One of the best topics in the Mathematics curriculum in grade eight is introducing Pattern in the first chapter. It is really an excellent initiative by the curriculum authority though there are very few changes in the curriculum only.
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False is false and true is true
“So many words regarding quick rental, will it stop tomorrow?” said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a taunting mode in Parliament a few days ago. Not only quick rentals, all power plants can be stopped and the Government has the…
Can water supply and sanitation be a ‘preventive medicine’?
World-wide, development agencies have increased their investment in water supply and sanitation as a ‘preventive medicine’to address the growing threat from infectious water-related diseases. The policy briefs draws on the Special issue of Water International (vol. 38. 7) to reveal…
Upazila election for democracy!
Upazila Election- third phase was not held properly as stated by Election Working Group (EWG), a non-government body comprising 27 organisations. Around 2500 observers were recruited in the 81 upazilas. They have found so many anomalies in the election.
No classes in schools, colleges for 8 months a year?
A report has been published in a renowned daily that no classes are held for 8 months in a year in schools and colleges. That’s to say on 75 percent days of the year classes are not held due to…
The poorest PM in the world and ourselves
Sushil Kayirala, the Prime Minister of Nepal is reported to be the poorest PM in the world. He had been living in a very simple rented house before be came to power as PM of Nepal. This house was rented…
Only 10 percent water flowing down the Teesta
The Indian authorities have been diverting water and so Bangladesh get only 10 percent water at the Teesta Barrage. The Teesta is supposed to have 5,000 cusecs water at the time but we receive only 500 cusecs that is the…
Talk of development and the real picture
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said in Parliament, though most of the people do not bother, “what government has done in a short time, was done by none in the past” has drawn my attention. I do not know enough…
No brothel in B’desh should be Int’l Women’s Day slogan
The 8th March, the international women’s day will be celebrated in Bangladesh as in other countries of the world. The theme of the day is INSPRING CHANGE. The Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs (MoWCA) and many NGOs will squander…
Leaders of the ruling party should work for the masses
It is found that senior leaders Awami League have little work except criticising the BNP using nasty words. AL central leader Tofail Ahmed has said BNP have participated in the Upazila election after rubbing nose on the ground. But people…
The finance minister’s account!
Finance minister- Abul Mal Abdul Muhit has said that Jamaat-e-Islami is involved in snatching away three convicted JMC members from the prison van. We would not have been astonished if he had said Jmaat-e-Islami was involved also in siphoning a…
For kind attention of the Communication Minister
The news item – “The government is going to be strict to control private cars” said Obaidul Kader, communication minister – has drawn my attention. He also has said, it is seen that 8-10 private cars belong to a single…
Empower women for enhancing their dignity
According to a report of the human rights wing of the UN, one-third of women are raped or physically tortured during their life, which is around one billion across the world. To raise awareness and to end of violence against…
Matia and her courage!
Agriculture minister Matia Choudhury said on the occasion of Agriculturist day 2014 at Agriculturists Institution hall in the capital “we have come to power through an election and so we do not fear anybody’s piercing look”. We really do appreciate…
Minister! please love students not merely the PM
A few days ago, students were lined up at many places on streets in the country for giving receptions to new ministers or MPs. Such reports were published in the national dailies highlighting that the students were tired and hungry…
Foolish public and intelligent leaders!
A report “Many students of Shylhet and Baniachong have not got the text books yet though they have passed the annual examination a month ago” published in a Bengali daily has drawn my attention. The students of grade nine of…
Taking reception by using students
A news report titled “Leaders take golden boat and students stay on the road hungry” published in a daily has drawn my attention. Many many thanks to the media.
Should incumbents learn from history?
One aspect of our life is, once the people were in favour of the Muslim League and later changed their opinion that supported the Awami League. People then left the Awami League and accepted the BNP and then again went…
Teacher helps or hinders mental growth of students!
My fourteen years kid, the younger one, have been so much indifferent to his studies that after getting his result a few days ago, he asked me to buy some English story books from the New Market in Dhaka because…
Thoughts of Zafar on young people
Anarticle “Prayer to the new generation” written by the renowned writer Zafar Iqbal published in an online newspaper touches us. I really agree with his views. But when Muslims are tortured and murdered in Palestine, India and many other countries…
Bangladeshi women are sexually abused in abroad!
The report “Female labour migration from BD marks rise in last 12 months” published in a daily has drawn my attention. In 2013, female labour migrated to Jordan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Qatar mainly for their housekeeping…
How heinous is power politics!
On two previous occasions when Awami League came to power there was share market debacle and no proper investigation was done. An inquiry report was prepared by a noted banker, but no one was punished. A number of banks and…
Headmaster torches school. Who is responsible?
A report under the headline “Headmaster torches school furniture to pin blame opposition” published on 08 January has drawn my attention. Abdul Mannan, the headmaster of Sujabad Government Primary School at Shajahanpur upazila, in the district of Bogra has been…
When eminent person slams media!
The report “Zafar Iqbal slams media” published in a daily has drawn my attention. I am one of his fans and I like him very much for many reasons. No one is in favour of violence. But violence is happening.
No one is listening!
Civil society and almost all from each party urge the government to stop one sided election of the 10th Parliament.
AL-style election makes place in history
The 10th Parliamentary election will get place history for its bad instance and would be the worst election in Bangladesh. Earlier, AL talked of Magura-style election, and now people will talk of AL-style election.
Quality education and JSC/PSC results, 2013
In the name of quality education the incumbent government introduced JSC/PSC examination a few years ago. The government apparently wants to show that the quality education has been incresasing during the last few years as shown in the pass rate…
Government sponsored blockade
One of my relatives has been working for an NGO in Dhaka for a long time. He usually comes to Rajshahi every weekend. He did not come to Rajshahi for about a month due to nationwide blockade by the opposition.
The AL ministers did have Aladin’s lamp!
Many many thanks to the print media and the newspersons serving those with news items of interest to readers. Around ten thousand times cash money of one former minister has increased during the last few years. One such minister who…
District primary education officer adds up marks!
The “number of his own daughter has been increased by the district education officer of Khhagrachhari” according to a news item published in a daily newspaper that attracted my attention.