Category: HSC – Composition

The village fair is the annual joyous gathering of the village people. The village fair on the first Baishakh is almost common in Bangladesh. It is also held on some days according to the local importance. It generally sits in an open field or on the yard of a holy place. It sits for a day only. Sometimes it lasts for two days or a week also.

The village fair is an important part of our culture. It is a day of joy and rest for the villagers. People of all walks of life attend the fair joyfully and the fair takes a festive look. Last year I had an opportunity to visit a village fair which was very much enjoyable.

The fair was held on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali year. Temporary sheds were set up. Shops and stalls sat in rows. Fancy goods, cosmetics, sweetmeats, toys, flutes, kites were available in village fairs. Beautiful earthen wares, bamboo and wooden furniture were also available there.

There was a large crowd of children, girls, women and men in the village fair. Children were buying toys, flutes, kites and balloons. The girls and women crowded in the stalls of churis, ribbons and cosmetics. There was also great rush in the shops of sweetmeats. The village fair had its special attractions, too. Jatra parties, circus, magic, puppet shows and nagar dolas were arranged. Lathikhela, horse and bullock races were also held there.

I bought some earthen vases for my younger sister. The village fair was not free from evils. I saw some simple villagers losing all their savings in gambling .

After all, the village fair is a good annual recreation for the village people. It was not an exception too. The colour and joys of the village fair were wonderful. It will remain ever fresh in my mind. (Words : 311)

Students and politics are very crucially related in Bangladesh. Though there is a lot of debate, in our country student politics has become a part of the national politics. It is not at all a good sign for the future of the nation.

Both the parties in power and the opposition leaders use the students as puppets in their hands to gain power. They use them as they can organize the parties well by the gift of the gab in the mass meetings, shouting slogans. Sometimes the people in the government advise the students not to take part in politics. On the other hand, the leaders of the opposition party encourage them to take part in politics.

If the students don’t at all take part in politics, they will remain inexperienced and ignorant regarding politics when they are grown up and they will easily be deceived by the political leaders. They are taught abstract things with regard to political science, political economy, history, public administration and civics in colleges and schools and they can understand these things. They should have a little knowledge about these things practically. Being in contact with politics students may find that they have made a role in politics and they may change their opinions as grown up persons.

Students of today will be the political leaders in future. As politics influences every walk of life, students are supposed to take some interest in it. However, they should get prepared for the struggle of life.

Now we are not dominated by the foreigners. It is time for us to have a clear idea about the relation of students with politics. As a student of today is the leader of tomorrow, he/she must know the rights and duties of a citizen. So, one has to take interest in political and other affairs. (Words : 306)

The Ready Made Garments (RMG) occupies a unique position in Bangladesh economy. It is the largest exporting industry in Bangladesh. During the last twenty years, it has experienced a significant growth in our country. Besides, it earns a high amount of foreign currency over years.

Truly the industry plays a great role in the socio-economic development of our country. This industry has made all necessary agreements with textile clothing’s, WTO etc. Our country has been enjoying many privileges in the world markets in this respect. Many tariffs, quotas, subsidies etc. have been made flexible for our garments industry. Different types of products of the industry have been exported in many foreign countries. In the contemporary time, various positive and effective steps have been taken by our government as well as by different public and private sectors for the growth and development of this industry.

This industry has greatly helped the poor women folk of the country by providing them with different types of work. As a result, they have become wage earners and feel independent and self-reliant.

However, this industry is now facing challenges and problems. There are frequent workers’ strikes, layouts, shutdowns, disciplinary problems, fire, labour unrest etc. It is a matter of sorrow that some garment industries have shut down due to lack of proper care or over looking of our governments or some other authorities. If it continues for a long time, our country will face a great problem. A large number of workers will lose their jobs. They will have to face a miserable condition.

As the contribution and prospects of the garments industry in Bangladesh are very great and the products of the industry have a great demand in the foreign countries, our government and all concerned bodies must play their respective positive roles in this regard. (Words : 302)

The first day of Bangla new year is widely known as Pahela Baishakh. It is celebrated in a festive manner in Bangladesh. It is a national holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it forms a part of Bengali culture and tradition. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people to start life with renewed hopes and aspirations.

New year’s festivities are closely linked with rural life in Bengal. Usually on this day, everything is scrubbed and cleaned.

Baishakhi fairs are arranged in many parts of the country. Various agricultural products, traditional handicrafts, toys, cosmetics as well as various kinds of foods and sweets are sold at these fairs. The fairs also provide entertainment by providing folk songs, Baul, Marfati, Murshidi and Bhatiali songs. Among other attractions of these fairs are puppet shows and merry-go-rounds.

Young women wear white sarees with red borders and adorn themselves with bangles, flowers, and tips. Men wear white pyjamas or dhoti and kurta. Many town people, start the day with the traditional breakfast of panta bhat, green chillies, onion, and fried hilsha fish.

The most colourful new year’s day festival takes place in Dhaka. Large numbers of people gather early in the morning under the Banyan tree at Ramna Park where Chhayanat artistes open the day with Tagore’s famous song, Eso he Baishakh eso eso welcoming Baishakh. A similar ceremony welcoming the new year is also held at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

Newspapers bring out special supplements. There are also special programmes on radio and television.

In fact, Pahela Baishakh is a symbol of the Bangladesh nationalist spirit and an integral part of the people’s cultural heritage. (Words : 309)

Everyone should have an aim. There is a proverb that a man without an aim is like a ship without a rudder. A rudderless ship drifts on at the mercy of the wind and waves. Similarly, an aimless man is drifted along the current of life and he reaches no definite destination. An aim is, therefore, something like a compass for the adventure of life. A compass shows the right direction to a person who goes on an adventurous journey. Similarly, the aim in one’s life leads one to the right path.

There are lots of aims for men and women in our society. Some men, for example, hanker after wealth, some seek power and position, some desire name and fame and some travel in the realm of knowledge.

I want to be a doctor in life because I think I have special fitness for it. I think this is one of the most suitable professions to serve the nation.

Another reason behind my choice is that the profession of a doctor is no doubt noble. It is surely a humanitarian career. In our country, more than eighty percent of the people live in the villages. They live in wretched poverty, hunger and diseases. This is an unfortunate situation which should not be allowed to continue. So I feel urge in my mind that it is my sacred duty to do something for the welfare of the poverty-stricken people of my own village. When I shall complete medical education and have my degree, I shall go back to my native village and start practising among my own people and try to help them in their illness.

There is really a great satisfaction in the service of the sick and the suffering people. By serving such men I shall be able to serve my motherland. (Words : 304)

Our country is rich with various types of foods which enrich our culture and make it familiar among the people of other nations in the world. Generally, rice, dal, fish, vegetables and meat are our main dishes. These are the most common food items in our country. People like these foods very much.

The people of Bangladesh usually take three meals in a day. In the morning, the urban people take ruti, parota, biscuit, vegetables, chicken, tea etc. and the rural people take muri, khoi, pitha or stale rice with chilly. These foods are actually the part and parcel of our culture.

Again, in our snacks we normally take parota, samosa, singara, puri, fried roti stuffed with eggs, naan, pitha, mishti, doi and rasmalai. These are tasty foods and specially young people like those very much. After taking our meals we usually drink tea, milk and cold drinks. We also take various types of fruits in our leisure time like mango, jackfruits, banana, pineapple, orange, apple, guava, watermelon etc. Our country’s fruits are tasty as well as full of nutritions.

The food habits of the people have been undergoing changes according to the demands of the time. Working people these days flock to roadside eating shops for quick meals at a low cost.

In the urban areas hundreds of restaurants offer Chinese, Thai and Indian cuisine for affluent families and business clients. Fast food restaurants have lately been coming up in a big way, mainly for the younger generation. Sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and cold drinks or coffees are also favourite items now.

There’s a common saying: “Fish and rice make a Bengali.” However, in our daily meals we generally take various food items. Our food habits are very different in tradition and culture. The people of Bangladesh are fond of having different types of food. (Words : 304)

There are many places of historical interest in our country. I like to visit the places whenever I get time. During the last winter vacation, I had an occasion to visit the majar of Pir Khan Jahan Ali and the Shat Gambuj Mosque at Bagerhat. Four of my friends and I went there by launch on the 2nd January.

The majar of Khan Jahan Ali stands on a high land at Bagerhat. The tomb was built with cut out stones. On the tomb there are inscriptions (AwfwjLb) in Arabic. A big fair is held beside the majar every year on the night of the full moon in the month of Chaitra. The visitors coming here enjoy the time very much. I as well as my friends also enjoyed a lot.

There is a big lake like tank in front of the mazar. It is one of the biggest tanks excavated by him. There are some crocodiles in it. When the crocodiles come, people throw cocks, hens or goats at them and they swallow the offerings.

We stayed there for some time and watched the scene worth visiting. Then we left for the Shat Gambuj Mosque. This is about three kilometers away from the majar. The Shat Gambuj Mosque is a large building. Actually it has seventy seven gambuj or domes and not ‘shat’ or sixty gambuj, as the name indicates. The mosque has been declared as ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO.

We spent about seven hours visiting these two places of historical importance. We felt like visiting these places in the days of Pir Khan Jahan Ali. The past history flashed before our mind’s eyes and made us very emotional. We came to Bagerhat in the afternoon. We enjoyed the full time of our visit. The visit was really a memorable experience in my life. (Words : 304)

Our life today is governed by the offshoots of science. Computer invention is the most determining factor in this respect. It has brought about a revolutionary change in the face of the global world. This change has been possible through the information technology (IT) based on computer-internet system. This information technology or computer & internet based Bangladesh is called a digital Bangladesh.

To cherish such a dream of digital Bangladesh is easy but it is too much difficult to materialize this dream. Land phone, mobile, computer, laptop, e-magazine, e-book readers and many more tools of information technology will be available in every nook and corner of the country. People will no more have to stand in queue to collect tickets, result etc or to deposit and withdraw money or to buy and sell things.

Education is the backbone of a nation. So we must put our first priority on education sector with a view to establishing a digital Bangladesh. We can make video of teachers’ lectures of speeches and display them on the white screens before the learners. A learner can receive education sitting in his house.

Modern science has given birth to a new world in the field of medical treatment. If the internet connection can be spread widely, a patient can receive prescription of medicine without appearing before a physician by paying offers through online banking system.

We can make the administration dynamic, work-oriented and free from corruption by setting up CCTV camera through computer-internet system.

Computer network has made banking sector more dynamic than ever before. Now we no more need carry cash money with us to the remotest regions of the country.It is said, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast”. We also hope that we shall be able to turn our war-shattered country into a digital Bangladesh by bringing about an all round development through computer internet system. . (Words : 314)

Festivals of Bangladesh have always played a significant role in the life of the people of Bangladesh. Those are parts and parcels of Bengali culture and tradition. The people of Bangladesh like to observe different kinds of festivals. There are many festivals in our country. Some are religious festivals, some are cultural and some are historical.

Festivals play an important role in the social life of ordinary Bangladeshis. The biggest Muslim religious festivals are the Eid-ul-Fitr and the Eid-ul-Azha, Muharram and Miladunnabi which are celebrated widely in our country. The Hindus have many religious festivals like the Durga Puja, Shyama Puja, Saraswati Puja, Laxmi Puja which are also celebrated widely here. Among other religious communities, the Christians observe Christmas and the Buddhists observe Buddha Purnima.

The first day of Bengali New Year is a colourful event in the cities and villages throughout the country. The day (14 April) is a public holiday. The most attractive event takes place at Ramna Park in Dhaka. Students of the Institute of Fine Arts of Dhaka University organize colourful procession where paper made animals and masks figure are worn. Besides this, many fairs are held in Dhaka and other towns and villages in our country.

The biggest state festival, the Independence Day (26th March) and Victory day (16^th December) are observed throughout the country. They are also public holidays.

Amar Ekushey Grantho Mela of every year is observed throughout the month of February in remembrance of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952.

Birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on 25th Baishakh (8 May) and that of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on 11th Jaystha (24 May) are observed throughout the country. People all over the country remain joyful and excited on the festival days. They try to enjoy these days according to their sweet will. (Words : 300)

Tree plantation means planting seedlings and saplings to get profit and to maintain ecological balance. Planting trees is a noble work as plants and trees supply oxygen, the most vital thing for which we survive, give fruits, flowers, timbers and what not.

Trees are useful to us in many ways. Carbon dioxide makes our atmosphere or environment poisonous for us. Trees consume this carbon dioxide and thereby makes our environment safe for us. Some trees give us fruits and flowers; some trees supply timber for furniture. Trees make the land fertile. They save land from erosion. In summer, they bear the scorching rays of the sun and give us cool shade under them. Trees in our forests check the quick flow of rain-water and thereby check the occurence of high flood in our river. They maintain ecological balance.

Despite the immense benevolent service, the green trees are disappearing fast. People often cut down trees for fuel, furniture and other purposes. In addition, many greedy and corrupted officials and active gangs are engaged in cutting trees. This is creating a dangerous situation for our country.

Our country lacks large forests. We have some forests like the Sundarbans, Modhupur forests and forests of Chittagong Hill Tracts. But these are not enough. Nowadays Bangladesh has been facing drought, excessive rainfall and floods because of tremendous shortage of her forests.

We should, therefore, make it a point to plant more trees than we cut down. Every family of the villages should be encouraged and inspired to plant trees on the banks of the ponds and near the houses.

In fine, tree plantation is necessary for the maintenance of ecological balance. If we are careless about the importance of trees, our existence will be doomed. This is why an elaborate plan for plantation of trees is a must for us. (Words : 305)