Introduction
The following links come from all over the World Wide Web and represent a variety of aspects related to Bangladesh. You may complete the following Internet activities alone or by working in a group. You may complete all or only some of the activities depending on your goals for the study of Bangladesh.
The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects related to Bangladesh. Each of the activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel about a topic. Good luck and have fun!
Task
Activities on Bangladesh, its history, geography, language, education, culture, sports, people, religion
Browse the links below and answer the questions:
http://studiesbangladesh.blogspot.com/2011/05/brief-history-of-bangladesh.html
Browse the link and answer the questions:
1. What is ‘operation searchlight’?
2. How were the Bangalese treated by the Pakistanis?
3. How long did the Bangalese fight against the attacking Pakistani army?
http://www.bangla2000.com/bangladesh/geography.shtm
1. What is the total land area of Bangladesh?
2. Name some rivers of Bangladesh.
3. Which month of Bangladesh is the coolest and which month is wormest?
4. What is the principal energy resource of Bangladesh?
http://www.betelco.com/bd/bangla/bangla.html
1. What is the origin of Bangla language?
2. Name some great figures of Bangla literature.
3. Why is there a difference between Bangla spoken in Bangladesh and Bangla spoken in West Bengal?
http://www.banbeis.gov.bd/es_bd.htm
1. How many stages are there in present education system of Bangladesh?
2. What are the general education, madrasah education, technical education & professional education in Bangladesh?
3. How is education system managed in Bangladesh?
Conclusion
You have had the opportunity to explore some important aspects of Bangladesh: its history, geography, language, and education. Think about the people you know. Do they ever surprise you with what they do? People have different needs and goals so sometimes they are pleasant and friendly, but sometimes they can be aggressive and mean. If people can be this way, it shouldn't be a surprise that a country made up of millions of people and with a long history might act in surprising ways too.