He felt a cold of excitement. This was the place where he had always dreamt of going and today he was finally visiting the country which was Bangladesh. He landed on the capital, Dhaka and took refuge on a hotel named Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. On his way to the hotel, he took delight in seeing the scenic beauty of the lush, green country through the window of his cab. Since Johnson was a tourist who was visiting Bangladesh for the first time from the US he was given a special kind of treatment by all.
No one was harsh or rude to him. Even though some people were a bit rowdy, he managed to stay with them.
Twenty-seven years back in 2013, his father had visited Bangladesh and told him about the wonderful sights of the country. Now, after twenty-seven years in 2040, when he himself visited the country it appeared to be completely different than what he had heard from his father. As he went to the balcony, he could see flying cars, robot police, etc. People had time and money for leisure and many other
activities. The rivers were completely polluted and flying cars had caused an increase in pollutants in the air. He went to meet his grandfather who had been living in Bangladesh for the past 27 years, and asked him, ‘Have you ever seen the natural beauty of this green country?’ He answered, ‘I have been here for the past twenty-seven years, I have surely seen it. Your father has told you everything about the past and with that fruit of knowledge, go and seek the future.’ Johnson walked away speechlessly. Taking a deep breath inside he told his soul that it was time for future.
Putting all his mind and soul to work, he set off the next day to see the “Shahid Minar.” He took photos and went to see the “Jatiyo Jadu Ghor” and also visited many other places. Everything was modern at that time so all ancient buildings had gravity machines which could only be accessed by scanning a person’s mind. This process could easily find out thieves and the robot police and security guards were always on guard. In every important building strict security was maintained and anyone caught red-handed would be punished severely. Everything in the country was technologically advanced. The hospitals had doctors who had electronic devices which could catch any disease and teach them the cure. As a result people lived longer.No trees were allowed to be cut. Cutting trees and hunting animals were considered to be a crime. In fact, the police had made a rule which said anyone were to be found cutting trees or hunting animals would be punished severely.
In this way, they also conserved many natural resources and wildlife. Johnson made a video about all these things and named it ‘Technologically-Advanced Bangladesh.’ He also introduced in this video, the life of poor and rich people, about the beautiful mountains, seas, rivers, lakes, animals and many other things. He went to Khulna and Chittagong after Dhaka. He also went to Cox’s Bazar and Kuakata. He observed the sea beaches were all cleaned out and the creatures which belonged to them were all taken out and exhibited and sold in shops which were set up in the barren area where the sea belonged. All the sea animals were in cages and the people started making money out of them. Many people came to see them and paid money in return. However, this was soon banned due to some government issues. After visiting those places he went many other places for which the country was reknowned for. At last, after six months he went back to US. He took with himself great love and respect for Bangladesh. He also realized how nature had bestowed its beauty upon this country.
Sohana Nizam
S.F.X Greenherald International School
