Lalmonirhat, March 8 -- Amid the rhythmic clatter of train wheels on steel tracks, Farida Akter confidently takes the helm, steering the locomotive with firm determination.

Farida, the lone female locomotive master (LM) in Lalmonirhat Railway zone, has defied societal norms to carve out a career in a field traditionally dominated by men.

A mother of four, she seamlessly balances the demands of her profession with her responsibilities at home, proving that determination knows no gender boundaries.

Even with a 10-month-old daughter at home, she remains dedicated to her duty, earning the admiration of railway authorities and colleagues alike.

Farida resides in a government quarter at Lalmonirhat Railway Station with her husband, Tutul, a...