Paragraph Name : Technical Education and General Education

Answer: Education is the backbone of a nation. Education enlightens a person. In this respect, both types of education play significant roles in the development of a nation. General education usually makes a man highly education. But this type of education often fails to establish a man in his life, because general education does not make a person specialized. As a result, a number of highly education persons remain unemployed and finally, they become the burden of the country. On the other hand, a man who has technical education, can somehow manage a job or may be self-reliant. Ours is the age of survival of the fittest. So, general education often cannot provide a man with any suitable job. Rather it produces highly education clerks. General education may fulfill the demand of education but it cannot fulfill one’s basic needs. A country, like Bangladesh needs devoted workers’ which only technical education may provide. Surprisingly, it is seen that one, completing his MBBS course, serves in a bank or in any commercial institution. Then where, remains the value of that degree? A moneyed man may be generally educated. He can contribute to the country and nation by his knowledge. Conversely, technical education is job oriented. It ensures getting a job in the respective field, whereas general education increases tension and frustration. Technical education should be compulsory to all. On the contrary general education should be only for the selected persons. Regarding our socio-economic condition, technical education is inevitable. Clerks and officials are needed, but some skilled workers are more important. We should bear in mind that there is no alternative to production and this production is possible on the part of the skilled persons. A skilled worker is preferable to a highly education unemployed person. Both types of education are welcome so long as education and knowledge are concerned. But they should be distinguished if the question of reality and pragmatic value arises.

Paragraph Name : Private University and Public University

Answer: Education is the backbone of a nation. We get education from tow streams, one is public and the other is private. These two streams are going on side by side. The public universities are open to all. But one has to face hard competition for a seat. On the other hand, it is less difficult to get a seat in a private university. The private universities are meant for the moneyed persons as they have to pay a lot. The public universities are cheaper and the private universities are costlier. This is the age of privatisation. So, the private universities are becoming popular day by day. The public universities have to face a number of problems. Students politics plays a vital role in deteriorating the academic environment in the public universities. As a result, students have to face session jam, So, the conscious and the able persons are easily impressed by the private institutions. A public university is run in a large scale. The government of a poor country cannot afford to manage everything. So, in order to get some extra facilities, the moneyed students easily impressed by the alluring advertisements of the private university. It is to be noted that the private universities are set up only for commercial purposes. As a result, some problems often arise. The private sectors are not still properly developed and they have not been able to come out of limitations. The two sectors should be developed in a balanced way, and the main function should be only for knowledge and education other than commerce. In fact the two sectors are playing important role to make the nation highly education.

English Word Meaning in Bangla: stream- ধারা, moneyed- ধনী, privatisation- ব্যক্তিমালিকানা ধীন, hamper- ব্যাহত হওয়া, impressed- প্রভাবিত হওয়া, afford- সামর্থ্য, alluring- মুগ্ধকর, commercial- ব্যবসায়িক, purpose- উদ্দেশ্য, arise- উঠা, backbone- মেরুদন্ড।

Paragraph Name : Money or Happiness

Answer: It is an undeniable fact that both money and happiness are defining factors in anybody’s life. Both are very important in our life. We earn money to get everything necessary in life. But money can’t buy happiness. No matter how difficult it is to earn money, to gain happiness is even more difficult. Even after having enough money, we can ‘t guarantee happiness. Money is one thing, and happiness is quite another. Though we can have enough money for our basic necessities, happiness doesn’t come along with that. It is possible that despite being rich, one is still not happy. On the contrary, a poor man can live in happiness as happiness lies in contentment. There is nothing wrong about wanting to earn more money, but one should not forget one’s family and social life. In the pursuit of wealth, one may lose one’s most important relationships with one;s friends and family. Furthermore, one’s mental and physical health can be affected badly because of dissatisfaction and lack of self- control. Besides, if a man gets embroiled in social crisis, money itself cannot relieve him of the pains.Therefore, money is not essential to happiness.

English Word Meaning in Bangla: undeniable- অনস্বীকার্য, defining- নির্ধারন করা, factor- উপাদান, necessary- প্রয়োজনীয়, gain- অর্জন করা, guarantee- সম্ভাবনাময়, quite- সম্পুর্ন, basic necessities- অপরিহার্য সামগ্রি, lie in- নিহিত থাকা, contentment – পরিতৃপ্তি, pursuit- পশ্চাদ্ধাবন/লাভের চেষ্টা।

Paragraph Name : Democracy and Autocracy

Answer: There are two types of government in the modern world, and they are democratic and autocratic. The main function of both the types of government is to rule the nation. In a democratic system, The public opinion is clearly reflected as the government is established by the direct support of people. On the contrary,autocratic government is not at all people oriented. In this system, government comes to power ignoring and disregarding public opinion. In a democratic system, government cannot be despotic as the citizens of a country can change the government and establish a new one in accordance with their needs. In the democratic system, people are the source of all power; on the contrary,in an autocratic system, the new government comes the power through overpowering and dethroning the established government. Since a democratic government is a government by the people, if most of the people are careless and ignorant, unskilled government is bound to be established. Some says that it is a rule of the ignorant people. On the other hand if a despotic government becomes moral and ideal, the people can be more benefited. A democratic government is suitable for the people and the members of the government.

English Word Meaning in Bangla: democratic- গনতান্ত্রিক, autocratic- স্বৈরতান্ত্রিক, oriented- কন্দ্রিক, disregard- অগ্রাহ্য করা, despotic- স্বৈরাচারি, dethrone- ক্ষমতাচ্যুত করা, overpower- উৎখাত করা, unskilled- অদক্ষ, established- প্রতিষ্ঠিত, suitable- উপযুক্ত, types- ধরন, rule- শাসন করা।

Paragraph Name : Natural Calamities

Answer: Natural calamities means disaster by nature. Bangladesh is called a land of natural calamities because she is affected by various natural disasters like flood, drought, river erosion, storm, earthquake etc. Natural calamities are common occurrences here. Every year they bring about devastating effects on the people of the country. Among these devastating forces of nature, floods and cyclones are the most common, which visit Bangladesh several times a year. Heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage system all over the country are some of the causes of flood. Flood water and cyclones wash away houses and cattle, damage crops, uproot trees, and make life unstable for some time. The miseries of the flood and cyclone- affected people know no bounds. They take shelter in tents. They suffer from want of foods clothes, medicines etc. Sometimes, diseases like cholera and diarrhoea break out in the affected areas. It can be said that natural calamities for a country like Bangladesh are destructive. So, steps should be taken to mitigate their adverse effects for the greater interest of the country. The government and NGOs should come forward to help the victims during natural calamities.

English Word Meaning in Bangla: calamity- দুর্যোগ, disaster- বিপর্যয়, drought- অনাবৃষ্টি, river erosion- নদী ভাঙ্গন, occurrence- ঘটনা, bring about- নিয়ে আসা, devastating- বিধ্বংসী, inadequate- অপর্যাপ্ত, wash away- ভাসিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়া।

Paragraph Name : Extracurricular Activities

Answer: Extracurricular- activities are those that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of a school, collage or university. That is, extracurricular activities are the activities that are not part of mainstream education of an institution. Generally, such activities are not mandatory; rather social, philanthropic, and often involve others of the same age. Extracurricular activities usually include music, drama, dancing, swimming, debating sports, etc. Besides, inter- collage competitions, the annual sports and seasonal games are also included in extracurricular activities. Many educational institutions have clubs for each of these activities. Students become members of these clubs and take part in different competitions. Extra-curricular activities are helpful to develop various skills of the students, which may help them in real life. These activities increase students, efficiency in many ways. A sound physical and mental health is direct outcome of extracurricular activities. Besides, students can gather experiences through them. Many students have become successful in their lives by dint of such activities. No doubt extra-curricular activities are very important in students life. Therefore, students must take part in extra-curricular activities alongside regular studies.

English Word Meaning in Bangla: fall outside- আওতাভূক্ত, realm- রাজ্য, curriculum- নির্ধারিত পাঠক্রম, mandatory- বাধ্যতামুলক, philanthropic- জনহিতকর, included- অন্তভূক্ত, helpful- সহায়ক, develop- বিকশিত করা, skill- দক্ষতা, real life- বাস্তব জীবন।