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Al Amin will be provided with the opportunity to study for free till the HSC level as a residential student. If he does well, there are plans to support him through university too, he added.

Zahirul Islam also has plans to take care of Al Amin’s grandparents. He wants to help Nasir Uddin set up a small business so the elderly couple can support themselves.

“Al Amin has a very positive mindset. He is talented. I was impressed after talking with him. If given the right opportunity and guidance, one day he will be in a position to help many more children like himself. I want to open that path for him,” the principal said.

Many others were also moved by the story.

Several people came forward to help, and Al Amin’s grandparents confirmed that they had received around Tk 80,000 in assistance so far.

His grandparents received the news with a mix of happiness and sadness.

“I am very happy that our grandson has got the opportunity to study at a good school,” said Nasir Uddin. “This is the Almighty’s blessing. My dream is that he will become established through education.”

Rabeya Khatun said, “It will be painful for us to stay away from Al Amin. But for his future, we must endure it. May the Almighty bless the person who has taken his responsibility.”

Al Amin, overjoyed by the news, said, “I have always dreamed of completing my education properly. I have got the opportunity, so I will continue. I want to establish myself through education and one day work for other children like me.”

Asif Mahmud, Al Amin’s current teacher from Zoom Bangladesh School, said the news made them proud.

“Al Amin is one of our most talented students. What Zahirul Islam has done is truly commendable. One day Al Amin will also take responsibility for the education and future of street children, we hope,” he said.