Category: HSC – Composition

In this age of globalization the importance of learning English is beyond question. To be in line with the competitive world, efficiency in English is mostly needed. But unfortunately, most of the students of our country are not good in English.

The main reason behind the failure of English is that English is a foreign language. Students are unwilling to learn it. Besides, these students are afraid of facing it in exam. Most of the time they cram without understanding the topics. Moreover, lack of efficient teachers and lack of standard education are also responsible for this failure.

Another most important reason is that the textbooks in different classes are not harmonious with the standard of the learners. Again the faulty motto of the questions persuades the students to run after the so called touch and pass system.

Immediate measures should be taken to save our students from the disgrace of failing in English. To have a command of English one has to develop an interest in learning it and in this regard trained teachers can play a significant role. The mentality of cramming the answers instead of learning it should be changed. Learning grammar, enriching vocabulary, speaking to people, listening, reading topics in English and writing are important to learn English.

Teachers should be properly trained to attract the students to learn English by removing the fearfulness about it. The students should also emphasized listening to and watching English programmes on radio and television regularly. It will increases their vocabulary knowledge and make them able to speaking English.

Harmonious textbook to the standard of the classes is also needed to solve the problem. Above all students’ self will to learn English and teachers’ devotion to teach it sincerely and interestingly can help to get rid of this problem of failing in English. (Words : 303)

Gender discrimination means having discriminatory attitude towards male and female. In our society females are deprived of and neglected in every sphere of life. They are often victims of exploitation, torture and murder. This happens because of the gender discrimination or disparity for which mostly the females are responsible. It is one of the main barriers to the socio-economic development of the country.

Poverty, illiteracy, ignorance and superstition can be attributed to gender discrimination. This discrimination is observed in different spheres of women life. Actually, it takes its shape from the very beginning of a girl’s life i.e. the birth of a girl is not welcomed cordially. Besides, parents show their indifference to educate them. The money that is spent for their education is treated as wastage. On the other hand, a male child is taken proper care, food and nutrition. They are supposed to support the family economically and female children are given in marriage early.

Moreover, girls are not usually allowed to go out of home without the parents’ permission and male escort. They grow up in a kind of confinement within four walls. They are assigned to household works. They do not get the opportunity to flourish their latent talent.

But we must realize that both male and female members of the society are equally important for the development of a country. By undermining their potentialities we are actually lagging behind. We all have to come forward to raise consciousness among the people about the role of women in the development activity. Moreover, pragmatic steps should be taken to upgrade their economic condition. With this end in view we all have to come forward to remove every kind of social bars that stand in the way of the advancement of the women folks of our society. (Words : 301)

Corruption is a much talked issue with its devastating role in socio-cultural area of our country at present.

Corruption means taking or giving undue advantage / facility to somebody usually in the form of some exchange. Almost all the sections of our country are riddled with different categories of corruption like bribery , misappropriation of public resources, nepotism , favoritism, gift giving, cheating, fraud, dishonesty, intellectual corruption etc. which we need to remove in order to develop our country.

The causes of corruption are many. Greed, selfishness, worldliness, ill motive, irresponsibility, lack of patriotism and mostly the lack of punishment of the corrupt people in our society are responsible for widespread corruption in Bangladesh.

Transparency International has ranked Bangladesh as one of the most corrupt countries of the world. Actually, corruption has become a barrier to our national growth, foreign investment and over all development of the country. Most of the funds for poverty alleviation are being misappropriated and people are being deprived. Due to this, a lot of national resources are being exhausted and Bangladesh is still enlisted as a least developed country.

Usually the big guns of society, the politicians are involved in corruption. As a result, the distance between the rich, elite, and the poor, common masses is widening. And the poor, common mass become more poor and fail to cope up with the present situation.

To fight against corruption all classes of people should come forward. Anti-corruption campaigns should be launched to create a moral ground against it. Independent anti-corruption commission should be given enough power to file and proceed corruption cases. Statement of the wealth and properties of important persons particularly govt. employees and other commercially important persons must be updated and fairly verified. By raising patriotic zeal among the people and upgrading their moral values, this disease can be removed from the society. (Words : 309)

Civilizations do meet and even merge but never has such an impact been witnessed as the impact of the west on Bangladesh. The impact has been so great and so deep that, wherever we go, we notice only western modes and we are for a moment set to wonder if we are in Bangladesh or in some western country.

To find western impact on Bangladesh we do not have to go far to seek. Our food, and food habits, our dresses, our dances, our songs, our music, our life style are all of the western pattern. The height of it is seen when see that, a person who can communicate in English is known to be smarter than a person who cannot.

It implies that, not only have we taken to western styles, we also admire only them who follow the western styles, in comparison to those who follow the Bangladeshi styles.

We, the Bangladeshis have a rich culture. Historically our culture is indispensable in our everyday life. But it is a matter of sorrow that we are gradually losing our norms and customs. Our young generation enjoys foreign programs with great attraction ignoring our own cultural programs. Not only that our young generation as well as other take western food ignoring our traditional food.

This shows that, we have got independence from the British only physically and politically but, mentally and culturally the onslaught on Bangladesh has not been complete.

Experts believe that if this situation continues further, our young generation will completely forget our own culture and tradition and the social stability will be crushed.

In my view, it is good to learn whatever is good anywhere, but, we must learn to sort out what is good in us. If we do this we can have the best of all – and that is what an intelligent person or community should be doing. (Words : 314)

Garment workers are the valuable resources who are contributing to the national economy of Bangladesh to a great extent. Though their contribution is great, they lead a very pathetic and miserable life with the scanty amount of wages that they are given.

They start their life as a garment worker due to poverty. As most of them are illiterate, they are unaware about their welfare.

Very early in the morning they can be found in our city streets on their way to garment factories. Most of the time they are seen in a hurry as they have to compensate for being little late. At lunch time some of them take their tiffin brought from home and some may have a piece of loaf bought from nearby shops. There they have to work for a long time in an unhygienic environment.

Garments workers work from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sometimes they have to work the whole night. With the small amount of income, they have to maintain their family.

For all these reasons they suffer from malnutrition and other diseases. Besides, they become victim of social humiliation and harassment. They are looked down upon by the other members of the society.

Sometimes they are faced many kinds of accident such as- fire, earthquake, collapse of etc. and lost lives untimely. The owner of the garment factories are careless about the safety of their workers. That is why often a good number of garment workers die for the want of proper building structure and life supporting things.

Considering their role in our economy, their life standard should be upgraded. Their security should be ensured. It is paradoxical that they support us with clothes but their own clothes are torn . So by caring for them we can get the best out of them. (Words : 301)

Football is my favourite game. I like it most, because it is full of thrill and excitement. Football is an international game. It was first played in England. It is now played all over the world. In our country, both students and non-students take great interest in this game.

Football is an outdoor game. It is played all over the world.

Football is played in a large field. The field is 110 to 120 yards long and 70 to 80 yards wide. There are two goalposts at each of the opposite ends of the field. These are eight yards apart and have a bar on them eight feet above the ground.

Football is played between two teams of eleven players on each side. There are one goalkeeper, four backs, two links and four forwards on each side. A ball is placed at the centre of the field. When the referee blows the whistle to start the game, the ball is kicked off. When the ball is kicked off, the players try to send it into the net through the goalposts of their opposite party. Only the goalkeeper can touch the ball with his hands. Other players can only kick the ball but they cannot touch it with their hands.

This game is highly exciting. Both the teams try their best to send the ball through the opposite goalposts. The team which can score more goals is said to win the game.

Football is a good form of exercise. It makes our body strong and hardy. It also teaches us discipline, brotherhood and team spirit. Besides, we get fresh entertainment by playing it. So it is my favourite game. (Words : 278)

A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance. While each World Heritage Site remains part of the legal territory of the state where in the site is located, UNESCO considers it in the interest of the international community to preserve each site. There are three world heritage sites in Bangladesh: the Shat Gombuj Mosque, the Somapura Vihara and the Sundarbans.

The Shat Gombuj Mosque is a 15^th century Islamic edifice. It is situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, some 175 km southwest of Dhaka. The Mosque is unique in that it has sixty pillars, which support seventy-seven exquisitely curved domes. The mausoleum of the city’s founder, Khan Jahan Ali can be found nearby.

The Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, 200 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, was founded in the 7^th century. It is the largest single Buddhist monastery in the Indian subcontinent and is also known as the Somapura Mahavira. It was a renowned intellectual centre from the 7^th century until the 17^th century. Its layout is perfectly adapted to its religious function. This monastery city represents a unique artistic achievement which has influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia.

The Sundarbans are one of the largest remaining areas of mangroves in the world. It also has exceptional biodiversity, notably about 400 Bengal tigers. Its ever changing landscape is shaped by tidal shifts, rivers and creeks. The Sundarbans are badged as “The largest mangrove belt in the world, the habitat of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger.”

We are proud that we have three World Heritage Sites though our country is a small one. With the declaration of these as World Heritage Sites, it is hoped that this beautiful architectural monument and forest will be preserved from further decay. (Words : 299)

Dowry, a social evil, is a kind of social gift given to the bridegroom by the bride’s father. It is a social menace that compels many girls to face premature death.

At present, parents cannot think of getting their daughters married off without giving dowry. Sometimes parents of educated and well-established boys demand dowry both in cash and kind. Often they demand a lot of money from brides’ fathers as capital investment to start trades for their sons. They demand dowry also to maintain social status.

Dowry system is a curse which makes the brides the victims of regular torture. The bridegrooms oppress the brides both mentally and physically if dowry is not given according to the verbal contract. Social prejudices influence the bridegrooms to dominate and exploit the parents of brides unduly. Both families and women are the victim of the evil dowry system.

Dowry system creates greed, corruption, terrorism, malice, other malpractices and psychological abnormalities in husbands. In case of the failure of giving dowry the wives are tortured brutally and rebuked to bring costly furniture, vehicle, jewellery and more money. Sometimes wives are burnt and strangled to death. Sometimes they cannot stand physical and mental torture and commit suicide.

Dowry is a heavy burden on the poor parents to bear. This system makes women the daily commodities which can be bought and sold. Thus the social status of women is lowered. To manage dowry for their daughters, the poor parents take loans on a high rate of interest, indulge in corruption and stealing.

Bold steps and concerted efforts are necessary for eradicating this social curse. The authority should take drastic measure against the persons who are indulged in crimes and unlawful system. Severe and exemplary punishment has to be inflicted on the persons indulged in taking dowry. (Words : 302)

Computer is the greatest of the discoveries of modern science. We cannot now think of a moment without computer. It cannot work itself but can work on the basis of the commands given by the operator.

Charles Babes is called the father of modern Computer. He invented the structure of Computer at first in 1833. By following the structure of Babes, Harvard University and I.B.M company calmingly invented the modern Computer in 1944. 

A Computer has/consists of five major components. They are the input unit, the output unit, the memory unit, the control unit and the arithmetic unit.

A Computer performs three functions : (1) It receives data, (2) It processes data and (3) It emits data.

Computer contributes a lot in the field of education. The students of developed countries prepare their study materials and many things by using a computer. Printing thousands of books in a very short time has become possible for it.

Computer is now being used to diagnose disease. It has invented a new process of operation as an alternative of surgery. It is also used to grind stones in normal pathological treatment. Computer is the most common media of worldwide communication. By using different functions, it is possible to communicate all over the world in a short time.

At present, business, commerce and trade cannot be thought of without computer. It is widely used to prepare document, budget and to store information. In banking section, it is almost essential. It is also used to run mills, factories and industries in the developed countries.

In spite of having so many advantages of computer, it has also some disadvantages. It weakens the eye-sight of the operator.

Computer has made a rapid change in different fields of Bangladesh. For a Digital Bangladesh, every literate person should have a basic knowledge on it. (Words : 304)

Punctuality is considered to be the noblest of virtues. It is the mark of civilized and cultured people. It is the habit of doing things in correct time.

One of the greatest values of punctuality is that it gives discipline to life. It dispels laziness and removes our ‘take-it-easy- attitude’. A disciplined person always gets recognition and social acceptance. Therefore, punctuality can make us socially acceptable people.

Another significant merit of punctuality is that it provides ample time to do our work correctly and properly. Doing things hurriedly or haphazardly can have disastrous consequences. When we do things in time, there is every chance that they end up as fine works.

The virtue of punctuality is said to be the key to success. Look at the great world leaders who have achieved fame and success. Punctuality was their hallmark. Washington once took his secretary to task for being late. The secretary laid the blame upon his watch. Washington reported: “Then, Sir either you must get a new watch or I must get a new secretary.”

When individuals are not punctual, they cause a lot of inconvenience to others. People have to wait for them and waste their valuable time. Want of punctuality reveals want of culture and make to the person discourteous all.

History is full of cases which show that lack of punctuality has caused defeat, loss of kingdom and golden opportunities. It is said that Napoleon lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815 because one of his generals came late.

All of us are not born with the virtue of punctuality. We have to cultivate it painstakingly. Only constant, vigil and practice can implant this virtue.

It calls for great deal of sacrifice, courage to root out laziness. It demands a disciplined life. That is why, very few individuals have the virtue of punctuality. (Words : 308)