a group of people sitting under a large tree

**The Tale of the Old Banyan Tree**In a small village in Bangladesh, there was an ancient banyan tree that stood at the heart of the community. This tree had been there for generations--no one really knew exactly how long. Its branches spread wide, providing shelter from the sun, shade from the rain, and a place for villagers to gather. Underneath its canopy, people would share stories, news, and laughter, binding the village together in a shared sense of community.One evening, a young boy named Rafiq was sitting under the tree, fascinated by its massive roots that twisted and turned like snakes. Rafiq loved the stories his grandmother would tell him about the banyan tree. She said it was magical and that anyone who made a wish under it with a pure heart would find their dreams coming true.Rafiq, inspired by his grandmother’s tales, closed his eyes, placed his hands on the rough bark of the tree, and whispered his wish: he wanted to help his family, who struggled with poverty. He wished for better crops, more