Beyond all formal celebratory arrangements, the children of Dasiar Chhara, Kurigram welcomed their newly earned independence yesterday in a unique way. They lit lamps and arranged them to illuminate the word “Swadhinota” that means independence.
The children of the new Bangladesh land known as Dasiar Chhara were very much cheerful as they are going to be eligible for taking admission in schools in their own areas.
Sumaiya Akhtar Sumi, a student of class V, was admitted to the Atiabari No 2 Government Primary School in Kurigram hiding
her real identity as an exclave resident.
Sumi and all other children like her have to use bicycles or walk to attend the classes.
Now Sumi is very delighted that she will enjoy the same rights like her other classmates.
“My friends neglect me as I am a resident of an exclave,” she said. “Now I am happy as I am also a Bangladeshi just like my friends.”
Razia, a student of class IV at the same school, said it has been difficult for her
to go to the school every day due to the
distance.
She said that many of her friends do not study as there is no school in their village. Students of the land have to walk long distance every day to go to school on the land of Bangladesh.
“I am happy because we are going to get a new school in our own village,” said Razia.
