Jahanara returns to Thakurgaon with her son from Punjab after 40 years

 Published: 04 May 2026 : The return of a woman who suddenly disappeared almost four decades ago is as good as the story of a movie. After a long 40 years, Mosha Jahanara has returned to her birthplace of Shahapara village in Thakurgaon with her son from Punjab, India. An emotional atmosphere has been created in the entire area surrounding her return.

Jahanara burst into tears as soon as she stepped foot in Shahapara village of Salandar union in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila on Sunday (May 3) morning. She hugged her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces and relatives one by one. The four-decade long separation seemed to melt away in an instant in tearful love. That moment was filled with joy, pain and surprise.

According to family sources, Jahanara is the daughter of the late Tamiz Uddin. She mysteriously disappeared as a child. After a long search, the family finally assumed that she was no longer alive.

Jahanara reached Thakurgaon late on Saturday night with her son. Her son is Manjidar Singh (30). First, she stayed at her sister's house in Pirbari village of Jagannathpur union. Later, on Sunday morning around 10 am, she went to her village Shahapara.

Hundreds of people flocked to the village from early morning to see Jahanara. Some gathered to catch a glimpse, some to talk, and some to listen to stories of old memories. The entire village seemed to turn into a human gathering.

Jahanara's brother said in a tearful voice, "About 40 years ago, a nephew named Fakhdul from the next door tricked my sister into selling her. We couldn't understand anything at the time. We searched a lot, but couldn't find anything. Today, it seems like God himself has returned her to us." Another brother said, "I still haven't forgotten that face from my childhood. Even after all these years, I recognized it in an instant. It feels like time has stopped."

Niece Sumaiya Akhter said, "I have heard stories about my aunt since childhood. I never thought I would see her in the future. Today, hugging her, I feel like I have regained a part of my lost life."

Neighbor Abdul Karim said, "Today the whole village is celebrating. But even amidst this joy, there is a sadness—it's hard to think that a person has been separated from his family for so many years."

Family members said that Jahanara started a new life in India. She got married in the Tangtara area of ​​Punjab and is now the mother of four children. Although her family is now in India, she has returned to her birthplace to put down roots.

"I never thought I would be able to return to this house again," Jahanara said in an emotional voice. "My childhood, my family—everything is before my eyes today."

Her son Manjidar Singh said, "I have always heard stories about the village from my mother. Today, I am very emotional when I visit that place."

Family sources said he will leave for Dhaka on Monday afternoon. From there, he will return to India. Relatives broke down in tears again as the news of his departure came up.

According to an elderly resident of the village, such a scene is rarely seen in life. Today there is joy, but also the pain of farewell.