# I want to be a doctor when I grow up so that I can help those in need, just like my doctors helped me when I needed it most: Kalpana

> 13-year-old Kalpana suffered years of brutal abuse after being hired at nine under false promises. Beaten, burned, and starved by her employer, Dinat Jahan Ador, she finally escaped with help. Rescued and treated for se…

Published: 2025-02-01 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Business Standard

13-year-old Kalpana endured years of brutal abuse before escaping with the help of a veterinarian and the police. Hired at just nine under false promises, she faced relentless physical torture from her employer, Dinat Jahan Ador, and her family. Isolated and deprived of basic needs, she was beaten, burned, and starved, while her parents remained unaware due to strict surveillance. Gathering the courage to seek help, she was rescued and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where she is being treated for severe injuries, including missing teeth and untreated wounds. Now on the path to recovery, she dreams of becoming a doctor to help others in need. Her abusers have been arrested, and she is preparing to return home, determined to create a better future.

Original reporting: https://www.tbsnews.net/features/panorama/bringing-back-kalpanas-smile-how-love-care-and-treatment-helped-13-year-old#d78sadcls780ckwtffqjiyloh8tnszu7o
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