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From extreme poverty to judge: Kajal Pare creates history
Published : Friday, 2 October, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Observer Correspondent
Kajal Pare from Chapainawabganj’s Gomastapur has made history by securing a recommendation for the post of Civil Judge in the 18th Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) examination despite growing up in extreme poverty.
His achievement has ended a 22-year drought in Madhaipur village under Parbatipur union. The village previously had no government employee, making Kajal its very first government officer.
Kajal is the only son of landless farmer Naresh Pare and Panchami Jeri from the marginalized Turi ethnic minority. Poverty forced his three sisters to drop out before completing primary school, leading to early marriages. Kajal often had to attend school on an empty stomach.
He completed his primary and higher secondary education from Madhaipur Government Primary School, Mission School, Enayetpur High School, and Rohanpur Yusuf Ali College. Later, he secured admission in the Department of Law at Rajshahi University.
His father worked as a daily laborer under government food-for-work programs and sold cattle to pay for Kajal's education. Kajal also provided private tuition on campus to manage his own living expenses.
His mother Panchami Jeri expressed immense relief and gratitude as villagers gathered to celebrate his success. His sister Swapna Pare recalled how the family sold their cow to fund his studies during critical times.
His father Naresh Pare shared his joy, stating he wishes his son serves the people and the nation faithfully. Retired primary school teacher and freedom fighter Sajjad Ali also lauded Kajal’s dedication and wished him success.
Kajal stated that his success belongs to his entire community and village. He hopes his appointment will inspire marginalized ethnic communities across the nation.
-MSR/SA
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