The Messages We Get from the Immortal Works of Rabindranath Tagore

We can submerge and invigorate our life in the sea of knowledge created by the great poet Rabindranath Tagore. His immortal works have become an endless source of inspiration for us to live an enlightened life, to fight against all sorts of suppression and oppression and to work for universal peace and prosperity. The messages he tried to convey to us through his works should be followed to build a better world.

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Road to Prosperity: Tips for Getting Smarter

Smart people are liked by all, in friend circle or in work place. The word ‘smart’ links us with other qualifying words such as good looking, well versed, quick in thinking, well organized and so on. Smartness is also an added quality for the job hunters. To become smart, we should follow the tips given below:

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Golden Days in Cadet Colleges

Before my result of M.A. was published, I had joined in a college as a part time teacher of English in a private college near to my residence to pass the leisure time effectively and to gain some experience. From my boyhood I had cherished the idea that teaching is a lofty profession and teachers are highly esteemed in the society as they are architects of the society. I have read in many places about the glorious role of the teachers in changing the society, and hence prepared myself to accept the noble profession. But in real life I found completely a different picture, which shattered my long cherished dream.

            Some of the teachers, who used to draw their salary regularly, were never found in college compound. Others who did not have much influence on administration had to come in the college but did not bother about the overall improvement of the students. None seemed to have any commitment as teachers. Even they used to help students to take unfair means in the public examinations. It pained me a lot and I prayed to Almighty so that I would get a job where I could serve properly and could make my life meaningful.

            I applied for a number of jobs and was appearing for written and viva tests one after another. One day I got the joining letter from the Chairman, Governing Bodies, Bangladesh Cadet Colleges asking me to join as a lecturer of English in Mirzapur Cadet College before 26^th October, 1991. My result of M.A. was yet to be published. I joined there accordingly and found Syed Salimullah as the Principal, who was the chairman in my viva board. The work place was exactly what I always bore in my mind.

            As my father served in Rajshahi University, I was brought up in Rajshahi University campus. I studied in Rajshahi University School, Rajshahi College and Rajshahi University. I used to spend most of the time in British Council Library, Rajshahi University Library; I played in the grounds, swam in the swimming pool and in the ponds, watched cultural activities. So I wanted similar environment in my work place too and I got every thing in Cadet College campus. As a new teacher, it was challenging for me to tackle the talented cadets. However, I tried to make myself worthy for Cadet College. My stay in Mirzapur Cadet College was short; I was transferred to Rangpur Cadet College ten months after my joining.   

            Rangpur Cadet College, being near to Rangpur town, was attractive to the officers and employees of the college. According to me, Rangpur Cadet College of that time should be the model for all other cadet colleges. Lt. Col. Khodkar Obaidul Anwar was a dynamic Principal, who used to participate in all activities of the cadets; he played volleyball with cadets and teachers every day, played flutes on the stage and very often arranged cultural activities in officer’s club.  At the very day of reporting to the college, he advised me, “It may so happen that one day your son or daughter or any other relatives may get admitted in Cadet College. If you contribute by your merit and hard work, they will get the benefit; and if you neglect your duty and make the college worse, they will suffer.” How true he was! Being inspired by him, some of us started learning guitar. In one cultural function, Mr. Khetab Uddin Mondol, Mrs. Anis Hasina, Ms. Nasima and I played guitar together on the stage. After few days my classmate Mr. Nazrul Islam, now Deputy Director in Open University, joined there. It was a glorious time we passed there; we walked together around the college campus through the village roads and fields and discussed many necessary and unnecessary things. We didn’t know how time  passed. In 1994, I was posted in Rajshahi Cadet College, which is situated on the bank of the Padma.

            As my home district is Rajshahi, my attachment with my family members and relatives grew stronger. After few days I was made OIC of officers’ club. I used to arrange cultural function very often. The children of the campus were well trained; they could present a show with a very short preparation. My friend Nazrul was also transferred there and our gossip went on in full swing. We had trips in different places; we had also river cruise. We even dared to cross the Padma by swimming, ofcourse in dry season. Mr. Aminul Islam, Mr. Nurul Islam, Mr. Kayser, Mr. Manirul Islam, Mr. Habubur Rahman and many others were in our team. The most important time we passed at the tenure of Principal Lt. Col. Rezaul Alam, who was from engineering corps. He had also MBA degree. Being inspired by him Mr. Zahid and I started doing MBA under Open University. Our Principal helped us with his rich collection of books. He also inspired us to take classes with multimedia projectors. He himself showed us how to take class with PowerPoint presentation.  He instructed all teachers to make slides on their subjects. Thus we had a good collection of slides. Then all the computers were taken under network system. Result Sheets, Assessment Form which had been written manually by the teachers after giving three or four days labor, were then prepared by a computer application/software within twenty minutes. The application/ software was prepared by Mr. Mafiz, a lecturer of Physics. Form Masters used to input the marks and comments; House Master, Medical Officer, Adjutant and Principal posted their comments from their computers and final complete Result Sheets and Assessment Reports were printed from Vice Principal’s office. The Assessment Reports were signed by the concerned people just after result meeting. So it was possible to hand over Assessment Reports to the cadets at the time of departure in every term. I was also in charge of language lab which was a great  attraction for the cadets. I used to download audio clip and handouts from www.bbclearninenglish.com and used those in the lab.

            I want to remember with great respect Principal Lt. Col. Foyzul Islam, who was very sincere, sober and skilled as an administrator. He also made me OIC, cadet mess and told, ‘I want to give my authority to you to run the mess.’ After few months he called me and asked about my career as he was going for promotion meeting. After some enquiries, he said to me, ‘the person like you should get promotion.’ After coming from promotion meeting, he informed me of the good news. Then I was transferred to Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College as an Assistant Professor.

            Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College has occupied abandoned properties and buildings of cement factory and renovated those for the use of cadets and officials. Principal Abu Syed Biswas, a man of action, was sent as the founding Principal. I got him as Vice-Principal and subsequently as Principal in Rajshahi Cadet College. As it is a new cadet college, those who had been posted here were skilled and devoted. I was really astonished to see how the cadets, officers and employees were properly tuned up. Development work was going on in every sector. Computer lab, language lab, library were getting enriched. We also founded a school in the campus for the children of campus and surrounding areas. The role of Major Jubaer, ex-adjutant, should be remembered. Actually we all were in a creative mood. After the retirement of Mr. Abu Syed Biswas, came Princpal SM Jamshed Ali, whom I found in Rajshahi Cadet College as my  House Master. Now under his leadership we are working relentlessly for the overall improvement of the college. Recently this college has become jointly champion in Inter Girls’ Cadet College Sports Meet. The results of JSC, SSC and HSC are also outstanding.

            Here we are all in bondage of brotherhood. All are committed to their profession. I am lucky that I have got such friendly colleagues to stay in this lovely campus.  

           

  

Funeral Blue-WH Auden; Bangla translation Audio clip

বাংলায় অনুবাদকৃত অডেনের কবিতা শুনুন।

London Olympics

Olympics Summer Games 2012 is going to be hosted in London city from July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012 by Great Britain. This is the 3^rd time the country is arranging Olympics but with different dimension. This Olympic that comprises 26 sports to be held in 28 venues is going to hook the attention of the sports crazy people all over the world. 205 nations will take part in it.

Arrangement for the great occasion is almost finished. Olympic committee is working hard to give it a different shape.  London city is putting on festive look. To impress the world community, to uphold the culture of the country, the British people are working hard.

Five interlocked rings symbolizing five original continents will travel on the Thames river. There will be a relay with Olympic torch. The inauguration and final ceremonies will be held with marked difference. The presentation of singer Adele will be the main attraction of the closing ceremony. A symphony of music at the participation of a large number artists and musicians will be produced as a testimony of British taste and imagination. People will enjoy more with their eyes closed than with their eyes open. Fire work off course will add more attraction to the ceremony. Olympic Park, Orbit, Lives Sites, London Festivals will be a part of the grand occasion.

We hope Olympics 2012 with its aim to establish unity and brotherhood among the nations will be successful. It will be able to uphold its motto, ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’.

শেখা এবং লেখা দুটোই সমান ভাবে চলবে

আমি অত্যন্ত চমৎকৃত এবং গর্বিত হয়েছি বাংলাদেশি কয়েকটি ওয়েবসাইট দেখে। তারমধ্যে  www.bdtips.com, www.somewhereinblog.net, www.techtunes.com.bd,  অন্যতম। এ ওয়েবসাইটগুলো যেমনি শিক্ষনীয় তেমনি উপভোগ্য। সাইটগুলো সম্পর্কে নিম্নে সংক্ষেপে বর্ণনা করা হলো।

 ১। www.bdtips.com, - ইংরেজী ভাষার এই ওয়েবসাইটে আপনি নানাবিধ বিষয়ে  article পড়তে পারবেন। আপনি নিজেও আর্টিকেল জমা দিতে পারবেন। উপযুক্ত হলে সেটা পাবলিশ করা হবে। সে জন্য কিছু সর্ত সাপেক্ষে আপনাকে  ইনসেনটিভ দেয়া হবে। আপনি অন্যান্য লেখকদের সাথে বন্ধুত্বও  করতে পারবেন।

এই ওয়েব সাইটে আমার কিছু লেখা আছে, ইচ্ছে করলে পড়তে পারেন। ক্লিক করুন

২। www.somewhereinblog.net- বাংলা ভাষার এই ওয়েবসাইটটি অনেকগুলো ব্লগ এর সমষ্টি। এখানে আপনি সাহিত্য,সংস্ৃতি,বিজ্ঞান, দৈনন্দিন খবর, তার সাথে মজাদার মন্তব্য, রসিকতা আপনাকে এক অন্যজগতে নিয়ে যাবে। এখানে আপনি নিজে ব্লগ খুলে লিখতে পারবেন। অনুমতি পেলে মন্তব্য লিখতে পারবেন।

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তাহলে বন্ধুরা বসে না থেকে ভিজিট করুন বাংলাদেশি ওয়েব সাইটে এবং ৃষ্টিশীল কাজে ব্যস্থ থাকুন।

Seven Factors for Career Success

Success in career means promotion, higher salary, more power, respect and dignity in the society and above all self satisfaction. There are many factors but out of them seven are prominent for achieving success not only in career but also in life.

1.          Knowledge and skill on the field you are working: You must have expertise on the subject your job is related with. Suppose you are a teacher of mathematics. So you must have thorough knowledge on the subject and at the same time skill to impart your knowledge to your students. Now to keep yourselves updated with your subject and profession, you have to keep your eyes open to the latest development in your field. 

2.          Setting priority of your activities: In an organization, you have to do lot many things, Sometimes it may so happen that you are under pressure because of having so many assignments to be done in a stipulated time. In this case you have to prioritize important jobs and delegate some to others.

3.          Understanding organizational culture: You must pay respect to the culture of your organization and shape your manner and behaviour according to the norm of it. The norm of an organization encompasses all member of diverse nature. It is bondage, it is an identity. You must have clear conception about administrative structure, different forces, power and politics of your organization. Don’t be rigid and try to understand the situation at a particular time and respond accordingly.

4.          Establishing good communication: In modern world, communication plays a vital role in individual or collective success. Good communication exhilarates team spirit and minimizes misunderstanding. It leads all in a team towards the goal.

5.          Taking initiative: The world is changing because of the initiative taken by some noble courageous and risk taking persons. Taking initiative requires farsightedness, advanced knowledge, attitude to do something for the betterment etc. So a person should nurture the entrepreneurship quality by taking initiative to do something for the organization or community.

6.          Facing odd time with patience: There will be time when things will not go smoothly. There will be misunderstanding among the members. Situation may go against you. At that time you have to keep patience and you should not react instantly. Try to see things from the point of view of others. Act wisely and you will see very soon every thing is going alright.

7.          Always fuel yourself: Generate inner force by renewing your mental energy. Good companion, inspiring books, seminar and workshop will give you impetus to go forward. Success whether it is small or big will make you more confident and will lead you towards greater success.

No effort goes unrewarded. Good intention, hard labour, sincerity and perseverance are the root of all success.