Let’s Rebuild Bangladesh -Abdus Salam

The first light of the new year does not arrive quietly. It arrives with questions, with courage, with restless hope beating inside young hearts. When 2026 knocks on the door of Bangladesh, it is not just another calendar page turning. It is a call—clear, bold, and unavoidablefor the young generation to step forward and shape the future they have imagined for so long.

Across villages, towns, and cities, young people dream of a Bangladesh that is beautiful, orderly, and free from discrimination. A country where no child is judged by their family’s wealth, no student is denied opportunity because of connections they do not have, and no citizen is silenced by fear. This generation dreams of unity—not as a slogan, but as a living reality. They imagine a land where rich and poor walk side by side, where people stand for one another in times of danger, and where criminals are seen as criminals—no matter how powerful they are, no matter how much money they carry.

These dreams are not born from fantasy. They are forged in struggle, sacrifice, and history—especially the unforgettable days of July 2024.

July 2024: When Youth Changed History
July 2024 will remain etched forever in the heart of Bangladesh and the wider subcontinent. What began as a demand for fairness in government jobs soon transformed into something far greater. It became a mass uprising—a people’s movement powered by students, youth, and ordinary citizens who refused to accept injustice as destiny.

The streets echoed with slogans of equality, dignity, and hope. Young voices rose, not with weapons, but with courage. It was a movement where students stood at the front, carrying banners instead of fear, ideals instead of hatred. The strict policies of the government met a wall of peaceful resistance. History turned a page when the army chose the people over power, leading to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina’s government without bloodshed.

The cost, however, was heavy. The nation witnessed incidents that were unprecedented—painful reminders of how fragile justice can be when power forgets humanity. Yet, out of that pain emerged a powerful truth: when youth unite with purpose, even the strongest walls can fall.

July 2024 was not just a protest. It was a lesson. A promise. A warning. It proved that the youth of Bangladesh are not silent spectators of history, they are its authors.

Education: Planting the Seeds of Humanity
Revolution alone does not build a nation. What shapes the future is what happens after the slogans fade and the streets grow quiet. The energy of youth must be guided, nurtured, and transformed into creativity, compassion, and responsibility.

That transformation begins in classrooms.

Schools, colleges, and universities must become more than places of exams and grades. They must be spaces where humanity, patience, generosity, compassion, love, and the joy of sacrifice are taught, not just in textbooks, but in daily life. Education should teach young people how to be good humans before successful professionals.

A society cannot survive on talent alone. It needs values. When young minds learn empathy, they grow into leaders who protect the weak. When they learn patience, they become problem-solvers instead of destroyers. When they learn love for humanity, they choose peace over violence and justice over revenge.

The revolution has already happened. Now comes the harder task: ensuring that this massive youth energy does not sink into the quicksand of jealousy, conflict, corruption, power hunger, and violence that have trapped generations before. The future must not repeat the mistakes of the past.

A New Year, A New Beginning
Every new year arrives carrying a suitcase full of hopes. Some are old dreams waiting for another chance. Some are new promises, fresh and fragile. As 2026 begins, Bangladesh stands at a crossroadsbetween what it was and what it can become.

The outgoing year leaves behind memories of achievement and failure, joy and grief. A year disappears into the womb of the universe, and another feather is added to the cycle of time. People everywhere welcome the future with the same wish: let the new year be better.

But this time, something is different.

Bangladesh enters the new year with a deeper awareness. The youth are no longer passive dreamers. They are planners, builders, guardians of democracy. They know that a new year does not magically change lifebut it creates the mindset to do so. It becomes a future action plan built around dreams.

Days turn into weeks, weeks into months. With each sunrise of the new year comes the possibility of doing something good. Of starting something meaningful. Of setting goals not just for personal success, but for collective progress.

When honesty guides action, when hard work replaces shortcuts, when talent is used for the common good—then not only the new year, but every day becomes new.

The Bangladesh of Young Dreams
The Bangladesh imagined by the young generation is not ruled by fear. There are no “Kishore gangs” roaming the streets, no lost teenagers choosing violence because society abandoned them. Instead, young people are busy innovating, discovering, and creating.

Children play freely in open fields. They read books not because they are forced to, but because curiosity pulls them in. They grow up in communities built on trust, where peace and happiness are shared values, not rare luxuries.

In this Bangladesh, dreams stretch beyond borders. From the moon to Mars, young minds dare to travel, not just physically, but intellectually. They invent technologies that serve humanity. They solve problems not for fame, but for impact. Bangladeshi youth become global leaders, known not just for intelligence, but for integrity.

Honesty becomes fashionable. Modesty becomes strength. Positive behavior towards humanity becomes the true measure of success.

And when injustice appears—because it always tries to—the youth do not remain silent. Their voices stay sharp. They rise against extortion, corruption, and oppression. Like July 2024, they are ready to bring another revolution if anyone dares to become an autocrat again.

This is a generation that understands democracy is not guaranteed—it must be protected. They keep the country democratic not through chaos, but through responsibility. Through awareness. Through unity.

Unity: The Strongest Tool of Development
Development is often measured in roads, bridges, and buildings. But the strongest tool of development is unity.

When people see each other as partners, not rivals, progress accelerates. When rich and poor walk together, social wounds heal. When citizens stand by one another in danger, fear loses its power.

The youth of Bangladesh dream of a society where money and power can no longer buy justice. Where no one “gets away” after committing injustice. Where accountability is not selective.

This dream requires courage—but also patience. It requires the discipline to reject hatred even when anger feels justified. It requires the wisdom to build institutions stronger than individuals.

The revolution taught the youth how to resist. The future will teach them how to rebuild.

The Responsibility of a Generation
Every generation inherits a country shaped by those before it. But once in a while, a generation gets the rare chance to redefine it completely.

This is that moment.

The youth of Bangladesh are standing at the edge of history, holding both responsibility and possibility in their hands. They have seen what happens when silence wins. They have experienced the power of unity. Now they must decide what kind of nation they will leave behind.

Will the sacrifices of July 2024 become just another chapter in textbooks? Or will they become the foundation of a new political culture, a new moral order?

The answer lies not in speeches, but in daily choices. In refusing corruption even when it is easy. In speaking the truth even when it is risky. In choosing collaboration over conflict. In protecting democracy not only during crises, but in ordinary times.

2026 and Beyond: Walking Together
As fireworks light up the sky and calendars reset, the youth of Bangladesh do not just celebrate, they prepare. They understand that hope without action fades quickly. So, they commit themselves to a long journey.

A journey where peace, prosperity, comfort, and dynamism are not temporary guests, but permanent residents. Where success is shared. Where potential is nurtured. Where expectations are met with effort.

May the days and months of this new year be filled with good deeds. May enthusiasm and dedication light the path forward. May every young person find a role to play—whether in science, art, education, technology, or community service.

The dream country will not be built by waiting. It will be built by coming together.

By holding hands across differences. By remembering the lessons of July 2024. By believing that a better Bangladesh is not only possible, it is necessary.

The story of Bangladesh has entered a new chapter. The pen is now in the hands of the youth.

Let’s come together—and build the country of our dreams.