21st February
The 21st of February is a red-letter day in our history. It is observed as the shaheed day or mother language day. Throughout the year of 1952, the students and general people of the then east Pakistan protested against the adamant declaration of the Pakistani leaders that Urdu shall be the only state language of Pakistan. The Bengal is composed and protested this unjust imposition and denial of the status of their mother language. They demanded Bangla to be given the status of the status language. Their protests culminated on 21 February 1952 when the police fired on a procession brought by the students at Dhaka university campus. Some of the valiant souls –Rafique, Jabbar, Salam, Barkat were killed. They are the first martyrs in the world for the cause of language. This blood-shedding is the historical 21st of February. Since then the day is being observed as shaheed dibash. Through their sacrifices and blood, the martyrs brought home their demand for the status of mother language. In recognition of the struggle and sacrifices of the heroic Bengalis, and to promote and sustain every language in the world the UNESCO declared 21st February as international mother language day in 1998. Since then the day is observed with honour and solemnity thought-out the world.
Air pollution
Air is the most important element of the human environment. Man cannot live a single moment without air. But we do not think that it is we who pollute this most vital element. Clean air is essential for life. Air is polluted in many ways. Smoke pollutes the air. Man makes fires to cook his food, to make bricks burns refuse, melts pitch for road construction and burns wood. All these things produce heavy smoke and this smoke pollutes air. Railway engines, powerhouses, mills and factories use coal and oil. Buses, trucks and cars use petrol and diesel oil. Again all these things create smoke and cause air pollution. The most serious air pollution also occurs in big cities where there are many buses, trucks and cars plying the street every day. Sometimes men in the big industrial area become so sick by inhaling polluted air that they cannot be cured. So proper measures and steps should be taken to prevent air pollution.
Deforestation
Deforestation means cutting down trees in large number. The causes of deforestation are many. Bangladesh is the most densely populated country in the world. Its population is much more in proportion to its area. This huge number of the population needs more shelter, agricultural land, fuel, furniture etc. for all these reasons people cut trees. Moreover, there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forests to make money. The effects of deforestation are too many to describe. This destruction disturbs our ecological balance. The existences of animals are being threatened. Due to deforestation carbon dioxide is increasing worldwide. As a result, the world is becoming warmer. The sea level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in the recent future. On the other hand, new areas of the world are turning into deserts as a result of deforestation. The removal of trees cause birds and other animals living on them to leave the place. It also causes serious damage to the soil, as trees give protection to the soil as well. In the end, the soil gets sediment in the river bed and causes frequent floods. So, if we destroy trees at random, one day the country will turn into a great dessert. All living animals and birds will not find any food or shelter to live in. they will be destroyed. There will animals and birds will not find any food or shelter to live in. they will be destroyed .there will be no rain and as a result, our agriculture will face a great crisis. The temperature will rise and it will cause a greenhouse effect. The country will be unsuitable for living and various natural calamities like flood, drought, storm etc. will visit our country. Immediate measures should be taken to prevent deforestation. People should be made aware of tree plantation through mass media. Tree plantation programme should be extended throughout the country. Plant more trees campaign must be carried way in this regard. Every man and woman can contribute to this programme by planting at least two trees per head.Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is now a global problem. This social cancer has spread its poisonous claw all over the world. Frustration is the cause of this addiction. Unemployment problem, political cataclysm, lack of family ties, lack of love affection etc. give rise to frustration. Again this addiction gives rise to social crimes. When the addicted cannot afford to buy drugs, they commit many kinds of social crimes like hijacking, looting, plundering killing; robbery etc. drugs bear a terrible effect on the human body of a drug addict. Drug addicted people feel drowsy, lose appetite and sleep. The skin of their bodies begins to change its colour. The drug also damages the brain and all internal function of the body. However, this curse should not be allowed to go on unchecked. At any cost, we must get rid of this social cancer by highlighting its dangerous effect on the human body and society. The remedy for drug addiction is not very easy. The greed of drug traders has grasped the whole world. The drug business is punishable and the highest punishment is a death sentence in Bangladesh. This law must be enforced immediately. Our young generation must be aware of the dire consequence of drug abuse. Parents must careful about their treatment to children. Feelings of security under loving parents may hinder children from being victims of drugs. Religious and social values must be taught from early childhood. When each and every person is sincere to drive this curse of drug addiction from the society, human beings can get rid of it.
Environment pollution
Nowadays environment pollution is one of the most talked of topics of the world. Our environment is polluted in two ways –air pollution and water pollution. Air is polluted in many ways. Smoke pollutes air; man makes fire to cook his food, to make bricks, melts pitch for road construction and burns wood. All these things produce heavy smoke and this smoke pollutes the air. Railway engines, mills and factories and powerhouses use coal and oil. Buses, trucks and cars use petrol and diesel. Again all these things cause air pollution. Water is polluted in many ways. Farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticide in their lands to grow more food. The rain and floods wash away some of the chemicals. They get mixed with canal water and river water. Mills and factories pollute water by throwing the waste materials and unsold products into the rivers and canals. Steamers, launches and even sailboats pollute water by throwing oil, food waste and human waste into the big canals and rivers. Unsanitary latrines in the countryside standing on the banks of the rivers and canals also pollute water. Thus air and water are polluted and as a result, our environment gets polluted. Water pollution can be prevented in many ways. First of all, we should make people aware of the fact that water is next to air. It is called life. So chemical fertilizer and pesticide should not be allowed to mix with river water, canal water and pond water mills and factories should not throw the waste materials and unsold products into rivers and canals. Steamers, motor launches and even sailboats should not throw oil, food waste and human waste into the rivers and canals. In fine awareness necessary measures and creating public awareness.
English as an International Language
When a language is used and spoken by nations or by people around the world, it gets the status of an international language. For various reasons, English has become an international language. For various reasons, English has become an international language. When people of two different languages meet and need to talk or exchange ideas or information, they need a third or common language that is understood by both the partied. English, due to its global use, serves this communicative purpose well. So to communicate with speakers of other languages, we need to learn English. Besides, English is an official and semi-official language in more than 60 countries in the world. Multinational companies use English in their correspondence and or business purpose. Books on any subject and also any formation are available in English. So, for business higher education, or a good job we need to learn English. Grammar helps us learn a language. It gives us knowledge about the form and structure of a language it works. But grammar is not a must in learning English. We can develop our skill in English by reading English books extensively. English ‘text Book’ can help us learn English to a great extent. So, we should read more and more English textbooks to learn English well.
Female Education
It is true that women have many special tasks in life and their spheres of duties are different from those of men. But we should remember that these tasks also need training and education. Unless women get proper education, all their prospective faculties get crippled. It is only by imparting proper education to them that we can expect them to discharge the duties nicely and decently. Education of children depends a great deal upon the mother. Childhood is the most impressionable stage and anything good or bad, thought to the child makes a great influence on his mind. Cannot have educated and ideal citizens when the mothers themselves are foolish and ignorant. Every woman is a potential mother. The future of a child depends on how it is brought up and educated in childhood. An educated mother is naturally expected to bring up and educate her children butter than an uneducated mother.
Globalization
Globalization has become a buzzword in the new era of international relations. Basically, it is the process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world by creating a borderless market. But it has had a far-reaching effect on many aspects of life. With the development of sophisticated communications media, rapid technological progress, and rapid transportation facilities, the world has come closer. We can now learn in an instant what is happening in the farthest corner of the world and travel to any country in the shortest possible time. Countries of the world are like families in a village. They can even share their joys and sorrows like next-door neighbours. Though one country is in distress, others can immediately come to its assistance. If we can build up an atmosphere of mutual understanding and co-operation through this globalization has its demerits too. The gap between wealth and poverty is ever-widening. Globalization has its demerits too. The gap between wealth and poverty is ever-widening. Globalization has put the people of the world on the same vessel but in different cabins. Only a trifling minority are travelling in luxurious cabins furnished with all modern amenities. The access to nutritious food, pure drinking water, sophisticated Medicare and a life of luxury. But the overwhelming majority is travelling in the third class decks and is suffering from hunger and disease. Globalization can bring happiness to everyone only when all passengers of the ship can travel in the same class of conditions of solidarity equity and justice.
Illiteracy
Illiteracy means inability to read and write. It is the root cause of ignorance which frustrates all development efforts of the government and the community. Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast a population is undoubtedly a gigantic task. It is the social responsibility of all the literate people, men and women, to make some concerted efforts to remove illiteracy from society. The government of Bangladesh has already undertaken some important programmes in this regard. To provide primary education for at least 70 per cent of the children of sex to ten years of age by the end of 1990, the government has launched a programme called the universal primary education (UPE) project. There is another educational programme in which each primary school in a community is to be regarded as a community learning centre (CLE). The objective is to involve increasingly the parents and the members of the community in the educational activities of the school. The adults and the out-of-school youths will come to the school in the afternoon of in the evening after their vocations. The mass media, especially radio, TV and newspapers can play a vital role in making the people more conscious of the importance of literacy in the life of a nation. They can broadcast and publish regular features on various aspects of basic education, adult education and mass literacy.
Importance of Learning English
Language is the medium of expressing thought and feelings to others. English is the richest language in the world. It is also the most Important International. People of the countries of the world speak English as a common language. So it is called the lingua francs of the world. As a result, English has become the language of communication, higher studies science and technology. It is also the language of business and diplomacy. Without English, none can go to a foreign country. It is also necessary for good jobs in Bangladesh. So all kinds of people like students, businessmen, player’s, service holders etc., must learn communicative English to lead a prosperous life. Without communicative English none can shine in life, so must we try to learn communicative English none can live a dignified life. So, we should give much stress in learning from the very beginning of our life.
