Unexpected Tragedies during Eid
This year, at least 265 people were killed in 210 accidents on roads during Eid vacation. This is really shocking news for us. The number of road crashes and deaths on highways are increasing day by day. Our highways are safe no __more for long journey, especially during Eid and other holidays. Every year, scores of articles are published in newspapers on this issue but there is no sign of improvement. It seems that we are used to this type of news. Our government has failed to take necessary action. This is very embarrassing for common people. But this is also true that only the government is not responsible for this. We should take care of ourselves. We must be careful in choosing vehicles and should not encourage driver for risky overtaking because life is __more important than time.
Marshia Afrin
Mirpur, Dhaka
Leading a Life of Purpose
The article titled “Leading a Life of Purpose” dated September 9, 2016 revealed my heart's unspoken words. If you want to be successful in your life you must find out your purpose in life. Across the globe, hundreds of people are roaming around without setting up a purpose. That's why most of the people can't reach their expected destination. Proudly speaking, I was a delegate of the BYLC Youth Leadership Summit, 2016. I learnt from the summit how to connect with people from diversified background irrespective of sex, religion, caste and economic background. Secondly, it taught us how to collaborate with other in every sphere of life. As without collaboration the meaning of connection doesn't reflect any value. The final learning was from the summit is 'co-creation'. Being connected and having collaboration among each other, if we co-create, then we will be able to do something creative, something different and something better for the society in a speedy way. Finally, I would like to thank the BYLC authority for making the 'Leadership Summit' enjoyable and it made an opportunity for finding out our 'purpose in life'.
Arif Billah
University of Dhaka
The Need for Social Work
The article "The Need for Social Work" published on September 23, 2016 inspired me a lot. Poverty is the main cause of all hindrance for all development. If we want to mitigate poverty, we have to engage ourselves in social work. Otherwise it will not be possible for us to make a sustainable development in the country. It is found that social workers are playing an important role on bringing communities closer and changing their point of view and overall outlook about each other. In fact, the media needs to play a vital role in highlighting such kind of noble activities so that all could be inspired by seeing such kind of inspiring news and get engaged in social work. Our educational institutions should give more emphasis on social work. They can include some chapters or some practical community service based activities in their curricula. We should keep in mind that social work is not a very difficult, lengthy project rather it is a simple practice of helping each other that makes us responsible and dutiful.
Mridul Mitra
Jagannath University, Dhaka