Won in the war, lost in the battle for living
Dilip Kumar Dey
Eighty-year-old valiant freedom fighter Dilip Kumar Dey has been earning a living by performing popular Bangla songs like Eto sur ar eto gaan jodi konodin theme jai in markets, schools, colleges and bus stands for the last few decades.
Dilip, a resident of Uttar Baghutia village in Bangra union ofTangail s Kalihati upazila, receives allowance as a freedom fighter and lives in Bir Nibas provided by the government.
But there is nothing left after paying the installment of loan taken to meet the various needs of the family. By singing the songs, the elderly freedom fighter earns money to meet the basic needs.