Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Children must not only excel in studies, sports, arts, culture and languages, but also be brought up as compassionate human beings, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said.

Speaking at a programme marking Children's Rights Day 2026 and the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy on Tuesday, he urged children to care for nature, animals and birds.

"You have many responsibilities to fulfil. It is not enough to learn your lessons. It is not enough to be good at sports. It is not enough to excel in art and culture. It is not enough to know three languages instead of two, or four instead of three."

"But you have to be humane. You have to be compassionate towards nature and towards its animals and birds," the prime mini...