, July 6 -- Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation and eminent physician Dr Zubaida Rahman on Monday urged children to prepare themselves as the builders of tomorrow's Bangladesh, saying they are the future of the nation and will play the leading role in shaping the country's future.

She made the remarks while visiting child care and rehabilitation facilities run by the Department of Social Services in Tejgaon, Dhaka, and speaking at an interaction programme with children.

Members of the government children's home welcomed her with dance, songs and cultural performances. Zubaida Rahman watched the performances with keen interest and praised the children's talents.

Expressing optimism about their future, she said proper education...