It's not a myth
A teacher, teaching in a remote area, passionate for imparting education amongst his students and working hard to earn his own livelihood is about to become a myth of the ancient age. But it is not a myth yet. Thanks to the reporter of The Daily Star who took initiative to reveal the irony of fate of a nation builder in Nilphamary district.
Mr. Ranjit, a graduate, started his teaching career in English at a local madrasa with no pay. He tried to do some private tuition but all his efforts went in vain since students in his locality were impoverished. He took up the task of a day labourer since he had no land. According to his colleagues, he worked before and after his classes.
I wish we had several others like him in our country! This is the condition of teachers living in the remote areas. They are impoverished, underpaid and even unpaid, but still they are unwilling to give up their passion for education.
I urge the government to pay a respectable salary to these dedicated nation builders. We salute Mr. Ranjit.
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