UNIT: ONE | OPINION MATTERS

OPINION MATTERS, UNIT 1.1.1

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This is an illustration of the national memorial of Bangladesh. I can tell you something about the national memorial of Bangladesh. It is a monument that was built to honour and remember the people who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971. The monument is located in Savar, about 35 km northwest of the capital city, Dhaka. It was designed by Syed Mainul Hossain and completed in 1982.

The monument has seven pairs of triangular-shaped walls that represent the seven major events in the history of Bangladesh, such as the Language Movement, the Six Point Movement, and the Liberation War. The walls also symbolize the rising spirit of the nation and the aspiration for freedom. The monument is surrounded by an artificial lake and a green park.

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This is an illustration of The Bangabandhu Satelite-1. It is the first satellite of Bangladesh. It is named after the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It was launched on 12 May 2018 by a SpaceX rocket from the USA.

The satellite is used for communication and broadcasting services in Bangladesh and nearby countries. It has 40 transponders that can send and receive signals. It can also provide internet, TV, radio, and phone services. The satellite is expected to last for 15 years. It is located at a fixed position in the sky, 119.1° east of Bangladesh. It has the colours of the Bangladesh flag and the government logo on its body.

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This is an illustration of Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born scientist and teacher of the deaf, in 1876. He was the first to get a patent for the telephone, which he called an “electrical speech machine”.

Bell was interested in sound and speech because his mother and wife were both deaf. He experimented with different ways of making sound visible and sending sound signals through wires.

Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, built the first working telephone in 1876. They used a transmitter, a receiver, a battery, and a wire. The transmitter converted sound waves into electrical impulses, and the receiver converted them back into sound. Bell spoke the first words ever transmitted by telephone to Watson: “Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you.”

OPINION MATTERS, UNIT 1.2.1

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As Bangalees Bangabandhu’s speech at the United Nations Assembly is a matter of great pride for us. On September 25th 1974. Bangabandhu delivered his historic speech during the 29th session of the United Nations General Assembly, just a week after. Bangladesh became a member of the UN. The president of the UN welcomed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to address the General Assembly. He started his speech by saying, “Today as I stand before this Assembly. I share with you profound satisfaction that the 75 million people of Bangladesh are now represented in this Parliament of Man…” This speech is remarkable in the history of Bangladesh for primarily two reasons. Firstly, it marked the first time a speech was delivered in Bangla at the UN. Secondly, it introduced fresh ideas and policies aimed at building a brave new world, free of economic inequalities, social injustice, military aggression and threats of nuclear war.

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How the Pyramids at Giza were built is one of Egypt’s biggest mysteries. These monumental tombs are relics of Egypt’s Old Kingdom era and were constructed approximately 4,500 years ago. The Pyramids were constructed throughout Ancient Egyptian history as a means for Pharaohs to display their power. A Pharaoh was believed to be a semi-divine being who ruled on Earth during life and then transitioned into an afterlife amongst the gods.

In the picture above, all three of Giza’s renowned pyramids and their intricate burial complexes were constructed from around 2550 to 2490 B.C. These pyramids were built by Pharaoh Khufu (tallest). Khafre (in the background), and Menkaure (in the front). The pyramid of Khufu is the largest among the three pyramids at Giza and holds the record for the world’s largest stone structure, standing over 480 feet high. It was constructed during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu, the second Pharaoh of the fourth dynasty. The second largest pyramid at Giza is that of Khufu’s son, Khafra. The renowned Sphinx statue is believed to have been constructed to honour and resemble the Pharaoh Khafra, and it stands beside his pyramid. The third and smallest of the main pyramids at Giza belongs to another Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, Menkaure. It stands at just over 200 feet in height. Each of these pyramids forms the centre of its own complex of structures, including smaller tombs, chambers, work camps and cemeteries for lesser elites.

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Wildlife in Bangladesh is the major attraction for the tourism sector in the country. This has led to many government initiatives aimed at protecting these populations from further decline. The banteng, hispid hare, and Asian elephant are mainly threatened by poaching and hunting. If their populations are not monitored and guarded, they may soon become extinct.

Asian Elephant

The trunk of the Asian elephant is believed to contain up to 60,000 muscles. It is used by the elephant for dusting, breathing, feeding, washing, and grasping among other functions. The elephant has smooth skin, is grey, and has an average weight of 2.7 tons for females and 4 tons for males. Asian elephants are mainly found in the Chattogram Hills of Bangladesh, an area less accessible to humans. As a result, human-elephant conflicts are few in this region. The primary threat to the Asian elephant’s existence is habitat loss due to the increasing human population. Additionally, elephants face poaching threats as they are hunted for ivory, food, and leather.

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