In our country poor, uneducated and little learning people are very laborious. Some people have no education but using their idea and getting practical lesson from their master they are doing something which is unexpected. They are building up many high rise buildings without being uneducated. Yes, I am talking about them who are mason.
One of them is Mohammad Jahidul Islam. His home district is Rajshahi.At the age of 14 , he involved himself in this of work as a laborer. His master’s name is Ashraf. Md. Jahidul’s educational qualification is not mentionable, he studied until class 2.When he was 14, started working under his master and after 3 months he was able to learn the work. From then he was working. He came to Dhaka in 1998.After comeing in Dhaka, now 10 years are going on. When I asked him how you are doing the job without academic education. His answer is that he follows the direction of his engineer and according to his directions he is to work He also said “Actually I have no knowledge, but using my practical experience and by the direction of our engineer, I do all things.” When I asked him how you are selected He said to me,” At first they will observe my work until 3 days, then they select one.” Per day he earns tk200.It is not enough to maintain his family. He has no interest to be educated his two sons, he will gave them in any kind of work for earn. He is happy in his world and thanks God for his simple life sty.
Written and Pictures taken by : Suchitra Roy