Gaibe Ora, Shunbe Prithibi: Hearing-impaired children redefine the power of music

Shono Bangladesh Hearing & Speech Clinic, an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with hearing and speech impairments, officially launched a special musical video entitled "Gaibe Ora, Shunbe Prithibi" (They Will Sing, and the World Will Listen) in the capital recently.

The video portrayed the real-life and inspiring journeys of children who had been born with hearing impairment as well as cochlear implant recipients, who, once unable to hear or speak, had embarked upon a new journey into the world of sound through modern medical intervention, cochlear implantation, and regular speech therapy, celebrating their courage, confidence, and remarkable achievements.

The event was honoured by the presence of distinguished guests, including Mr Mahfuz Anam, Editor & Publisher of The Daily Star; Mr Glen McGhee, Trustee Member of CRP (UK), on behalf of Dr Valerie Ann Taylor; Prof Dr Md Zakariya Sarker, Former Director of the National Institute of ENT & Hospital; Brigadier General Md Towfiq Hasan of BRAC Health Care; and Dr M Mainul Hafiz, Otolaryngologist. The speakers emphasised that with timely diagnosis, proper medical intervention, and consistent therapy, children with hearing impairment could grow into fully capable and self-reliant members of society, noting that such initiatives had played a vital role in raising public awareness about hearing and speech rehabilitation.

Mr Mohammad Saiful Islam, Managing Director of Shono Bangladesh Hearing & Speech Clinic, stated that the video was not merely a musical project but a message of hope for thousands of parents, demonstrating that with the right support at the right time, children with hearing impairment could sing, hear, and fulfil their dreams.