The Historical Events of Bangladesh
Author: Kh. Atiar Rahman
There is no denying the fact that in the history of Bangladesh, the three chronological events are well thought-out to raise our heads worldwide as the citizens of a free nation in all sectors of development. After a long and magnificent movement for nine months; our nation’s glory and honour has symbolized our growth of economy, social and cultural ambiance in her background to be emerged as an independent state. In my opinion, besides Liberation War and 21st February, Nobel Peace Prize awarding event has also endorsed the prestige and high honour of our country through out the world. Such unparalleled historical event has unquestionably amplified the earth-shattering of Bangladesh in respect of our history, geography, financial system, tradition, heritage and ethnicity and as such we are in the way to build up our resources so that we can expect more Nobel laureate signifying history for mankind. The three historical events are: the 21st February symbolizing the value and honour of our mother tongue, Liberation War envisaging our emergence as a citizen of a free country and finally, Grameen Bank Project founded by Dr Younus has occupied a great off-planet to alleviate poverty and the sufferings of human beings.
Language Day: 21st February
Suffice it to say that the movement of 21st February was a call for restoration of democracy for which the non-co-operation movements with the then rulers have been promulgated day by day to achieve independence as an ultimate target. Due to the fact, it was not only their sole desire to make Urdu as a state language but also there were many reasons behind it which may be reflected as Political and educational aggression, to pollute Socio-economic condition, to pollute cultural and traditional affairs, to occupy monopolies over trade and commerce, to handicap people under obligation towards submission, to surpass the people under tyrannous depletion etc and hence in regard to economical aspects in common life, the goods which were produced by our painstaking people from our land and factories were taken to the West Pakistan and priced cheaply in that land but it was costly to us to consume. From such agitation, our movement for independence had been picked up the pace day by day. From such point, it is clear that after the emergence of Bangladesh such profile of economy either Micro or Macro has been achieved due to active intervention of our people in different sectors of development. This identity whatever we posses were not possible if 21st February was not created to retaliate the tyrannical boom of the then rulers of Pakistan. And as such, in this day some young persons of our country have declared indomitable movement to create confrontation against the conspiracy of our mother tongue. They have intensified the movement by degrees and being polemical, the then rulers have invaded them and ultimately they had shot them dead. This is such a movement where our heroes have laid down their lives for the cause of dignity of our mother tongue. In the whole world, such unparalleled movement has never been taken place. Like each year, this year has carried out this day with due somber mood and prominence and as such we celebrate this day with honour according to the heritage of the country. This day is mixed with our Independence Day as if it is mixed with our blood and bone. The heroes who have laid down their lives for the cause of our equality, liberty and national prestige of our country shall remain ever memorable to us.
Our Liberation Day
Bangladesh came into being as an independent state in 1971 from the emergent of the movement of 21st February. The movement spread as nation wide agitation and there is no doubt that our economic profile has been flourishing day by day and we can say that the 21st February is a milestone of our economic prosperity and political affiliation in the dimension of Bangladesh in the world map. There was a great ambiguity in between the measuring of values made between the two countries and not only that in case of import and export of our commodities, such ambiguity was largely revitalized. It is a significant fact that they led their efforts to suppress us every time in the field of economics, trade and commerce ingrained in common life. Bangladesh became independent and sovereign state after a vigorous call for liberation struggle which was made following the brutal crackdown of the Pakistani Armed forces at midnight of 25th March, 1971 on the innocent people of what was then East Pakistan. The struggle for liberation continued for about 9 months till the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered on 16th December, 1971. Since then, 26th March is celebrated as the National and Independence Day and the 16th December has been recognized as the Victory Day.
That is to say, our Bangladesh has been emergent on 9 months struggle and on 16 December it became enemy free state in the history of the world. We became free and we achieved independence. The Pakistani rulers did not agree to our sovereign but they fought against the innocent people to snatch away the right of our people and they were defeated and we won victoriously. The armies of Pakistani rulers have taken away the lives of our valuable resources which are our honourable learned and wise men of this sacred soil. It was a heinous deed and the world had never supported this. The territory comprising Bangladesh was inhabited by the proto-Australoids and the proto-Mongoloid, later mingled by the Dravidians, Aryans and Mongolians. Muslim conquest of the regions and continuous rule for about 500 years helped spreading Islam in the region first Arab traders in the region, started first by Arab traders and missionaries in the 11th century. By the end of 16th century Europeans started arriving. By promoting treason and by way of agitations and fighting, Robert Clive of East India Company won the battle of palassy which introduced the history of British rule in 1757 and continued till 1947 when the subcontinent was partitioned into and Pakistan and the territory comprising Bangladesh formed the eastern wing of Pakistan. The people of the then East Pakistan declared independence on 26th March, 1971 and won a 9-nine month long war of independence and became independent on 16th December, 1971.
It is evident from the past history that they used to exploit us in different ways for which they formulated the policies to disgrace us in tyrannical attitudes with which our people declared movement on 21st February and being agitated, they protested them against their attitudes and feelings for aggression and misruling. The movement of 21st February was only an agitation against the exploitation of resources in this country which was their object to occupy some how. They wanted to make Urdu as their state language in the sense that they liked to extend their hands for exploitation in respect of economics, commerce, language, education and traditional aspects involved in social and cultural life. Like British Empire, they wanted to torture in respect of mental, physical, political and social aspects ingrained in our common people irrespective of caste and creed. We remember this day with honour and for the sake of their blood shed, they have been immortalized as they were brave to speak about the country and the people of this soil.
Nobel Prize event of Dr. Younus
Recently, Dr. Younus as well as his Grameen Bank establishment has been jointly awarded Nobel Peace Prize due to a great contribution for poverty alleviation of Bangladesh. It is he who firstly introduced micro credit system to the poor people from his Jobla village where he was determined to see happiness and prosperity of the down trodden people and in order to strengthen his programme, he has established “Grameen Bank Micro Credit system”. By virtue of his uncommon talent, perseverance and hardihood, he has been able to promote his institute as a model through the whole world for which he has been awarded ‘Nobel peace prize’. To symbolize his model, the distinguished personalities of the world have recognized him as a Nobel laureate and one of the most influential people in our country. There is no denying the fact that the day it was declared is an event recognized historically for which we are indebted to him and we have a great rectitude for such personality who have brought such honour for the country. By giving only taka 860 as a credit to a woman, he started his career as a planner of micro credit system and he has been successful undoubtedly.
In view of the above, it is evident that as a nation we are prosperous and flourishing and through such significant and historical events, our survival by raising our heads is reasonable if we lead our efforts to develop our basic needs and aspects of relevant branches, we must reach our goal. The three events are glorious in the sense that by dint of our merit, perseverance and hardihood, our emergence as Bengali nation would be fruitful and up to the mark. Hence Somerset says,
‘It is difficult to pass over the razor’s edge
But the wise say, the path to salvation is hard’
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/article-marketing-articles/the-historical-events-of-bangladesh-198648.html
About the Author:
Kh. Atiar Rahman was born at Meherpur in the former district of Kushtia. He has written two books in English, he had written 3234 articles and 1264 poems. His poem ' Mother and kids' and 'Shadow of a moving guy'and Valentines day has been published in International Library of poetry. His uncountable articles, stories and poems have been published in National and International magazines and newspaper.
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Things To See On Your Holidays In Bangladesh
Author: Andrew Gibson
I have always loved travelling to new places because I love meeting new people, experiencing the culture of the place, seeing new sights, and of course, eating authentic foreign cuisine.
I have been to two other countries and I'm not sure if it's all because of the novelty of travelling, but I really enjoyed my destinations. For the most part, I usually travel alone (since I do not know anyone from the area) so I ride public transportation. With those, I get to see the country the way a local would, but I'm pretty sure I appreciate and love the country more than they would.
Well, those two countries I have been are in the same continent as to where I live in. So, as I speak of this, probably since I have started exploring my homeland continent, I guess I would want to visit Bangladesh too.
Known for combining their old and new culture, Bangladesh is an exciting place where you can study about heritage and culture. Well, if you are going to visit the country, like I would, hopefully in the near future, here's a taste of what's in store for tourists in the country.
Bangladesh is a country rich in culture that is completely diverse, making it really fun to be there. Imagine a song that is just a lyric-based one and with only a few musical accompaniments, wouldn't that be weird, but in Bangladesh it's what their ears want to hear. They have a whole different culture and tradition that once entered would totally be like entering a new world.
So what exactly is the best way to start out touring a whole new different and hopefully whacky place? Of course it is through the kitchen! Bangladesh is a land known for its delicious food. If you are in Dhaka, you can try Sajna for local and other cuisines. As most Asian countries, Bangladesh's staple food is boiled rice. They also use mustard and soybean oils as cooking medium. Anyway, perhaps before you leave a restaurant in this foreign land, you should try the Bengali curry, pulaos and the sweets this country has to offer.
After a long hour of practically stuffing yourself with authentic Bangladeshi food (which a lot of people mistake to be the same as Indian food) you can then start burning off the extra calories you just accumulated. If you are interested with treasures, natural treasures that is, then Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka would be the perfect place for you. Not only will you see natural wonders here, you would also see the wonderful Hindu temples and churches around it.
But if you are looking for a place where there would be a lot of people and a place where you could have a little swim, then Cox's Bazaar would be a wonderful place. This beach is famous for being the longest unbroken beach slope in the world.
However, not everyone who wants to be close to nature wants a place where there are a lot of people. At Khulna, you will find the largest forests in the world. It's typically quiet since it is a forest.
If you were looking for something exotic, then Sylhet is the place you're looking for. Different varieties of flora and fauna, several tea plantations and tropical forests are what you would find in this region of Bangladesh.
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About the Author:
Andrew Gibson is MD of Direct Holiday Bookings. It has holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments to rent on line as a holiday home rental. To see an example of Holiday Rental Homes have a look at Holiday Rental Homes
Top 5 Interesting and Beautiful Beaches to Visit in Bangladesh
Top 5 Interesting and Beautiful Beaches to Visit in Bangladesh
Author: Pinky Mcbanon
Bangladesh, located in the South Asia is considered to have the most beautiful and attractive beaches in the world. Because if the country's geography which most of its land areas are just slightly above the sea level, making the country packed with beaches and sea coasts. Here, one can find the beaches that are known throughout the world with their remarkable beauty and attractiveness. There are top five interesting and beautiful beaches to visit in Bangladesh. These beaches have their own exquisiteness and splendor most people from around the world love to visit. Here is the list of the top five beaches in Bangladesh: • Cox's Beach Bazar - known to be the world's longest sea beach, stretching up to 121 kilometers long. The beach is located in the south part of Bangladesh, known as the Cox's Bazar district. The name Cox's Bazar was derived from the man who founded the beach in 1798, the great Captain Cox. Cox's Bazar beach is a very beautiful extended white sand beach which is the favorite of most travelers for a place to spend their vacations and leisure breaks. The beach is mostly favored for its quietness and peacefulness because it is often less crowded unlike the other stunning beaches in the world. Here, visitors can fully enjoy the tranquility and stillness of the beach. • St. Martin's Island - is a small island in located in the southernmost part of Bangladesh, just along the northeast division of the Bay of Bengal, around 9 kilometer south from the Cox's Bazar peninsula. The island is also called "Narical Gingira" which means 'Coconut Island'. This island is a popular tourist spot because of its fascinating beauty. Over 3000 tourists from Bangladesh and also from other countries visit here everyday. The beach is a quiet place to go to, without the bustling noises of beach bars like the other beach have. Here, only the breezing sound of the beach can be heard. St. Martin's Island is truly one of the country's treasured prides. • Kuakata - is a very attractive beach located in the south-western part of Bangladesh. Kuataka is around 320 kilometers south of Dhaka, the country's capital. The beach has a total of 30 kilometers long, and is a famous destination site for both its local people and also foreigners. Visitors adore amazing sunrise and sunset panorama of the beach, which stunningly picture perfect. There are also establishments built around the beach like restaurants and stores where visitors can eat, and shop. Communications here are also made better nowadays, considering wi-fi services available. • Inani Beach - a fine golden sandy beach located about 32 kilometers south of Cox's Bazar. Inani beach is part of the Cox's Bazar's long stretch of beach. The beach is famous for its uniquely shaped Rock and Coral boulders. Visitors love the natural beauty of Inani together with its bright blue waters, which truly breath-taking. Unlike other well known beaches, the Inani beach doesn't have establishments around like hotels and beach clubs so people can peacefully enjoy the calmness and amazing view of the beach. • Patenga beach - a very striking beach located about 14 kilometers south of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The beach has a truly magnificent view of the sea's blue waters. Tourists visit Patenga beach to view the amazing of its sunrise and sunsets which are extremely captivating, especially while the sun's radiance glows among the rock boulders along the beach bay. These are the top five beaches Bangladesh has, which are all definitely alluring and satisfying to visit. Everyone is recommended to visit all of these beaches once they take a trip to the country to have a truly memorable Bangladesh trip.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/top-5-interesting-and-beautiful-beaches-to-visit-in-bangladesh-1047285.html
About the Author:
Ms. Pinky is a mom of 3 school children. She is a Systems Engineer, a Technology Researcher and an Independent Medical Billing and Coding Consultant. She and her family is well-traveled all over the world!
Her blogs and websites focuses on stay-at-home moms, dads and students who wants to work at home, build homebased business http://www.mommyisworkingathome.com.
Visit her Interesting Site on Asian Travels and Destinations. Discover Asia's Culture and Great Food! at http://www.goingplacesinasia.com
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