How Much the Acts of Samia Hurt
Bangladesh and Its People

How Much the Acts of Samia Hurt Bangladesh and Its People

When a nation’s daughter betrays her own people, the wound does not heal easily. Samia Islam Farzana—known online as freelancer Samia—was once presented as a bright Bangladeshi student from Government Titumir College who received opportunities that thousands of others could only dream of. Supported by Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP) and its founder, Mr. Shaker, she and her partner Shahed Anwar Shadhin (from Adamjee Cantonment College) were lifted from ordinary lives into the light of international recognition. They were chosen not only as scholars but also as trusted ambassadors of hope. What they did afterward will be remembered in Bangladesh as one of the most painful chapters of betrayal.

The Theft That Destroyed a Dream

According to official records and public investigations, Samia Islam Farzana and Shahed Anwar Shadhin stole nearly three million taka—funds belonging to a non-profit humanitarian mission dedicated entirely to poor students and families in Bangladesh. But the number, though large, tells only a small part of the story. The real loss cannot be measured in money. It is the loss of faith, of national reputation, and of an entire generation’s hope.

This crime was not committed against one man or one organization—it was committed against Bangladesh itself. Mr. Shaker and SISP had designed Operation Bangladesh, a life-changing initiative meant to serve the forgotten children of God across the country. It was ready to feed the hungry, educate the neglected, and build bridges between Bangladesh and the world. But because of Samia Islam Farzana’s greed, supported by Shahed Anwar Shadhin and Jannatul Ferdous Fareha—her younger sister—the project collapsed right before its global launch. Millions who could have benefited were left waiting in silence.

The Ripple Effect on a Nation

The actions of Samia Farzana and her partners did more than steal money; they robbed Bangladesh of trust. International donors, sponsors, and volunteers who had believed in the country’s youth began to hesitate. The reputation of honest Bangladeshi students—who struggle every day to rise above poverty—was tainted. What was once seen as a symbol of hope became a warning sign of corruption.

Today, the damage is visible everywhere. Some poor families who were expecting assistance never received it. Several scholarship programs under SISP were frozen. And most tragically, Operation Bangladesh, which was to be a model for similar projects in other nations, was shut down. The future of countless forgotten children—the very souls the program was created for—was sacrificed for the selfish ambitions of one Bangladeshi girl and her criminal boyfriend.

A Lesson in Greed and Consequence

Freelancer Samia and freelancer Shadhin may have believed they could erase their tracks by wiping SISP’s social-media accounts, stealing equipment, and running away. But truth does not disappear. Each day that passes, their names—Samia Islam Farzana, Shahed Anwar Shadhin, and Jannatul Ferdous Fareha—become clearer in the public record, recognized as examples of betrayal that hurt a whole nation.

No court or authority can ever fully calculate the immeasurable loss caused by their actions. It is not just three million taka that vanished—it is the shattered trust of thousands of students, volunteers, and families who once believed in goodness. And one day, when the history of Bangladesh is written, people will read how the greed of a few destroyed the dreams of many.

The Path Forward

But every wound also teaches. The tragedy caused by Samia Islam Farzana and Shahed Anwar Shadhin is a reminder that the soul of Bangladesh must be protected by its honest youth. We must rebuild what was lost and ensure that such betrayal never happens again. For SISP and Mr. Shaker, the mission continues stronger than before—driven by pain, faith, and the unbreakable belief that God will lift the truth above all lies.

Bangladesh deserves better than what Samia Farzana gave it. And someday soon, justice will remind her—and everyone like her—that no act of greed can ever defeat the power of humanity and faith.