Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said the goal of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) is to bring smiles to people’s faces, stressing that the willingness to do good matters more than wealth or resources in serving humanity.
“Let our goal be to bring a smile to at least one person’s face for as long as we remain healthy and strong,” he said while speaking at a programme at the Shaheed Abu Sayed International Convention Centre in Shahbagh, marking the 27th founding anniversary of the ZRF.
Tarique Rahman, also the foundation's president, said the most important thing about doing good is the willingness to act.
He also said the desire to do good matters more than wealth or resources, noting that even a small contribution from those with means can bring relief and happiness to people, society, animals, and nature.
“Sometimes money is not the main issue, and neither is one's capacity. The most important thing in doing good work is the willingness to do it,” the Prime Minister said.
He expressed confidence that every member of the ZRF has the strong desire to make at least one person happy through their efforts.
Explaining the foundation’s motto, “One initiative, one effort”, Tarique Rahman said collective efforts can bring prosperity and self-reliance to the country.
“We wanted to do something for people, and we have done it. If we remain united and work together, our initiatives and efforts can bring prosperity and make the country self-reliant. This is entirely possible,” he said.
The Prime Minister said everyone should work for the country from their respective positions, particularly at the present juncture.
He said willingness is the greatest strength, noting that many wealthy people use their resources only for their own interests. “Even if they devote a small portion of their wealth to society, people and nature, they can bring peace and relief to many,” he added.
