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Mayesha Islam Abanti's Art Exposes Healthcare Struggles

8/5/2025

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Young visual artist Mayesha Islam Abanti unveiled her poignant solo exhibition, "Abanto," at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhaka. Over four days, 25 evocative paintings and five installations captured her harrowing experiences with illness and medical negligence. Through her art, she not only found healing but also gave a voice to those suffering in Bangladesh's healthcare system.

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Young visual artist Mayesha Islam Abanti unveiled her poignant solo exhibition, "Abanto," at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhaka. Over four days, 25 evocative paintings and five installations captured her harrowing experiences with illness and medical negligence. Through her art, she not only found healing but also gave a voice to those suffering in Bangladesh's healthcare system.