Separated Conjoined Twins Moni and Mukta Celebrate 18th Birthday
Once born joined at the abdomen, Bangladeshi twins Moni and Mukta mark their milestone 18th birthday on August 22, 2026. Having successfully undergone a historic separation surgery in 2010, the sisters recently passed their SSC examinations.
In the rural setting of Palpara village, located within Shotogram union in Birganj, Dinajpur, Bangladesh, a family is marking a truly remarkable milestone. On August 22, 2026, conjoined twins-turned-separated individuals Moni and Mukta are officially celebrating their 18th birthday. The joyous occasion brings a profound sense of relief and celebration to their household, highlighting a remarkable journey that began nearly two decades ago under complex medical circumstances.
The story of these two young women began on August 22, 2009, when they were born conjoined at the abdomen at Lamp Hospital in Parbatipur. Their initial entrance into the world presented immediate medical challenges, requiring specialized intervention to give them a chance at independent lives. Their parents, Joyprokash Pal and Krishna Rani Pal, along with family member Sajal Pal, navigated the immense anxieties surrounding the dangerous condition of their newborn daughters during those critical early months.
A turning point in the twins' lives came less than a year after their birth, on February 8, 2010. Medical professionals successfully separated Moni and Mukta during a complex surgical procedure performed at Dhaka Shishu Hospital. The delicate operation was led by renowned paediatric specialist Dr. A. R. Khan, whose expertise and medical intervention successfully granted the sisters separate, individual lives.
Reflecting on the milestone 18th birthday, their father Joyprokash Pal shared his deep gratitude regarding the journey and health of his daughters. "সৃষ্টিকর্তার অশেষ কৃপায় ও ডাক্তারদের অক্লান্ত প্রচেষ্টায় তারা আজ সুস্থভাবে বেড়ে উঠছে। এই দিনটি আমাদের পরিবারের জন্য অমূল্য। তারা এবার এসএসসি পাস করেছে," he stated, emphasizing the invaluable nature of the day and their recent academic achievement.
Alongside celebrating their adulthood, Moni and Mukta have reached another significant milestone in their personal lives this year. Having dedicated themselves to their education, the sisters successfully passed their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations from the humanities department, proving their resilience and capability as they step forward into their futures.
