Speaking for those who cannot
We share this world with countless lives . Yet every day, we act like we are the only ones who matter.
But what I strongly believe it costs us nothing to live kindly, to not cause harm, to simply let other live.
Sadly, many people still don’t even understand this simple concept .
Every day, when I see so many animals lose their lives because of our inhumane behavior, it pushes me
one step closer to finding the strength to fight for them. There are countless examples I wish I could
share, but since I can’t fit them all into one speech, here are just a few.
What is happening ?
The animal business happening in Bangladesh
One of things that deeply troubles me is the pet trade in Bangladesh. Pets especially dogs and cats are
sold in shops like lifeless toys and yet we normalize it. It disgusts me. Even In Islam, buying and selling
pets is haram. But People still buy animals just for decoration, but not love. Many of them don’t even
know how to treat them. And when it becomes too much, they just throw them away onto the streets,
in a country where they were never meant to survive. Sadly, we don’t have proper adoption systems
here like in other countries. There’s no follow-up, no support, no way to know how the adopted animals
are doing.
Breeders in this country are some of the most heartless people I’ve seen. They don’t have proper
licenses, they breed without any limits or real knowledge, and when they can’t breeds the animals
anymore, they just leave them to die.
I always encourage people not to buy pets, but to adopt. There are so many animals already out there
lonely, hungry, and scared. Why bring more into suffering when you can save a life instead?
The street animals
Especially in Bangladesh, we see this cruelty every single day. Street dogs and cats are beaten, chased
away, or even poisoned. And no one asks why. There are no proper systems to protect them, no
dedicated police or authority to report these crimes. And even though there might be some laws, they
are rarely enforced. Where are the consequences? Where is the justice?
How much life is enough for our entertainment
From a young age, every time I visited the zoo, I saw animals locked in cages, hungry, neglected, and the
sadness in their eyes stayed with me. I believe ,Zoos are nothing but prisons for animals. As we say in
Bangla: “বনে রা, বনে সুন্দর; শিশুরা মাতৃ কোলে” ,wild animals belong in the wild, just as
children belong in their mother’s arms. Also it’s about exploitation. Elephants, monkeys, snakes, and
horses are still used for entertainment. They are abused, starved, and mistreated just to make people
laugh or clap.
Even in our tourist areas, we are destroying habitats by building resorts, cutting trees, and disturbing
nature. Slowly but surely, we are pushing animals out of their homes and then blaming them when they
come too close. Globally, ice caps are melting, forests are burning, and animal species are disappearing.
Every day, more lives are endangered. But no one seems to care. And even if they do , where are the
effective punishments? Where is the accountability/
A model country
I get inspired by places like Istanbul, where street cats and dogs live peacefully among people. No one
harms them . In fact, they are fed, sheltered, and cared for by communities. Even in Makkah, we see
cats everywhere, walking freely near the mosques. And nobody bothers them, because people there
understand , these animals are not dangerous. They’re simply a part of our nature, of this Earth. That’s
the kind of world I want to live in.
How can I make the change
I want to make sure that the laws we have are not just written on paper but are created, enforced, and
followed with seriousness. People who harm animals must face real consequences.
Breeders should not be allowed to operate freely without responsibility . They must go through a proper
licensing process, where their actions are monitored, and their standards are strictly regulated We also
need to establish a proper, nationwide adoption system, with follow-ups, check-ins, and real support for
both the animals and their new families..
Zoos must also be held accountable for their maintenance, care and ethical treatment of animals should
be monitored with zero tolerance for neglect.
Most importantly, there should be a dedicated animal protection unit ; a proper authority or police force
to investigate, report, and take action against the abuse, neglect, and dishonesty happening in every
corner of our society.
Conclusion
animals cannot speak for themselves and it is our duty, our responsibility, to speak and act for them.
. I want to give voice to those who cannot speak. I want to stand in court for those who are defenseless.
I want to raise awareness, change laws, and most importantly — change minds.
Because every life matters. And if we want to call ourselves human, we must start acting humanely.