Boy, 5, born in Australia is facing deportation because of mild disability

A five-year-old boy who was born in Australia faces deportation from the country because of a mild disability in his hand.

Adyan bin Hasan is being sent back to Bangladesh with his parents because officials fear the cost of his care would be a burden for Australian taxpayers.

The child’s condition is thought to be the result of mild cerebral palsy following a stroke as a child.

His married parents Dr Mahedi Hasan Bhuiyan and Dr Rebaka Sultana have been living together in Australia since the year of his birth.

Dr Mahedi has a PhD in engineering and Dr Rebaka is a doctor and they believe their skills would contribute significantly to Australian society.

But the couple were turned down for permanent residency three years ago because of Adyan’s disability.

Their application was again rejected this year after a medical assessment concluded Adyan would need ‘community services and special support at school’.

Dr Mahedi said: ‘I do not have any idea why a kid having little weakness in his left hand will need special education.

‘As far as I can understand, special education is required for those who are unable to attend in the mainstream schools.’

They insist their son plays football and cricket, uses a computer tablet and can complete everyday tasks.

A separate medical assessment said Adyan is independently mobile and only requires a support rail to navigate steps and uneven surfaces, according to the Guardian Australia.

While continuing to appeal, the family are on a visa which is being renewed every three months.

Dr Mahedi fears their son would face severe social discrimination if he returned to Bangladesh.

He told ABC: ‘No one would want to socialise with him.

‘They think that if the other child meets with him it will be contagious.’

A Home Affairs Department spokesperson said it would not comment on individual cases, but told ABC all visa applicants and accompanying family members undergo medicals to see whether ongoing care would result in ‘significant costs to the Australian community’.

The family are now pinning their hopes on Immigration Minister David Coleman intervening and overturning the decision.