Editorial
Bravo, you did us proud!
A potential asset for future
LATELY the youth of Bangladesh has set some examples which are not only inspiring but brave and ideal to follow for the rest of us.
Fifteen year old, Rashedul Islam Nayeem, made such a mark during cyclone Mahasen by saving 38 people in Galachipa Upazila where he lives.
During the morning when cyclone Mahasen hit Galachipa, without thinking about his own safety Nayeem went around his village and took children and women to the cyclone shelter. He followed his natural instinct which was nurtured by the good teachings he received at school and home.
A month ago, we saw the dedicated volunteer work of many other youth as the disaster happened in Rana plaza. There too, many offered their selfless services to help victims against stunning odds on humanitarian considerations.
While our country struggles and looks towards our future we should rejoice in the potential power of our youth.
They have seen many changes, political upheavals, natural disasters, and the strengthening of Bangladesh's position post liberation. But through these changes perhaps they have also learned to hold on to the basic goodness of humanity, to stand strong and have compassion and act on emergency situations. It may sound story-bookish but the recent tales of bravery of our youth do make us feel proud. We look towards this new light which our youth is bringing to our land, we hope they will help us learn again the meaning of being there for humanity without any boundaries and limitations.
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