A Bangladeshi song

Today I visited many centers of the Grameen Bank outside Dhaka. GB works with different centers distributed all over the country. Today I visited some special projects on different programs designed for borrowers. GB does not only provide small loans, but also programs for health, education and communication development among others. Most of them are companies related to the Bank. My present for you is the video I have uploaded. I must admit that my eyes were full of tears watching the pictures I’m sharing with you. Kids were waiting for us in a maternal kindergarten that opens every day (except on Friday because is holiday in Bangladesh) for kids under 6. Here kids are prepared for primary school. Courses last a year and it is amazing how fast they learn. The main characters of this video started kindergarten 20 days ago and they have already learned the Bangladeshi National Anthem (second video).
With the first song, children are taught about personal health. They march behind each other and every time they stop, the teacher checks their hair and nails, and if she finds someone who is not very clean, he or she has to sit in the middle of the group while the rest continue marching. Everybody knows the song. Those who are in the middle, promise not to be dirty the next time. Kids also learn the name of fruits, numbers and shapes in English and in Bangla. Toys are donated by UNICEF. The kindergarten is located in a piece of land that belongs to a GB borrower. The little house works as borrowers´ center meeting too. They meet here every week. The kindergarten is open not only for borrowers´ kids but for every member of the community. The fee is 20 takas per month (0.29 USD).
Today I felt very honored by these little people. It was a privilege to hear them sing. We even introduced ourselves and asked theme some questions (through an interpreter). I almost forgot! I learnt something today! The children thought me some numbers in Bangla: 1..ek; 2..doi; 3..tin
Asala Molecum...(that’s how they greet here).