We call a teacher a nation builder. Because he does not just teach the letters of the textbook, he awakens people’s conscience, teaches morality, teaches them to dream and leads a generation forward on the path of an enlightened future. But we often forget an important truth – a teacher is also a human being first and foremost. He also has a personal life, a family, joy, sorrow, cultural practices, and moments of leisure. The teaching profession does not deprive him of the right to be a human being. The discussion, trolling and taunting that is being seen on social media around the head teacher and cultural personality Beauty Rani Pal is a matter of deep self-criticism for our society. If an attempt is made to insult, mock or characterise someone based on a personal moment or cultural expression, it is not just an injustice to an individual; rather it is a reflection of the degradation of our social values, morality and human spirit. Culture is never a matter of shame. Songs, dance, literature, recitation or artistic practice carry the beauty of a civilised society. If a teacher participates in cultural activities in his/her personal time and there is no question of violating the law or the rights of others, making it a subject of ridicule is not a sign of civilization. Rather, such an attitude further incites a culture of intolerance and hatred in society. In today’s digital age, a video, a picture, or a few seconds of footage reaches millions of people in an instant. But many of us forget that behind that video is also a person who has self-respect, family, colleagues, and a social status. A few sarcastic comments, intemperate comments, or sarcastic posts can deeply hurt a person’s mental peace, social status, and family environment. Therefore, our sense of responsibility, restraint, and humanity in using social media is very important. Sadly, this judgment is much harsher in the case of women in our society. If a woman participates in a cultural activity of her choice, many times it is associated with her character instead of her personality. We need to come out of this discriminatory mentality. A woman is also a full-fledged citizen; He also has respect, freedom and personal space. Our constitution has given every citizen the right to personal dignity, freedom of expression and cultural practice. It is the moral responsibility of all of us to respect that right. There may be differences, there may be different views, but no difference gives legitimacy to insult, belittle or defame anyone. You can criticize with reason, but you cannot break a person with hatred. Especially in the case of teachers, our approach should be more humane. Because a teacher stands in front of hundreds of students every day, building their confidence. However, if that teacher is the victim of social insults and online harassment, then it is not only his personal loss; it is also a bad message for our education and culture. We want a Bangladesh where a teacher will be evaluated on the basis of his work efficiency, honesty, education and humanity; not by distorting any isolated moment of his personal life. We want a society whereWhere every person, regardless of gender, can safely express their cultural identity and personal joy. We want a society where social media is a platform for knowledge, awareness, and camaraderie—not hate, insults, and character assassination.
Today is the time to question our conscience. Are we learning to respect a person, or are we looking for our own entertainment by belittling him? Are we building a humane society, or are we strengthening the culture of hatred? Let us reject the culture of trolls. Let us use the language of respect, not insults. Let us spread compassion, not hatred. Because protecting the honor of a person is not only his right, but also a test of our civilization, morality, and human conscience. Respecting a teacher does not mean just respecting a person; but respecting education, culture, humanity, and the values of an enlightened society. So let us stand by truth and courtesy, not trolls; raise the flag of humanity, not hatred.