Hailing from Shitakundo, Chittagong, Rashid suffered from polio during his early childhood and partially lost his mobility. "I never realised that one day I would become what I am today. A little help and patience can take someone long way forward," he said.

Today at the age of 24, Harun is a successful dairy farmer with special training in poultry farming. Father of a bright young boy, his physical impairment did not impair his strong spirit.

Akhi Moni in Lalmonirhat is a student of class two and loves all the English rhymes in her textbook. She is suffering from Cerebral Palsy and unable to use both her hand muscles.

This physical shortcoming however did not stop her from enjoying life and going to school with other children in her village. She got accustomed to use her feet for every purpose and she can even write and draw beautiful pictures.

"I want to be someone -- just like you when I grow up," she said.

Nasima Akter from Kamarkhanda, Sirajganj, another spirited young woman in her twenties, helps her brother in their family handloom despite having visual impairment.

"One day I want to buy handlooms and start a factory of my own," said Nasima.

Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is organising a 12-day photography exhibition at Shilpangon gallery showcasing the incredible abilities of persons with disability.

The show features 50 photographs of 14 persons with disabilities from all around the country highlighting their achievements.

The exhibition also marks the 127th birth anniversary of Helen Adams Keller, the renowned deaf-blind American author and disability activist.

The photographs display lively interaction of the 14 persons with their surroundings. It depicts that people with disabilities can also attain extraordinary goals when given proper care, assistance and opportunity.

The persons featured in the exhibition, including Harun, Akhi, Nasima and their family members, were present during the opening ceremony on 27 June. They were given special awards for their achievements.

Shumon Ahmed, a student at South Asian Institute of Photography Pathshala in Dhaka, has voluntarily contributed the photographs to CDD.

"People with disabilities are considered burdens in our society, even by their families. I wanted to portray a positive image of these people," said Ahmed.

"Their incorporation in this society will be easier if a positive image can be depicted to the society that they can also achieve," Ahmed added.

The exhibition is open to public from 12:00 noon to 8:00pm Sunday thru Friday and will conclude on July 7.