Asia Begum, a 50-year-old woman from a village in Bangladesh, symbolizes resilience. Each day, she rises before dawn to work at a local chili pepper mill, toiling up to 12 hours for less than $1 (Taka 110). The pandemic closed factories, leaving her struggling to survive, but with the lockdown lifted, she returned to work with renewed determination, laboring seven days a week, hoping for better days.
Despite her meager earnings, Asia carries herself like a queen, her head held high and heart full of dreams. Each chili pepper she processes is a testament to her strength and commitment to her family. In a world of challenges, Asia embodies courage and hope, inspiring others to find strength in their struggles. She is the Red Queen of her life, ruling with grace and determination.
