Let humans have compassion for all living beings

Since ancient times, humans have survived by coexisting with all living beings and nature. Without compassion for other creatures, humanity itself will not survive on this planet. Under the powerful grip of capitalism, humans are destroying all forms of life and nature—ultimately paving the way for their own destruction. Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer said that the truest test of a person's morality lies in how much care they show for other living beings. If we could show compassion to other creatures, we would likely be more caring toward ourselves as well. Love, empathy, and kindness must not remain confined only to our own family, community, nation, or race—they must expand to all realms of life. Only then can humans truly achieve humanity.

Recently, two teenagers from Badalgachhi upazila in Joypurhat set a remarkable example of compassion. Sabbir Hossain and Golam Rabbani went out one late afternoon to check their paddy field. There, they noticed a large eagle lying injured in the middle of the field. Alarmed by human presence, the bird glared at them in fear. Though initially frightened, the boys gathered courage and approached it. The eagle was writhing in pain, clearly injured. When they gently moved it to the edge of the field, they saw that both of its wings were bloodied and deeply wounded. Realizing the bird needed urgent help, they carried it for four kilometers to the Livestock Office in Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat. There, the eagle received medical treatment from the livestock officer.

News reports revealed that the eagle had been shot in both wings, according to Manjurul Hasan, the Upazila Livestock Sub-Assistant Officer today, Monday (April 13). The compassion shown by the two teenagers toward the injured bird has drawn widespread praise from the local community. According to the Upazila Livestock Office and local sources, on Friday evening the two boys rescued the wounded eagle and took it to the Livestock Office for treatment. Many curious people gathered to catch a glimpse of the majestic bird. After receiving treatment, Mosharraf Hossain, a resident of the Old Market area in the municipal town, expressed interest in taking care of the eagle. The bird was then handed over to him for further care and recovery.

Sadly, despite all efforts, the eagle could not be saved. The bird died last Saturday even after receiving the necessary treatment. The Upazila Livestock Officer stated that the bullet wounds were too deep. The two teenagers, Sabbir Hossain and Golam Rabbani, were heartbroken by the eagle's death. They said those responsible for shooting the bird should be brought to justice.

We hope the perpetrators are quickly identified and brought to justice. Those who commit such crimes should not be spared under any circumstances. Although Bangladesh has a Wildlife Conservation and Security Act, it is often not properly enforced—ensuring its effective implementation is essential.

On behalf of Views Bangladesh, we extend heartfelt love to Sabbir Hossain and Golam Rabbani. Their compassion for a living being will surely inspire many others. Let our empathy for all creatures remain constant—for when people care for all life, they also become more caring toward one another.