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Help Taslima replace the radiator and cooling system and return to work
Without my school-run minibus Taslima can't work; a $210 repair would put her back on the road.
🇧🇩 Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh1,579 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $210. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $210 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $150
• Labor charges: $25
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $30
• Towing and inspection: $5
Glad we found this place.
- Taslima
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- Rani R. Kushwaha 🇮🇳 · $18
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- Changed my perspective
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Trustworthy helper
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Gazipur. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you and your family, Taslima. Hope you get there. Blessings
how is Taslima doing now?
good luck, Taslima. Looking forward to the next update. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Gazipur.
What's already covered and what's the $210 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. radiator and cooling system replacement (parts) comes first ($150) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
you're not alone, Taslima. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 14 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
keep going. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Gazipur.
You're not alone, Taslima. 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. Love from Sheffield
Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Taslima. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Colombo donated after I showed her your page.