A shining example

We are delighted to see that six youths who themselves were studying at different educational institutions in Chittagong, had the drive and determination to set up a school for underprivileged children, that has now grown into an incredible success. Their willingness and passion to help others is truly remarkable, and the fruits of their hard work can be seen quite clearly through the wonderful service that their school is providing to children whose parents couldn't have, otherwise, afforded to send them to school.

Today, the school provides free education to 120 children enrolled from nursery till class five where classes are conducted by students studying at renowned universities and colleges in Chittagong. The school provides students with study materials free of cost as well as quality food on special occasions. Students also get new clothes and shoes during Eid and Durga Puja from the school which also bears, on occasions, medical treatment costs of students and their parents.

While we are amazed by what this school, set up by the six young philanthropists, has managed to provide to its students with minimal resources, one must wonder, why government schools then, at times, are dilapidated and in miserable condition? Although the government deserves credit for its Underprivileged Children's Educational Programmes and others like it, we hope, in future, it will ensure that no government school is in substandard condition.

The example set by these six individuals is remarkable and should be emulated by others in our nation, especially those in the private sector. The government too can take much inspiration from it.