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Keep a roof over Bithi's head in Gazipur
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Bithi needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Gazipur.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, Bithi fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $400.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Bithi has started working two part-time jobs, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $270
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $80
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Sabbir
Update from Gazipur: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 71% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 63% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.
We're at 21% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Hope it all works out, Sabbir. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Ikeja.
Wishing you the best, Sabbir. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Gazipur.