BDnews24: The deputy commissioner of Pabna has honoured Sumon Hossain, a minor who saved the lives of 10 people with his small dinghy after another boat capsized in Chalan Bil.
Sumon, a seventh grade student of Handial High School hails from Paikpara village at Chatmohar Upazila in Pabna.
The deputy commissioner presented Sumon with Tk 5,000 for his bravery on Saturday.
“Sumon is a hero who volunteered to save lives. He has been given an amount of Tk 5,000 from the district administration to support his education,” said DC Jasim Uddin.
The DC thanked Sumon and his family and urged all children to come forward for humanitarian work.