A traffic constable's kindness

A few days ago, I came across the news of traffic constable Md. Monir Hossain who rescued an eight-year-old boy from drowning in the Nimtala canal of Chittagong. As per the news report, a large number of people stood by as the boy was about to drown. Monir Hossain jumped into the stinky, filthy water and rescued the boy while risking his own life. We appreciate Monir Hossain for his great, altruistic effort to save the child's life.

We also urge the relevant government departments to arrange cautionary measures around canals, rivers, lakes and water bodies that are within their jurisdiction so that untoward incidents like this can be avoided.

Mohammad Rukanuddin
Assistant Professor of English
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology