Morshed, a member of the national wheelchair cricket team, has recently been provided with an artificial leg by the BRAC Limb and Brace Centre and BRAC Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has assisted in this, said a press release.
The artificial leg was attached to Morshed’s body on June 13 this year. After some routine exercise, Morshed has returned to his home. Born in ’96, the youngster now runs regularly during his cricket practice.
The release said, Morshed Alam is the son of Altaf Hossain of Boalkhali Upazila in Chattogram. Morshed used to face difficulties after barely moving from his house to the playground. His family was unable to get proper treatment for him due to financial constraints.
Learning about Morshed, BRAC Bank came forward to support his indomitable dream. Free prosthetic leg were implanted in his body under the supervision of BRAC Limb and Brace Centre, the release said.
