Tanisha Begum, daughter of martyr Riton who was killed by police gunfire during the July uprising at Jatrabari, has been admitted to the children’s ward of Hatiya Upazila Health Complex in Noakhali with severe diarrhea. After admission, she had to stay for two days in the hospital corridor, and despite four days of treatment, her condition has not improved. The family has run out of money brought from home.

Her mother, Afsana Begum, said they have no funds left for medicine, and buying drugs means sacrificing food. She lamented that everyone is preoccupied with election activities and no one is checking on them. The attending physician, Dr. Biman Chandra Acharjee, confirmed that the child was admitted in a critical condition. Tanisha’s uncle, Jewel, said the family’s financial constraints prevent proper treatment, and no local assistance has been offered.

The family recalled government promises made to the families of July martyrs but said they have received nothing. Since Riton’s death, managing household expenses has become extremely difficult for them.