টাঙ্গাইলে প্রতিবন্ধী শিশুদের চিত্রাঙ্কন প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত

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টাঙ্গাইলে প্রতিবন্ধী শিশুদের চিত্রাঙ্কন প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত

শিশু কল্যান প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ের বাৎসরিক ক্রীড়া

শনিবার বিকেলে টাঙ্গাইলে সরকারি শিশু কল্যান প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ের বাৎসরিক ক্রীড়া প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে

টাঙ্গাইলে মানববন্ধন করেছে সুশাসনের জন্য নাগরিক

দেশে সহিংসতা ও নাশকতার প্রতিবাদে এবং শান্তির জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় ব্যবস্থার দাবিতে টাঙ্গাইলে মানববন্ধন করেছে সুশাসনের জন্য নাগরিক,টাঙ্গাইল জেলা শাখা।

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Pleasure in Paris

Getting around is a pleasure in Paris—especially if you’re into cycling or cruising the River Seine. But in even more practical terms, this is a city that knows how to organize public transport. Between the metro, light rail, tram and bus lines, you’re able to get anywhere in the city center on relatively short notice. And in all honesty, even walking is a pleasure in a city that’s as chock full of attractions as this.
For transport purposes, the city is divided into six different zones (though you’ll probably be spending most of your time in Zones 1 and 2). Metro tickets can purchased from vending machines in the stations and also provide access to buses and trams. Save money by buying them in bundles of ten (called a carnet), or you can even pick up daily or weekly passes. The Paris Visite pass is intended especially for tourists.
Without further ado, here’s a breakdown of Paris’ public transit options:
Metro: With 14 major lines, two secondary ones and a whopping 301 stations, the Paris metro is really all you need to get around this city. It’s fast, convenient and relatively safe. Each line is colored and numbered, and signs clearly display the name of terminus for a given line in a particular direction.
The tangle of metro lines crisscrossing Paris can seem overwhelming, but taking advantage of the metro is relatively straightforward. Just make sure that you don’t follow the signs for exit (sortie) when what you really wanted to do was catch a transfer (correspondance) to another line.
A single ticket allows one ride between any two metro stations, regardless of how many transfers you make in the process. However, the entirety of this one-way journey needs to be completed within 90 minutes. You can also purchase a Mobilis ticket, which allows unlimited travel within specific zones for a full day.  

Light Rail: The Réseau Express Régional (RER) train is a commuter network that also serves the city center. It’s actually faster than the metro, though it doesn’t stop at nearly as many stations. Within Zone 1, you can board an RER train as a transfer from the metro. For tourists’ purposes, the RER is more convenient than the metro for visiting the Panthéon and the Eiffel Tower.
Buses: If you feel like the metro is depriving you of sightseeing opportunities, hop on a bus and see the city while you travel. They use the same ticketing system as the metro, but you can also purchase a ticket from the driver. Just remember that tickets purchased from the driver don’t allow for any transfers.
Tram: Trams went out of Parisian fashion in the 1950s, but they’re creeping back on the scene now. There are three lines, and they technically operate as part of the bus network. If you’re here for the sights of Paris, you probably won’t have much reason to board a tram, as they operate on the fringes of the city. 
Taxis: Paris is serviced by roughly 15,500 taxis, which honestly sounds like a lot. It’s not. Flagging one down can be a challenge. They come in all colors, but just make sure you stick to the licensed cabs (displaying a ‘Taxis Parisiens’ sign on top). 
Boat: The Batobus cruises the Seine and takes a hop-on, hop-off approach to stopping by riverside attractions. Boats stop at Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and a few other tourist attractions, so you can easily plan a day of sightseeing along the river. Tickets are only sold as day passes.

Bicycle: A lot of cities around the world have tried out public cycling schemes, but Paris nailed it with Vélib’. Even the name is awesome—a contraction of vélo (bicycle) and liberté (freedom). The city has more than 1,450 stations, which works out to one every 300 meters. You have to open an account with a credit card and put down a refundable €150 deposit. Then it’s only a matter of picking up a bike from one station and dropping it at any other. The first 30 minutes are free and after that you pay a modest hourly rate deducted from your card.

India Rajasthan Tour

The state of Rajasthan emerged after Partition from a mosaic of twenty-two feudal kingdoms, known in the British era as Rajputana, “Land of Kings”. Running northeast from Mount Abu, near the border with Gujarat, to within a stone’s throw of the ruins of ancient Delhi, its backbone is formed by the bare brown hills of the Aravalli Range, which divide the fertile Dhundar basin from the shifting sands of the mighty Thar Desert, one of the driest places on earth.
Rajasthan’s extravagant palaces, forts and finely carved temples comprise one of the country’s richest crops of architectural monuments. But these exotic buildings are not the only legacy of the region’s prosperous and militaristic history. Rajasthan’s strong adherence to tradition is precisely what makes it a compelling place to travel around. Swaggering moustaches, heavy silver anklets, bulky red, yellow or orange turbans, pleated veils and mirror-inlaid saris may be part of the complex language of caste, but to most outsiders they epitomize India at its most exotic.

Colour also distinguishes Rajasthan’s most important tourist cities. Jaipur, the vibrant state capital, is known as the “Pink City” thanks to the reddish paint applied to its ornate facades and palaces. Jodhpur, the “Blue City”, is centred on a labyrinthine old walled town, whose sky-blue mass of cubic houses is overlooked by India’s most imposing hilltop fort. Further west, the magical desert city of Jaisalmer, built from local sandstone, is termed the “Golden City”. In the far south of the state, Udaipur hasn’t gained a colour tag yet, but it could be called the “White City”: coated in decaying limewash, its waterside palaces and havelis are framed by a distant vista of sawtooth hills.
The route stringing together these four cities has become one of the most heavily trodden tourist trails in India. But it’s easy to escape into more remote areas. Northwest of Jaipur, the desert region of is dotted with atmospheric market towns and innumerable richly painted havelis, while the desert city of Bikaner is also well worth a stopover for its fine fort, havelis and the unique “rat temple” at nearby Deshnok. The same is true of Bundi, in the far south of the state, with its magnificent, muralled fort and blue-washed old town, as well as the superbly prominent fort at Chittaurgarh nearby, not to mention the engaging hill station and remarkable Jain temples of Mount Abu.

Another attraction is Rajasthan’s wonderful wildlife sanctuaries. Of these, the tiger sanctuary at Ranthambore is deservedly the most popular, while Keoladeo National Park, on the eastern border of Rajasthan near Agra, is unmatched in South Asia for its incredible avian population, offering a welcome respite from the frenetic cities that inevitably dominate most visitors’ itineraries.

Brief history

The turbulent history of Rajasthan only really begins in the sixth and seventh centuries AD, with the emergence of warrior clans such as the Sisodias, Chauhans, Kachchwahas and Rathores – the Rajputs (“sons of Kings”) Never exceeding eight percent of the population, they were to rule the separate states of Rajputana for centuries. Their code of honour set them apart from the rest of society – as did the myth that they descended from the sun and moon.
The Rajput codes of chivalry that lay behind endless clashes between clans and family feuds found their most savage expression in battles with Muslims. Muhammad of Ghor was the first to march his troops through Rajasthan, eventually gaining a foothold that enabled him to establish the Sultanate in Delhi. During the 350 years that followed, much of central, eastern and western India came under the control of the sultans, but, despite all their efforts, Rajput resistance prevented them from ever taking over Rajputana.

Ghor’s successors were pushed out of Delhi in 1483 by the Mughal Babur, whose grandson Akbar came to power in 1556. Aware of the futility of using force against the Rajputs, Akbar chose instead to negotiate in friendship, and married Rani Jodha Bai, a princess from the Kachchwaha family of Amber. As a result, Rajputs entered the Mughal courts, and the influence of Mughal ideas on art and architecture remains evident in palaces, mosques, pleasure gardens and temples throughout the state.
When the Mughal empire began to decline after the accession of Aurangzeb in 1658, so too did the power of the Rajputs. Aurangzeb sided with a new force, the Marathas, who plundered Rajput lands and extorted huge sums of protection money. The Rajputs eventually turned for help to the Marathas’ chief rivals, the British, and signed formal treaties as to mutual allies and enemies. Despite growing British power, the Rajputs were never denied their royal status, and relations remained largely amicable.
The nationwide clamour for Independence in the years up to 1947 eventually proved stronger in Rajasthan than Rajput loyalty; when British rule ended, the Rajputs were left out on a limb. With persuasion from the new Indian government they agreed one by one to join the Indian Union, and in 1949 the 22 states of Rajputana finally merged to form the state of Rajasthan.
Modern Rajasthan remains among the poorest and most staunchly traditional regions of India, although attempts to raise educational and living standards are gradually bearing fruit. Since 1991, Rajasthan has tripled its literacy rate, a feat unmatched by any other state, while several universities have been established and new industries have benefited from an electricity supply that now reaches most villages. Irrigation schemes have also improved crop production in this arid region, although the severe threat of drought remains an acute problem, and the greatest single threat to Rajasthan’s future prosperity.

ডেমরা জামদানির হাট

কাল ছুটির দিন। বেড়াতে যাব, তবে ঢাকার আশপাশে। কিন্তু সব পরিচিত জায়গাই ঘুরে দেখা শেষ। এক বন্ধু জানাল, খুব ভোরে বের হলে ঢাকা শহরের কাছেই ডেমরা জামদানির হাট ঘুরে আসা যায়। শাড়ি কেনা হবে, আবার বেড়ানোও হবে। অর্থাৎ রথ দেখা আর কলা বেচা দুটোই। যেই কথা, সেই কাজ। ভোর ছয়টায় স্ত্রীকে নিয়ে রওনা হলাম।
দিনটি ছিল শুক্রবার, ভোরবেলা রাস্তাঘাট ফাঁকা। মোটসাইকেল যেন উড়ে চলছে। মিরপুর থেকে ৪০ মিনিটের মধ্যেই পৌঁছে গেলাম ডেমরা ঘাটে। একজন রিকশাচালকের কাছে জানতে চাইলাম, জামদানির হাট কতদূর। উত্তর মিলল, এই তো সামনে, নতুন যে সেতুটি হচ্ছে, এর বাঁ পাশ দিয়ে সামনে নদীর তীর ধরে একটু এগোলেই আহমেদ বাওয়ানী জুট মিল, পরেই বাওয়ানী উচ্চবিদ্যালয়। পাশেই হাট বসেছে শীতলক্ষ্যার তীরে। নদীতে নতুন পানি, সকালের রোদ আর তার মধ্যেই হালকা বৃষ্টি। রোদ হচ্ছে, মেঘ হচ্ছে, খেঁকশিয়ালের বিয়ে হচ্ছে—মনে মনে আওড়াই।
বাজারে এক পাশ করে গাড়ি পার্ক করার পরই দেখা মিলল তাঁতি মতিউরের। স্বেচ্ছায় তিনি বনে গেলেন আমাদের গাইড। তিনি জানালেন, ‘এই হাটে আসতে হয় আরও আগে। রাত তিনটা থেকে হাট শুরু আর শেষ হয় সকাল সাতটায়।’ হাটে ঢুকেই দেখি, এই সাতসকালেই মানুষের সমাগম। শাড়ি মেলে ধরে ক্রেতাকে আকৃষ্ট করছেন বিক্রেতারা। রং, বুনন সম্পর্কেও নানা ধারণা দিচ্ছেন। এ হাটে কেনাবেচার পদ্ধতি বেশ মজার। কোনো দোকান নেই। তাঁতিরা হাতেই শাড়ি উঁচু করে নিয়ে ঘুরছেন। ক্রেতাদের পছন্দ হলে দাঁড়িয়ে দেখাচ্ছেন। সেখানে জমে যাচ্ছে আরও ক্রেতা।
ঘুরে ঘুরে শাড়ি কেনা হলো বেশ কয়েকটি। ঢাকার শপিং মলগুলোর তুলনায় দামটা কমই মনে হলো। জানা গেল হাটের পেছনের কথা। শীতলক্ষ্যার পশ্চিম পাড়ে এই হাট উনিশ শতকের মাঝামাঝি থেকে চলে আসছে। আগে হাটের অবস্থা অত ভালো ছিল না। এখন একটি টিনের ছাউনি দেওয়া ঘরে এ হাট বসে। সপ্তাহজুড়ে তাঁতিরা শাড়ি বোনেন আর শুক্রবারে তা হাটে নিয়ে আসেন। সেদিন থাকে তাঁতিদের ছুটির দিন। সেদিন আর তাঁতে বসা হয় না। তাঁতি হাটে আসেন শাড়ি বিক্রি করতে। প্রকারভেদে শাড়ির দাম দেড় হাজার থেকে ৭০ হাজার টাকা। দাম নির্ভর করে সুতা এবং নকশার ওপর। এখানকার শাড়িগুলো ঢাকার নামীদামি দোকানগুলোয় নিয়ে গিয়ে বিক্রি করা হয়। ডেমরাজুড়ে কাজ করেন প্রায় দুই হাজার তাঁতি। ১০০ জনের মতো মহাজন আসেন ঢাকা থেকে। এ ছাড়াও আসেন খুচরো ক্রেতা। তাঁতি শফিকুল ইসলাম জানান, প্রতিটি শাড়ি বানাতে ১০১টি যন্ত্রাংশ লাগে। তবে শাড়ি বেশ দেখেশুনে কিনতে হয় এই হাটে। দোকানে অনেক দিন পড়ে থাকে এমন শাড়িও বিক্রি করতে দেখা যায়।

শুধু শাড়ি কেনা নয়, বেড়ানোর চমৎকার জায়গা আছে আশপাশে। বাজার থেকে একটু ডানে তাকালেই চোখে পড়বে ছোট-বড় লঞ্চ, স্টিমার। পাশেই আছে নতুন সেতু। ঘুরে বেড়ানোর জন্য আমুলিয়া মডেল টাউন। নদী পার হয়ে চলে যেতে পারেন ওই পাশের গ্রামে। যেখানে বসে তাঁতিরা তৈরি করেন জামদানি। নৌকায় নদী পার হতে লাগে এক টাকা। মাঝিকে পাঁচ টাকা দিলে শুধু আপনাকে নিয়েই নৌকা ছেড়ে দেবে। ঘণ্টা হিসেবেও নৌকা ভাড়া করে ঘুরতে পারেন। ৩০-৪০ টাকা লাগবে তাতে। ফুরফুরে বাতাসে মনে হবে তোফা একটা ঘুম দিই। তবে গান শোনার ইচ্ছা থাকলে কিন্তু মাঝিকে অনুরোধ করে লাভ নেই। এক গাল হেসে তিনি বরং আপনাকেই পাল্টা অনুরোধ করবেন গান গাইতে।
কীভাবে যাবেন
যাত্রাবাড়ী থেকে বাসে করে ডেমরা ঘাট। অথবা ঢাকার যেকোনো জায়গা থেকে গাড়ি বা সিএনজিচালিত অটোরিকশা নিয়ে চলে আসতে পারেন। এ জন্য রাত তিনটা থেকে চারটার মধ্যে রওনা দিলেই ভালো হয়। ডেমরা ঘাটে কাউকে জিজ্ঞেস করলেই জামদানি হাট দেখিয়ে দেবে। ঘাট থেকে পাঁচ-ছয় মিনিটের হাঁটা পথ। আবার যদি চিটাগাং রোড হয়ে আসতে চান তাও সহজ। ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়ক থেকে সরাসরি ডেমরা ঘাট।

Bhutan Tours

Welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Bhutan, also known as the last Shangri La and the Land of Thunder Dragon is perhaps the most unknown but fascinating travel destination left. Though the original name from the time of Marco Polo was 'Bootan,' the natives prefer to call their country 'Druk Yul,' or the Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon. Since ages great saints, mystics and scholars have blessed this beautiful country nestled in the majestic Himalayas with cultural and spiritual legacy. The culture and traditional lifestyle is still richly intact and it permeates all strands of modern day secular life. This is perhaps what attracts many to take a tours of Bhutan. From the traditional woven garments to the prayer flags on high mountain slopes, from the built environment to the natural environment, from the religious mask dances to the folk dances, this cultural heritage is proudly evident and offers a unique cultural setting. The Royal kingdom offers three regions to the tourists. These three regions are distinctly different due to prominent north, south mountain ranges that separate each area resulting in different topographical features.
Western Bhutan is comprised of the Haa Valley at 8860 ft. (recently opened to limited travel), Paro Valley at 7200 ft., Thimphu at 7500 ft. the Punakha Valley and Wangdue Phodrang at 4200 ft., separated by high passes or "La(s)": Cheli La (3988m, 13,084ft.), Dochu La (3050m, 10,007ft.), Pele La (3300m, 10,825ft, separates Western from Central). Western Bhutan is known for its stunning scenery with rice paddies and orchards cascading down magnificent mountains, the pristine rivers that flow through the main towns of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, and unique two-story houses with brightly painted window designs. The Black Mountains separate Western Bhutan from Central Bhutan.
Thimpu is Capital to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which is a wonderful city to tour. Thimpu is perhaps the smallest capital in the world. A tour of Thimpu is like a visit to the gallery of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, culture, and tradition. Thimpu lies in a sylvan valley, on a hillside on the bank of the river by the same name. On your tours of Thimpu, you will find an interesting fact about the city. It is the only world capital without any traffic lights! The Trashi Chhoe Dzong or the fortress of Glorious Religion, and the Memorial Chorten are some of the old sites worth a visit. Among the modern attractions that you can tour include, the School of Arts and Crafts, the Weekend market, the Changlimithang Stadium, and the National Institute of Traditional Medicine.
Paro is situated in the Paro Valley of Eastern Himalayas. This town is full of legends, heroism, and natural splendor. However, the capital of Bhutan is Thimphu, but for a longer time of the history, Paro had the control of this part of the country. The Rimpung Dzong or Paro Dzong stands on a hillside above the gently meandering Paro River. The Ta dzong is an ancient watchtower where the National Museum has been housed. The National Museum and the famous Taktshang Monastery are both located here. Kyichu Iyakhang, one of the holiest temples of Bhutan lies 8 km from Paro. The Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) is a pilgrimage place that every Bhutanese tries to visit at least once in a lifetime. Phobjika is a glacial valley that has been designated as conservation area. It lies on the borders of the Black Mountain National Park that is one of the most important wildlife preserves in Bhutan. The rare, endangered black-necked cranes that have a special place in Bhutanese folklore roost here in the winters. Tourists can view their roosting places with permission from relevant authorities on their tours of Bhutan. Barking deer, wild boars, leopards, Himalayan black bears and red foxes are some of the animals that live here. The Satkeng Wildlife Sanctuary is also located nearby.Central region includes Trongsa and the rich broad valleys of Bumthang including Chumey, Choekhar, Tang and Ura valleys. The passes crossed are Yotang La (3400m, 11,155ft.) Shertang La (3573m, 11,723ft) and Thrumshing La (3800m, 12,465ft.).
Central Bhutan is known for its buckwheat and apple production, its sturdy stone houses, and its plethora of monasteries. It is the ideal place for walking due to its broad valleys and sloping mountains. The beauty of the Bumthang valleys is legendary. It is the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, where the most ancient and precious Buddhist sites are located, which you can visit on your Bhutan tour. It is the home to the most important dzongs, temples and palaces. Wangdichholing Palace, the residence of the former king, Ugyen Wangchuk; the temple of Jambey Lhakang, the sacred cave of Kurjey Lhakang; and the largest Bhutanese dzong, Jakar, are some of the tourist places that your can tour. The eastern region comprises Mongar, Lhuentse, Trashigang and Trashi Yangste. Sengor Valley separates Central from Eastern Bhutan. After Thrumshing La, passes crossed are Kori La (2400m), Yongphu La (2190m) and Narphung La (1698) at much lower altitudes than Western and Central. Lying in the centre of Bhutan, Trongsa is of great importance in the history of Bhutan. Both His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck, and his successor, King Jigme Wangchuck, ruled the country from Trongsa's ancient dzong. The present King continued this tradition when he was appointed Trongsa Penlop in 1972 shortly before he ascended the throne of Bhutan. Trongsa Dzong is an awe-inspiring and impregnable fortress. It has a labyrinth of temples, corridors and offices holding court over the local community. Trongsa is one of the quaintest and most charming of all Bhutanese towns. Its vista is traditional in appearance with wooden slatted houses lining the side of the hill.

Eastern Bhutan is known for its stunning hand-loomed textiles and the weavers are all masters of the supplementary weft-weave technique. Eastern Bhutan is the least traveled area of the country and here many of the kingdom's most ancient spiritual sights are found. One of the most spectacular drives in Bhutan is the 20 km stretch between Sengor and Namning in East Bhutan. Huge cascading waterfalls, endless turns and frequent fogs make for exhilarating travel. Travelers pass citrus groves in the relatively mild climate at Lingmithang, only an hour after being immersed in pine forest, dropping through 6,562 feet of ice and snow. The wild east of the Bhutanese kingdom can be explored from Punakha, Trashigang, Wangdue Phodrang and Gangtey Gompa, which are some of the favoritetouristsites.