Write a paragraph on 'The Taj Mahal'. Use the following cues.
(a) Where is the Taj Mahal located? (b) Who built it and why?
(c) Who is sleeping forever in the Taj Mahal?
(d) How many arts does it combine? (e) How many artisans and craftsmen were there?

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July Revolution

The July Revolution was a student protest in Bangladesh. It caused the fall of the government in August 2024. The protest started in June because students did not like the 30% job quota for freedom fighters' children. Students had protested about this in 2013 and 2018 too. In July 2024, they blocked roads and stopped going to classes. On July 15, armed people attacked the students and hurt many. The protests became violent, with fights and deaths. The government tried to stop it by setting a curfew from July 20. But the students did not leave. They wanted the government to resign. On August 3, they gave a one-point demand: the Prime Minister must step down. Finally, on August 5, the then Prime Minister resigned and left the country. The students' unity and hard work ended the dictatorship and brought hope for a better Bangladesh.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease which is very painful. It is spread by Aedes mosquito. About 400 million dengue infections occur in the world every year. This fever is usually occur in the tropical areas. Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Southern China, Taiwan, the Pacific Islands, Central and South America are the most vulnerable areas. Symptoms of Dengue usually begin four to six days after infection. It could last for ten days. Sudden high fever, severe headache, and pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain are some common symptoms of this fever. Patients may also suffer from fatigue, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and mild bleeding. In few cases, these conditions could lead to death. Such condition is called dengue shock syndrome (DSS). Till today, there is no specific treatment for dengue infection. Doctors suggest the infected people to take rest, and drink plenty of fluids. One effective way to prevent dengue fever is to prevent bites by infected mosquitoes. But the best way to decrease the risk of Dengue fever is to reduce mosquito population. We can do that only by getting rid of places where mosquitoes can breed.

Metro Rail in Dhaka
Metro rail is a type of high-capacity railway system. It is also called Rapid Transit system. It is generally built in the metro areas of a country. Bangladesh government is now building metro railway in Dhaka City. It is the first time for the country. It is an elevated structure made of steel and concrete. It is one of the fastest ways of traveling in large cities. Our government is constructing this to reduce the existing traffic jam. It generally takes two to three more hours from our everyday life. This project will be finished in two phases. It is officially known as the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-6. It is expected to carry near about 60,000 passengers per hour. It will also reduce the travel time inside Dhaka City. The project is expected to save Tk. 200 billion per year. It will be a huge relief for our fast growing economy. However, people have now been facing difficulties in the areas where the construction is going on. They are taking it easily easily for the better transport system. They are expecting that metro rail will bring comfort to their everyday life.

Our National Flag
A national flag carries the identity of a nation. It is the token of freedom and sovereignty of the country. Just like other countries, we have our national flag too. We have earned it in 1971 through a long struggle for freedom against the oppressors. Our national flag has two colours: bright red in the middle and dark green around it. The red circle represents the sun of freedom and the green colour symbolizes the peaceful youthfulness of this green country. The proportion of the length and breadth of our flag is 10:6 and the radius of the red sun is one fifth of its length. Famous artist Quamrul Hassan designed our national flag. It is generally made from cotton or silk cloths. It is hoisted in all the government office buildings. On national days and mourning days, it is kept half-mast. Our national flag is our pride. It has made the world recognise us as a free and sovereign country. We must take a vow to uphold the glory of our national flag and protect its honour with our lives.

A Railway Station
A railway station is a common place where trains stop and take passengers for the next destination. It is a very busy and crowded place. In a regular sized railway station, usually there are one or two buildings. In those buildings, there are the station master's office, ticket counter, booking office for goods, and waiting rooms for the male and female passengers. There are also tea stalls along with various other stalls where the passengers can buy food stuff and other necessary articles. There is a point's man who maintains the signals. He moves along the railway platform with red and green flags in his hand. There are hawkers and coolies for whom the station looks lively. When a train arrives, the station becomes busy and noisy. Many passengers get into the train and many get down from it. When trains leave the station, it becomes calm and quiet momentarily. Sometimes, it looks like a desolate place, especially in the midnight. However, when a train arrives, the station gets rejuvenated with life.

City Life
Many people think that cities are the best places to live in. City life has some advantages. The city has good communication network and easy means of transport. There are good schools, colleges and hospitals. Also, one can find work more easily. In spite of all these things, city life has a number of disadvantages. disadvantages. The people here always remain busy with themselves. Besides, air in cities is terribly polluted. There is scarcity of pure drinking water. Free movement on the city streets is not possible as the footpaths are always occupied by vendors and hawkers. There are also piles of garbage found here and there. Traffic jam is another serious problem in cities and it often paralyses the city life. Life in cities is also insecure. A person may be mugged or attacked by terrorists at any place or time. So, cities are not the best places to live in.