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CSB News USA · 11:02 AM

Bangladeshi-American Kamrun Nahar Kanta Rebuilds Her Career in America After Leaving Work to Raise Her Two Special-Needs Sons.

For many women, family responsibilities can require them to step away from their professional careers. Raising children, caring for family members and dealing with special circumstances can sometimes make continuing a traditional career difficult. For Bangladeshi-American Kamrun Nahar Kanta, however, stepping away from work did not mean giving up on her professional aspirations. Born in Dhaka in 1977, Kanta currently lives in Framingham, Massachusetts. She began her professional career in Bangladesh as an accounts officer before moving abroad after her marriage. In 2005, Kanta moved to Kuwait with her husband. The couple later became parents to two sons with special needs. Because her children required additional care and regular support, she made the decision to leave her job and focus on raising them. For nearly eight years, much of her life was centered around her children and family responsibilities. The period brought significant challenges, but it also motivated her to learn more about the needs of children with disabilities and learning difficulties. Rather than remaining disconnected from professional development, Kanta…

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