Photojournalism: Circus: Growing up in the Bangladesh Circus: CIRCUS_ALLISONJOYCE__06-copy

Baby Akhter Sultang applies makeup as her 3 year old son, Shobujh, lays on their bed at the Olympic Circus. Baby, who doesn't know her age, grew up in the circus without ever having the chance to attend school. She has been performing for 6 years, does not enjoy performing but says she stays because she needs the money.

Baby Akhter Sultang applies makeup as her 3 year old son, Shobujh, lays on their bed at the Olympic Circus. Baby, who doesn't know her age, grew up in the circus without ever having the chance to attend school. She has been performing for 6 years, does not enjoy performing but says she stays because she needs the money.