United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday likened children to the strong pillars of a house, saying Bangladesh’s foundation will become stronger in the competitive world if every child is given the opportunity to develop their abilities properly. “Children are the pillars of their families. When children are given the right environment and opportunities to grow and flourish, families also become stronger,” he said while addressing a programme marking Children’s Rights Day, 2026 and the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy on the academy premises in the capital. In the same way, Tarique Rahman said, “If we can ensure opportunities for every child across Bangladesh to develop their full potential, the foundation of our country will become much stronger, enabling Bangladesh to emerge as a strong country in the competitive world.” He said the government wants to develop children in a way that strengthens their future, as the strength of today’s children will determine the strength of the nation’s future. “We want to develop our children in a way that makes their future strong. A strong future for today’s children means a strong future for the nation. And a strong future for the nation means we will be able to build a strong and powerful Bangladesh,” the Prime Minister said. He urged children to develop themselves not only through education but also through sports, Quran recitation, music and other cultural activities. “You have to become good human beings,” he said, urging children to properly develop the qualities and talents within them. Tarique Rahman also called on children to be kind to all living beings and caring towards nature and the environment. “People should show kindness not only to other people but also to nature and all of its creations.” He urged children to care for trees around their homes and schools and to be kind to birds and animals, describing them as national assets. The Prime Minister said people should understand that their own survival depends on nature and that they must help protect it. “If we are kind to nature, it will also be kind to us,” he said, urging people to live in harmony with the natural environment. Tarique Rahman said environmental pollution ultimately harms children and future generations. “If I, as a child today, am harmed, that means millions of children in Bangladesh are harmed,” he said. He said his government wants to build a humane Bangladesh and expressed hope that the younger generation will develop the compassion that, in his view, previous generations could not fully cultivate. The Prime Minister also urged parents and guardians to instil in children a sense of responsibility towards nature and living beings.