Dhaka, April 6 -- Not only is it extremely sad, but it's a clear indication that compassion is tethering on the brink of extinction.

In the majority of homes there is leftover food that could readily provide a nourishing meal - or even a tasty snack - for our canine friends that roam the streets.

But, out of sheer laziness, predominantly self-centered thinking, lack of empathy with the less fortunate, total inconsideration, or sheer ignorance, the food is confined to the dustbin to decay and be of no benefit. That just couldn't be right in the eyes of Allah.

Such wastage of life-giving substance is a blight on humanity itself and much to our shame.

Countless tons of food is shamefully discarded every day throughout Bangladesh in homes...