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HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 3 Lesson 4 Khona The mythical story of Khona is deeply rooted in Bangla folklore. Khona, originally named Lila, an incredible woman with a gift for predicting weather and understanding the ways of farming. Her wisdom was shared through memorable rhyming verses known as “Khona's Words" or "Khonar Bochon." These sayings, though simple and easy to remember, were filled with practical advice for farmers. Khona used her knowledge to help the peasants, but her actions often challenged the ruling class. The rulers, not pleased with her defiance, punished her cruelly by cutting out her tongue. Thus she became known as Khona, which means “someone who cannot speak." Despite this harsh punishment, her wisdom lived on through her sayings, which have been passed down for over 1500 years. There are many versions of Khona's story. One retelling goes like this: in the kingdom of Deyulnagar, there was a royal astrologer named Va...

HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 3 Lesson 3 The Legend of Gazi According to some, myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam in the parts of Bengal close to the Sunderbans. He was credited with-many miracles, For example, he could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted in paats or scroll paintings riding a flerce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of the region full of canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Because of his alert and vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It was also believed that he enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles and cultivate their lands. Consequently, people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in folk li...

HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 3 Lesson 2 Icarus On the island of Crete, the fearsome Minotaur, a creature that was half-man and half-bull, terrorized the inhabitants. To contain the beast, King Minos enlisted the help of Daedalus, a masterful architect and inventor. Daedalus constructed an intricate labyrinth so complex that escape was nearly impossible. Once the Minotaur was imprisoned within the maze, King Minos believed he had the perfect trap for his enemies, who would be sent into the labyrinth to meet a gruesome end. However, King Minos, no longer needing Daedalus, cruelly imprisoned the inventor and his gon, Icarus, within the same labyrinth. Yet, Daedalus, familiar with the labyrinth’s design, managed to escape with Icarus, After fleeing, they found themselves stranded on the island with no means of escape by sea.  Observing the birds flying above, Daedalus was inspired to craft wings from feathers and wax for himself and his son. He warned Icarus to fly at...

HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 3 Lesson 1 বাংলার পৌরাণিক কাহিনী I have seen Bengal’s face By Jibanananda Das Because I have seen Bengal’s face I will seek no more,  The world has not anything more beautiful to show me.  Waking up in darkness, gazing at the fig-tree, I behold  Dawn's swallows roosting under huge umbrella-like leaves.  I look around me and discover a leafy dome,  Jaam, Kanthal, Bat, Hijol and Aswatha trees all in a hush,  Shadowing clumps of cactus and zedoary bushes.  When long, long ago, Chand came in his honeycombed boat To a blue Hijal, Bat Tamal shade near the Champa, he too sighted  Bengal’s incomparable beauty. One day, alas, in the Ganguri,  On a raft, as the waning moon sank on the river’s sandbanks,  Behula too saw countless aswaths bats besides golden ricefields  And heard the thrush’s soft song. One day, arriving in Amara,  Where gods held court, when she danced like a desolate wagtail...

 HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 2 Lesson 4 Sonargaon Some of you who live outside Sonargaon, an Upazila in the district of Narayanganj, may have visited the ancient township with its Folk Arts and Crafts Museum, set up by the famous artist Zainul Abedin in 1970, and a number of old buildings which speak of a glorious past. But those who haven't had a chance to go there may still read about it and see images of its historical and cultural landmarks on the Internet. Sonargaon lies about 24 kilometers away from Dhaka and can be reached by bus or taxi and other forms of private transport. It attracts hundreds of visitors every day because of its antiquity and historical importance. Sonargaon was once the capital of the independent Sultanate of Bengal in the early 14th century. Even before that, it was the capital of Vanga under Raja Danauja Rai. Greek and Roman writers and travelers from abroad mentioned Sonargaon which was a prosperous trading post with a splendid rive...

HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 2 Lesson 4 Craft While art is considered intuitive and visionary, craft is seen to be a practical application of certain skills for producing objects of everyday use that are often beautiful to look at, such as pottery, metal and wood work, cane and bamboo items, jewelry, musical instruments like ektara, dhol or flute and textile items. People who practice a craft are called crafts persons or artisans who pick up their skills under the guidance of older and more experienced artisans. The training they receive is thus on-the-job, and artisans often come from the same family. Bangladesh has a rich tradition of craft as the country has been, until very recently, dependent on agriculture, and most people lived in villages. Rural communities relied on artisans to supply them with necessary household items. But communities also needed objects to help them with social occasions such as weddings, religious rituals, festivals and personal use. They...

 HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 2 Lesson 3 Novera Ahmed was the pioneer of modern sculpting in Bangladesh. She is also one of the most under and misrepresented artists In the country. When describing the works of the first modern Bangladeshi sculptor Novera Ahmed, Shilpacharja Zainul Abedin proclaimed “What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand - she is that kind of artist.“ This aptly describes her progressive thoughts in the field of sculpture. Novera Ahmed was born in a culturally inclined family in Chittagong, where she was inspired by her mother's skills in making dolls’ houses out of clay and became fascinated with working with three-dimensional forms. As Ahmed was educated in London and Florence, her sculptural vocabulary was based on a combination of western ideas and folk traditions. Many of her artefacts were based on village lives and folk motifs, of which she was a keen observer. She also incorporated Buddhist themes in her works, an...