If you believe in yourself enough, anything is possible

Struggles, heartache, and Finally Success - the Unusual Path of a Rising Bangladesh Star Mohima Dev Thrayee has always had a special passion for music. When she was just 4 years old her elder brother taught her how to play the harmonium, a musical instrument popular in Bangladesh. Ever since that day Thrayee dreamed of pursuing higher studies in music and becoming a professional musician.

However, this dream would become a big test for the whole family. Thrayee's father was facing financial struggles, making it almost impossible for him to pay tuition fees for both school and the music academy at the same time.

Being financially unstable, Thrayee's father faced criticism from his friends and distant relatives, who were constantly saying that it was generally a bad idea to think of sending Mohima to a music academy when money was so tight. But he wasnt ready to give up so easily.

There is an old stereotype in our society that people of certain professions are guaranteed to have a better life. Some parents strongly encourage their kids to graduate in medicine or engineering. Being a musician - and some other job - are sometimes seen as less prestigious from the traditional point of view', - Thrayee explains.

But Thrayee's father gritted his teeth to keep his children learning and did everything he could to talk to the music academy and make Mohima's dream a reality. Much to the surprise of the whole family, the academy was delighted with the girls abilities and ended up offering a large discount on her tuition.

Mohima's dream began to come true, but her way to the top wasn't easy. In 2009, Thrayee house was broken into. Thieves looted money, valuable assets, and ornaments. They also destroyed musical instruments - tabla and harmonium - which both Mohima and her brother played. Thrayee's family was heartbroken.

However, once again the family united to help each other overcome this new challenge.

My uncle repaired the harmonium that we used together with my brother. It never sounded quite the same, but we could still continue our classes', Thrayee says.

Her character was as strong as was her desire to study music and the lessons didn't stop. She continued to diligently practice, devoting all her free time to improving. And whilst she always hoped that she would succeed in becoming a first-class musician, she couldnt imagine what awaited her.

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