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Start-up fund for Imran: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
Imran lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $400 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
🇧🇩 1707, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh1,883 views
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Gazipur. In May, a long illness and repossession took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $195
• Initial stock: ingredients: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $80
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Imran
Update from Gazipur: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($26). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gazipur
Thank you. If you're in Gazipur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Good luck, Imran. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from London.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bogra.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Imran
I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Gazipur. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.