The Man Who Defied the Odds: Abul Bajandar’s Fight Against a Life-Altering Condition

For years, Abul Bajandar, a 28-year-old father from Bangladesh, struggled with a mysterious condition that slowly transformed his life. What began as small, seemingly harmless moles on his hands and feet quickly developed into large, grotesque growths that would come to define his daily existence. These growths, which eventually became large, wart-like masses, not only caused him immense physical pain, but also made it nearly impossible for him to work or care for his family. As the condition worsened, Bajandar found himself begging on the streets, unable to afford treatment and desperate to find a solution.

Abul’s condition, which was later identified as epidermodysplasia verruciformis, also known as the “tree man disease,” is an extremely rare and debilitating disorder. It causes an abnormal growth of warts and lesions on the skin, resembling tree-like bark. This progressive condition can rapidly spread across the body, often leaving the individual with disfigured hands, feet, and face. In Bajandar’s case, the condition reached an alarming severity, with the wart-like growths covering his hands, making it impossible for him to perform basic tasks. His physical appearance became a source of shame and social stigma, further isolating him from society.

Despite his suffering, Bajandar never gave up hope. He desperately sought medical treatment from a variety of sources, including traditional remedies, but none provided lasting relief. It wasn’t until he visited a hospital in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, that his life began to change. There, a renowned surgeon, Dr. Samanta Lal Sen, diagnosed him with the rare condition and offered a glimmer of hope through an ambitious surgical procedure.

In 2016, Bajandar underwent his first groundbreaking surgery at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors successfully removed the majority of the wart-like growths from his hands. It was a complex and delicate operation, but Bajandar’s doctors were determined to help him regain some semblance of normalcy. Over the course of several surgeries, his doctors managed to remove the majority of the growths, allowing him to regain the use of his hands and significantly improving his quality of life.

For Bajandar, the surgery meant more than just physical relief. It symbolized a chance to live a normal life again — to raise his daughter, to work, and to be the father he always dreamed of being. “I want to be able to play with my daughter and do the things a normal father does,” he said with a tearful smile after his surgery.

However, despite the positive results, Bajandar’s battle is far from over. The condition is known to be recurring, and Bajandar must continue to undergo regular treatment and monitoring to prevent further growths from developing. But his story serves as an inspiring reminder of resilience, hope, and the incredible power of modern medicine.

Today, Bajandar has become a symbol of hope for those living with rare and life-threatening conditions, showing that even in the face of overwhelming adversity, there is always a chance for recovery. His doctors and family remain committed to his recovery, and Bajandar remains determined to regain the life he once dreamed of.

While the surgeries have not completely rid him of his condition, Abul Bajandar’s journey represents a triumph of medical innovation, determination, and the love of a father who refuses to give up on his dreams of a better life for his family.

Abul Bajandar: A reminder that, with hope, even the most impossible challenges can be overcome.