Pregnant Hasi Akhter (21) was going to Dhaka from Shibchar in Madaripur. He was waiting for a bus with his relatives when he came in front of the toll plaza on the Jajira side to cross the Padma Bridge on Monday. When he started laughing, his relatives took him to the Padma Bridge South Police Station next to the toll plaza. However, Hasi gave birth on the road between the police station and the fire service building.
The news of the birth of the child brought joy to the family and the people around the toll plaza. The incident took place around 11:30 am on Monday. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Padma Bridge South Police Station Sheikh Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman delivered the mother and newborn to Bisharsi village in Shibchar Upazila in the afternoon. The newborn and the mother are reported to be healthy.
Hasi Akter is the wife of Ali Hasan of Bisharsi village in Shibchar upazila. Ali Hasan and Hasi Akhter are both Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officers. They are currently working in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. Hasi came to the village on maternity leave a few days ago as she was pregnant. When her labor started yesterday, she was first taken to a local clinic. However, the doctors of that clinic advised to take him to Dhaka. Later, his relatives brought him in a van from the clinic in front of the toll plaza on the Jajira side of the Padma Bridge.
They got out of the van and waited for the Dhaka-bound bus. When Hasir Akhter’s labor pains increased at that time, the people took him to the Padma Bridge South Police Station next to the toll plaza. However, Hasi gave birth on the road between the police station and the fire service building.
Upon receiving the news, the female police personnel of Padma Bridge South Police Station rescued Hasi and the newborn and took them to the police station building. Later they were served there. When they recovered, OC Sheikh Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman took the mother and the newborn home in the afternoon.
Hashi Akter’s brother Sakhawat Hossain told Prothom Alo, ‘Hasi was being taken to Peelkhana BGB Hospital in Dhaka. But I couldn’t find any cars around. No ambulance was found in the village. So I came in front of the toll plaza by van. From there I wanted to take a bus to Dhaka across the Padma Bridge. But the child was born on the road next to the toll plaza. Many dangers could happen. But by the grace of God, there was no problem. ‘
“A mother will only understand the pain of childbirth,” Akhtar told Prothom Alo on her mobile phone. I was throbbing with pain. I didn’t notice what was happening where. With the help of relatives and local people, my child has seen the light of day in a healthy way. I am very happy that my child is healthy. My child took his first breath at the end of the Padma Bridge. My child will be a witness to history. ‘
Hasi Akhter expressed his gratitude to the local people for their help in childbirth. He also thanked the police for taking him home safely.
OC Mostafizur Rahman told Prothom Alo, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was going to Tungipara in Gopalganj after crossing the Padma Bridge at around 10:15 am. Everyone was busy with the Prime Minister’s journey since morning. Shortly after the Prime Minister left, when the traffic was normal, a woman gave birth to a child. I quickly rescued him and arranged for his treatment. The newborn and his mother will witness history. Throughout the day, the locals have come to the police station to see the newborn, rejoicing. ‘
Source: ProthomAlo
