What happened to Sujon?

In November 2022, Sujon was working alongside another worker to transport a stack of metal bars. Sujon struggled with the load, but did his best to hold up. At this point, , an excruciating, sharp pain suddenly shot through his spine. Sujon’s employer dismissed his pain and declined to take him to the hospital, not acknowledging the severity of his condition. Instead, he was asked to continue working, further exacerbating his injuries and distress.

In February 2023, Sujon decided to visit the hospital as the pain persisted. He eventually received a diagnosis that would change his life dramatically. He was found to have sacralization of L5, a condition in which a vertebra in his lower back fused with his sacrum, and degenerative disc disease at L3/L4 and L4/L5. These conditions have left him in constant pain, making it difficult for him to continue working.

To add to his woes, Sujon’s employer failed to provide him with his medical certificate (MC) wages throughout his medical leave, compounding his financial distress.

How can you help?

Help alleviate Sujon’s distress and cover his living expenses ($550 x 5 months) while he focuses on recuperating and for MOM assessment to conclude. Funds raised will be transferred to the worker directly.

Find out more / Appeal from Sujon:

41-year-old Sujon is from Bangladesh. He took up several bank loans and paid hefty agent fees in hope of having better employment opportunities in Singapore. Sujon was earning approximately $900 a month and as the main breadwinner, he remits as much as he can to his family for their living and medical expenses, keeping around $300 for himself. 

Nearly a year has passed since the accident, leaving Sujon without a source of income. Throughout this time, he has endured both severe physical pain and the growing pressure to continue sending remittances to support his family, who depend on his contributions.

The possibility of not being able to return to the construction industry, which was his livelihood for more than 8 years, weighs heavily on Sujon’s mind. He is deeply distressed, fearing he would no longer be able to provide for his family of seven. Nevertheless, Sujon is determined to regain his health and return to a life where he can once again support his family by seeking regular treatment from an NGO.