The driver who became a legend

MD Rasel, a fresh graduate, was caught selling his newly bought BCS MP3 books in the capital's Nilkhet Market. Backing his deed, Rasel said, "I bought these books a month ago to prepare for the BCS exam. But, Driver Abul Khalek vai opened my eyes. His achievements inspired me to learn driving and earn more money than a BCS Cadre."

Sujan Sen, a BCS aspirant, spoke about his frustration as Abul Khalek 's name was not in the recently published TIME 100 influential people list. "He deserved a place there since he proved that no job is insignificant and you can shine in life from any profession" he added.

A veteran film director, Rowshan Faruki, is pondering to make a world class biopic on Driver Malek. "Unlike Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver", my film "DG's Driver" will not only be a thriller but also motivate people to grab every opportunity in life. Maybe, it will be the first film for Bangladesh to win Oscar," he opined.

Ted Talk is going to host Driver Khalek next week in a seminar named "Don't work hard, work smart". Netizens have expressed their pride in having such an icon in the country. Supriya Sarkar, an undergraduate, posted in her twitter account, "I am vry proud 2 be a Bangladeshi. Bcz only in Bangladesh, talent like Driver Abul Khalek vai can grow and make his own fortune. D world shld take lesson frm us."

In truth, Abul Khalek's reputation continues to grow, with a biography set to be published. The book will be written by a motivational speaker turned author, because no one else has the time.

Pranta Datta is a third-year student of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka.         

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