Dhaka, April 1 -- While millions in Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with feasts, new clothes, and family gatherings the slum dwellers of Dhaka face a different reality.

In the charred remnants of the Mahakhali 'Saat Tola' slum, where a devastating fire recently razed homes and belongings, residents struggle to find even a semblance of festivity.

Many, like Sumi,36, a mother of two, are trapped in a cycle of poverty and Eid isjust another day of struggle for survival.

A Life of Unending Struggle

Sumi, who has spent her entire life in the slum, said, "My husband works hard, but his earnings barely cover our rent of Tk 5,000. I want to educate my daughters, but how? If I go to work, there's no one to protect them from the dangers here."...