Shamima Nasrin, a senior staff nurse at the National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital in Mohakhali, shared her 32-year journey in nursing, driven by a desire to serve humanity. She began her career at Bagerhat Sadar Hospital after completing her studies at Bagerhat Nursing Institute, inspired by her brother. Reflecting on her early days, she described the overwhelming number of patients and the pride she felt in helping them.

Nasrin recounted deeply emotional moments from her career, including being unable to see her father’s body after his death in 2016 because she was on night duty. She also recalled the death of a wounded student during the July movement, which left a lasting impact on her. Balancing professional and family responsibilities, she credited her husband’s support for helping her manage both.

She expressed frustration that nurses in Bangladesh are not properly valued, despite their frontline roles during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Nasrin urged policymakers to ensure fair recognition, risk allowances, and improved working conditions for nurses across the country.