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Abdullah Abu Sayeed

  • Educationist, writer and social reformer

Abdullah Abu Sayeed: Educationist, writer and social reformer
Wish to depart after contributing to humanity
Wish to depart after contributing to humanity

Wish to depart after contributing to humanity

The environment of my early childhood was quite the opposite. It was highly conducive to growing up with a healthy, vibrant mind. I was the eldest son in the family. My oldest sister—whom we referred to as "Boro Apa"—was eight years older than me. When she was five years old, my second sister was born. The entire family was eagerly awaiting a son, so the birth of two consecutive daughters left everyone very disappointed. The one most upset by this was my older sister herself. She was furious that her sibling was another sister instead of a brother. In her frustration, when my second sister was only about one and a half to two years old, she tried to suffocate her by stuffing a bicycle pump nozzle into her mouth and attempting to pump air into her.

In my childhood, I was very naughty and foolish
In my childhood, I was very naughty and foolish

In my childhood, I was very naughty and foolish

Occasionally, I narrate stories to my young students. Imagine, you borrowed 100 taka from your mother in some way, and you decided to treat yourself with your friends at a restaurant. The joy of indulging in this feast surely brings a sense of delight. However, imagine if something else happened when you stepped out of your house; imagine encountering a frail, malnourished person on the street and unconscious due to starvation. Looking at them, if a wave of empathy surged within you, suddenly, going to the restaurant with your friends and splurging on a meal might feel like a sinful act.