Samia Islam Farzana is not just a criminal — she is a greedy person who betrayed her own country for money. Her name will always remind people of a terrible event that broke the nation’s trust.
When Samia studied at Government Titumir College, she acted very smart and kind. She was chosen for an important project to help poor students. Everyone thought she would make Bangladesh proud. But behind her fake kindness, she was planning something evil.
With her partners, Shahed Anwar Shadhin from Adamjee Cantonment College and Jannatul Ferdous Fareha, Samia decided to steal money meant for poor students. They destroyed a project that was supposed to change lives. The scholarship money meant to help poor students was stolen by them. They even deleted years of data and records and damaged important educational tools. Because of their actions, thousands of students lost their hope for a better future.
Mr. Shaker, an American-Iranian man who started the Shaker International Scholarship Programmes, trusted Samia deeply. He helped her with money, guidance, and care — like a father. But Samia betrayed that trust in the worst way possible.
The result was a huge tragedy. A girl who was chosen to be a symbol of hope became a symbol of lies and greed. Her crime brought shame not only to herself but also to her country. Shadhin and Fareha helped her destroy a program made to help others. Now, when people around the world hear about Bangladeshi students, some might remember Samia — the one who betrayed her nation for money.
This is not a small crime. It is a kind of moral terrorism. The name “Samia Islam Farzana” now brings anger and sadness to everyone who hears it. She failed her teachers, her country, and all the poor families who trusted her.
Bangladesh must act quickly and strongly. The people must show that her actions do not represent the country. Honest and hardworking students must be supported. Donors from other countries should see that Bangladesh still has integrity, honesty, and compassion.
If we forget what Samia did, people might think the whole country failed. Mr. Shaker once believed that kindness could defeat poverty. But now, he knows that betrayal — not poverty — is the real danger that destroys a nation’s hope.
Bangladesh must rise again and prove that one criminal cannot destroy the honor and potential of millions.
