Modern technology and globalization

Globalization is now largely based on a strong technological foundation. ( a short story ) The transfer of information via the internet has now created an instantaneous and interconnected world of information resulting in a 24- hour trading network. This technology has largely changed by banking and financial activities. Worldwide money transfer and transaction of business have now become a matter of clicking the mouse of a computer. Five out of every six dollars that move in the world economy today travel through the electronic medium.( a short story )  Some products like software and TV programmers are also amenable to digital or electronic transmission. We can now buy and sell goods through the electronic screen. Computers have thus brought about a revolutionary change in today’s world. Globalization is now only what technology makes possible.( a short story )

Grasp all, lose all

There lived a farmer in a village. ( a short story ) He had a wonderful goose. The goose laid an egg of gold every day. The farmer was very greedy. He thought that the stomach of the goose was full of eggs. If he could get all the eggs at a time, he would be a rich man quickly. In order to satisfy his greed, he cut the belly of the goose but found no egg there. ( a short story ) He became extremely disappointed and lost the valuable goose forever. ( a short story ) Instead of becoming rich he became poor. Through this incident the farmer understood that over greediness brought misfortune for him.

Parliament House

The Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a wonder of modern architecture and technology.( a short story )  It is one of the largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in the world. ( a short story ) Originally designed by the famous American architect Louis I Kahn, this 155 ft high 9- story building is surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake.( a short story )  The main section is hidden behind a strong outer covering with circular and triangular openings. ( a short story ) The structure has 1605 doors, 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors totaling to a bewildering length of 41.6 kilometers. ( a short story ) One could easily get lost in this deceptive corridors. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 spectators. It has also three party rooms each of which can seat 153 people.( a short story )  The whole place is air-conditioned and includes all modern amenities.( a short story )  Although construction work on this structure started in 1964, it was finally inaugurated in 1982 and the first parliamentary session was held on 15 February the same year. Being a highly complex structure, its annual maintenance cost is about 50 million taka.( a short story )  This is truly a wonder for a poor country like Bangladesh.

Industrialization in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is an underdeveloped country. ( a short story ) The country is industrially backward. Lack of technological know-how, lack of resources, political instability, and infrastructural backwardness are main obstacles to industrialization in our country. ( a short story ) However, the country has some significant advancement in small and medium level industries. ( a short story ) Many new and heavy industries have also been set up at private enterprises which are remarkably contributing to our national economy.

Problems of industrialization in Bangladesh :

            Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. Agriculture has always been given priority and as a result industries have been ignored. Recently some agro-based industries have been set up. ( a short story ) There are some reasons for which the country has lagged behind in heavy and medium-level industries.( a short story )

(1)Lack of capital : Bangladesh being a poor country, people’s saving is very low. As saving is very poor, investment is also very low.  Again people’s per capita income is very low. So their consumption is also very low. ( a short story ) Consequently local market oriented industries are also very thin here.

(2)Weak investment base : due long colonial rule, economic discrimination and post-liberation nationalization of industrialization, the growth of entrepreneurship has been slow in Bangladesh. Besides, due to bureaucratic red-tapism and lack of investment climate, capital investment has not been developed here.( a short story )

Poor infrastructure:

            Infructural facilies in our country are also poor. Power supply, telecommunication, transport, gas, water supply etc. – all facilities are poor which have hindered process of industrialization in Bangladesh.

Technological know-how:

            Lack of technological know-how is also another reason of our industrial backwardness.

Lack of resources:

            Lack of raw materials and natural resources are also infavourable for our industrialization.

Unskilled human resources :

            Though Bangladesh has a huge population, most of them are uneducated and unskilled. Country lacks specialists, professionals and technologists which also hamper our industrialization.( a short story )

Political instability and lack of proper govt. policy:

            A good govt. policy and political stability are precondition for industrialization. Unfortunately political and instability has always been a common phenomenon here. Besides, no govt. have planned or implemented an industry-oriented policy.

Industrialization : Current scenario :

            However, in recent times, Bangladesh has experienced a dramatic expansion in small and medium level industries, particularly in ready-made garments and textile sector which have boosted country’s economy greatly. In fact, garments sector has emerged as country’s  largest foreign exchange earning sector and provided employment opportunities to millions.( a short story )  Moreover, Bangladesh has also greatly developed in fertilizer, suger, cement, small and light engineering, telecommunication, leather and agro-based industries.

Industrialization : Policies :

            Bangladesh must develop and implement a good investment friendly environment so that foreign direct investment increases here. We have also to set up new export processing zones improve infrastructural facilities. ( a short story ) Political stability must be ensured. Ore human resources should be made skilled and more training and technical institute should be set up for this. ( a short story ) Govt. can encourage privatization and give incentives on exported goods.( a short story )

Conclusion :

            We have vast human resources. Our natural resources and agro-based raw materials are also not negligible.( a short story )  Only a good govt. policy and environment can speed up industrialization and create employment opportunities for millions.( a short story )  So, considering our natural and financial constraints and huge pressure for employment, we should focus on small and medium level export oriented and lab our thick industries

International Mother Language Day

The 21^st February is a memorable day in our national life.( a short story )  The day bears the memory of the great ‘Language Movement’ which was at the root of our liberation war.( a short story )  In 1947, Pakistan was established but soon we understood that we did not have equal share with the other citizens of Pakistan.( a short story )  A clear indication of this was given in the efforts to make Urdu the only State Language of Pakistan. The Bengalis opposed it from the very beginning. On the 21^st February 1952, the police fired on a demonstration in favour of Bangla as one of the State Languages of Pakistan. ( a short story ) A number of patriotic sons of the then Bengal, namely Rafiq, Abul  Barkat and Salam laid down their lives. Since then, it acts as a symbol of our national inspiration. The day is observed with great respect and enthusiasm. Innumerable processions are brought out early in the morning and they end upat the Shahid Minar. Banners and posters are also displayed on this day. ( a short story ) Meetings, seminars, symposiums and cultural ceremonies are also held throughout the country. ( a short story ) This day is not merely a day of ceremonies. It reminds us of our history, cultural heritage and national identity. It also gives us a direction to our national life. Now, it has been declared the ‘International Mother Language Day’. The world has approved of our sacrifice and national issue.( a short story )  It is a great achievement for our country and the national. We are really proud of  this day.

A village fair of Bangladesh

( a short story ) A village fair is an annual affair in rural Bangladesh. ( a short story ) It is generally held on the occasion of some religious festivals or some local important events. It is an occasion for show, sale of various goods and entertainments. ( a short story ) Some fairs last for a day or two and some for das together. Men, women and children eagerly wait for the day.

A village fair generally sits on the bank of a river, or a big canal or tank. Some fair also sits in an open field under a big ancient tree, or in the market place, or in the yard of a temple or by the side of a big road.

Preparation begins before the fair. First the ground is cleared and the whole area is fenced. Then rows of sheds made of bamboo and thatched roofs are built. In between the rows there is wide space for the people to move about. The stalls are arranged accordingly to the articles sold.

( a short story ) A village fair serves as a sort of exhibition of village products. Thongs of many kinds and tastes are brought here for show and sale. ( a short story ) Potters, carpenters, blacksmith and weavers sell their hand made goods.( a short story )  Potters make various types of earthen pots, dolls and some fashionable goods and sell them at a high price. Carpenters sell horses, elephants, boats, carriages made of wood and many other beautiful things painted in an attractive way. Blacksmiths come with their thing and sell them in the fair. Weavers come with their best fine cloths and sprees. Generally children gather around the stalls that sell sweets, toys and balloons and women are attracted mainly by those stalls that sell artificial jewelers, earthen wares, brassware, iron ware shares etc.

( a short story ) A village fair is an occasion of great joy and excitement among the villagers.  Circus, magic shows, merry go rounds cockfights, jarigan, jatra etc, are arranges in the fair. Circus parties often bring their trained small tigers, elephants, monkeys, horses, and bears to show funny feats.( a short story )  However the largest crowd gathers in the jatra pandal.

( a short story ) The village fair has demerits too. Gambling parties come here and entice innocent people to take part in gambling. Cheats, pick-pockets, criminals and village mastans come to the fair and commit various kinds of evil deeds. Sometimes children are lost and this causes great anxiety for the parents. A village fair also creates insanitary conditions. Sweet stalls are open.( a short story )  There is no shed over them. Flies sit on the sweet and dust falls on them. People buy these sweets and rat them.  As a result there is every chance of the outbreak of cholera and dysentery.( a short story )

A village fair is very useful and important. It removes of life and brings joys to the villages. It helps a man to forget his sorrows and sufferings for the time being. People meet their kith and kin mix with a variety of people. It enables the village people to show and sell their hand made things. It is of great importance to all.( a short story )