Zahir Raihan-A Great Child of Bangladesh

Zahir Raihan is leading film director of Bangladesh. He was a famous literature also. He played an important role in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. He was assassinated by the miscreants in 1972. His best works are “Arek Falgon”, “Baraf Gala Nadi”, and “Shesh Bikeler Meye”. He directed a film in the light of the liberation which was entitled “Ora Agaro Jon”. His ‘Stop Genocide is also remarkable. Still the nation remembers him with due respect.

Jahanara Imam-A Great Child of Bangladesh

Jahanara Imam is known as “Shahid Janoni” (the mother of a martyr). She was a writer and the leader of ‘Ekattorer Ghatok-Dalal Nirmul Committee’. Her “Ekattorer Dinguli” is a remarkable reminiscence of the liberation war.

The Sangsad Bhaban/ The Parliament House Of Bangladesh

The Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) at Sher-e- Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of the largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in the world and also Bangladesh. Originally designed by the famous American architect Louis I Khan designed this 155 ft high 9-storey building surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake. The main section is hidden behind a strong outer covering with circular and triangular openings. The structure has 1605 doors, 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors totaling to a bewildering length of 41.6 kilometers. One could easily get lost in these deceptive corridors. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalist and 430 for spectators. It has also three party rooms, each of which can seat 153 people. The whole place is air-conditioned and includes all modern amenities. Although construction work in this structure started in 1964, it was finally inaugurated in 1982 and the first parliamentary session was held on 15 February the same year. Being a highly complex structure, its annual maintenance cost is about 50 millions taka. This is truly a wonder for a poor country like Bangladesh.

Female Education In Bangladesh

Female education in Bangladesh is one of the great subjects in the country. In Bangladesh female education is must to reach our goal. About 13 core people live in Bangladesh but half is women. But most of the women are lagging behind of education. The rate of the female illiteracy is around 20%. This rate is alarming because without their education Bangladesh nation’s satisfactory development is not possible. It is true that, an educated mother can give us an educated nation. An educated woman is conscious about her duties, responsibilities, health, sanitation etc. She can take wise decisions about her wards. Besides, an educated mother knows how to keep a family small or to enjoy better life. She can seek medical attention for herself as well as for her children. An educated woman, despite performing her traditional duties, she can join out of home activities for earning. She can contribute much to her family. Whereas, an uneducated girls is totally dependent on the males. The male members of the society consider them weaker. Many of them are even devoid of everyday necessary knowledge and their rights and privileges. After all an educated woman can play an important economic role in the family. They should be provided with necessary facilities, so that they can get education easily. Moreover, our government along with the conscious citizens can play a vital role for their true education.

Details Information Of The Jamuna Bridge

The Jamuna Bridge is a great wonder of Bangladesh. Its full name is The Jamuna Multi-Purpose Bridge. The Jamuna Multi-Purpose Bridge over the mighty river Jamuna in Bangladesh is a triumph of modern engineering and technological skills. 4.8 kilometers long and 18.5 meters wide, this bridge which connects the districts of Tangail and Sirajgonj is the longest ever in Bangladesh and the eleventh largest in the world. The main bridge was constructed by the Hyundai Construction Co. of South Korea. About 15,000 people worked for four years to build this gigantic Bridge. The bridge is connected with a 15.3 km approach road on the east and another of 14.4 km on the west. It has 50 pillars and 49 spans. Each of its 121 piles has an average depth of 83 meters to guarantee its strength and durability. The total cost of this huge structure was more than seven hundred million US dollars which came jointly from the Bangladesh Government, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and Japan. Apart from railway and motorway communication, this multi-purpose bridge will also facilitate gas, electricity and telecommunication lines between the two parts of the country.

The National Memorial Of Bangladesh

The National Memorial of Bangladesh at Savar is a symbol of the Bangladesh nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. This national memorial built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement which is immeasurable. The national memorial stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world. Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex is several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to fee. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters, close to the tower. Standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit. And this is The National Memorial of Bangladesh.

Differences Between The Patterns Of Eating In Britain and Bangladesh

There are some similarities and differences between the patterns of eating in Britain and that in Bangladesh but the differences between them are greater. The food habit and meal times of the rural people of the two countries are same. The main meal of the people of Bangladesh is lunch. Whereas, dinner is the main meal of the British. The British usually have cereal, toast and tea or coffee for their breakfast. On the contrary in Bangladesh the people of the rural areas eat rice and the urban people eat bread, banana, parata, chapati eggs etc. for their breakfast. Though we have got no special meal during a week, on occasions special meals are arranged. In Britain Sunday lunch is the most important meal of the week when a cooked meal is served at midday instead of in the evening and the whole family eats together. In our country especially the rural people eat heavy meals at noon, but in Britain lunch can be a light meal of sandwiches or fruit. Before going to bed the people in Britain have a lot drink like tea or coffee with biscuits but people in our country are not in the habit of taking these things before going bed. On the otherhand today a few people in the towns and cities take a cup of tea or coffee before going to bed. However differences are more than the similarities.

The Grameen Bank Of Bangladesh

Grameen bank of Bangladesh is one of the famous bank in Asia. Grameen Bank is a bank which gives loans to the Bangladesh’s poor village people. The purpose of this bank is to remove the poverty of the Bangladesh’s rural poor people since most of the people of this country are poor. Professor Yunus is an economist. The poor condition of the most of the people of this country hurts him. So he tries to find out the way of removing poverty. He successful in his plan. Then he sets up a bank and today that very bank is known as Grameen Bank. His programme succeeds and thousands of people have been able to see better days in their life. However the Grameen Bank provides credit to the poor particularly to the poor rural women. Before taking loan from the Grameen Bank the poor rural women are to set up a centre from where the bank will work to give loans and receive repayment of group selects a chairperson and a secretary. They will hold their posts for a year. The group chairperson will be responsible for discipline in the group. Members will conduct their business with the bank through her. All members are obliged to attend any meetings called. They are fully aware of the rules and procedures. Each member is given a registered number. The bank has raised consciousness among the poor, changed their poor economic condition, has developed their skills and has created employment opportunities. The bank has a positive effect on Bangladesh’s socio-economic variables, including children’s schooling, children nutrition and family planning.

The Maghs In Bangladesh

The Maghs are one of the major groups of tribal people who migrated from Arakan and settled in Bangladesh. The Maghs live mainly in three districts adjacent to their original abode. The districts are Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar and Khagrachari. A countable group of Maghs also live Patuakhali. The Maghs are divided into two sub-groups on the basis of the area they live in. The Maghs living in the hilly reasons are known as ‘Marmas’ and those who live in plain lands are called ‘rakhaines’. The Maghs are short and stout with flat noses. They are very hard working and self-reliant. In order to keep away wild and ferocious animals or insects and to save them from being flooded, their houses are built on six to eight feet high platforms. Their main food is boiled rice with vegetables.