Physical limitations could not stop Litun Jira of Jashore’s Manirampur upazila from pursuing studies. The girl, born without limbs, wrote with her mouth and cleared this year’s Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination with flying colours.

Muktamoni was a normal girl with a dream of becoming a teacher. But an accident two years ago that cost her hands had threatened to derail her life. The girl fought back with her leg, demonstrating how indomitable human spirit can rise braving all odds.