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Don't let Farhana's family go through summer without water

Farhana is behind on water bills after August's medical emergency and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh647 views
Shirin Moumita Das
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Gazipur
The water account is 4 months behind. Farhana received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $100 is paid. She had never been late before August's medical emergency. Farhana called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which isn't available. The household includes an elderly mother, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Farhana is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Farhana's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Heating arrears: $55 • Reconnection and late fees: $15 • Down payment on a payment plan: $30 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Shirin
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Nitin E. Zaveri

    so sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Gazipur.

    • Alejandro B. MaldonadoQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Farhana.

      • Shirin Moumita DasOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is heating arrears, $55. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Feng Bo Liang

      So sorry you're going through this, Shirin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Bo-ra SeoPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Shirin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Kasarani.

        • Latoya Grant

          Good luck, Shirin. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Robert T. Coleman

            You're not alone, Shirin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best.

            • Liliana H. Quintero

              Sending love, Shirin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours

              • Deborah D. Jones

                Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Lethbridge.

                • Caroline Soto

                  Thinking of you, Shirin. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

                  • Như Thu Nguyen

                    Thanks for sharing this, Shirin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 15 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                    • Thabo B. Mazibuko

                      Take care. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 39 people at work.

                      • Funmilayo Kehinde Fashola

                        Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. After 25 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Thane.

                        • Wayne K. Cortez

                          shared it with a few friends. Love from Peshawar.

                          • Brenda A. Gibson

                            thanks for sharing this, Shirin. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Ankara.

                            • Jabu F. DlaminiPhoto verified

                              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 10 people at work. All the best

                              • Akash P. Bajpai

                                Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Lagos.

                                • Garima T. Chauhan

                                  Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Varanasi.

                                  • Fernanda Renata RodriguesAddress verified

                                    Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Austin

                                    • Emilio S. Ruiz

                                      wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

                                      • Wayne G. Petersen

                                        Thinking of you, Shirin. Your post was clear and honest.

                                        • Sofía C. Peña

                                          Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!

                                          • An Vũ Vuong

                                            wishing you the best, Shirin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Rome

                                            • Yun-seo Jin-ah HwangPhoto verified

                                              Good luck, Shirin. Gave what I could, wish it was more

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