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২০২৩ সালে 'বুকার' পুরস্কার লাভ করেন আইরিশ লেখক পল লিঞ্চ। তার উপন্যাস "প্রফেট গান" (The Prophet Song) এই পুরস্কার লাভ করে। এই উপন্যাসটিতে আয়ারল্যান্ডের একটি অস্থির সময়ের দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি উপস্থাপন করা হয়েছে। উপন্যাসের মূল অংশে ডাবলিনে চার সন্তানের এক মা কীভাবে তার পরিবারকে এরকম অস্থির সময়কালে সর্বগ্রাসীবাদ থেকে রক্ষা করে তা-ই চিত্রিত হয়েছে।


বাংলাদেশের জিডিপিতে সবচেয়ে বেশি অবদান রাখে সেবা খাত। ২০২২-২৩ অর্থবছরে জিডিপিতে সেবা খাতের অবদান ছিল ৫২.১১%। এরপর রয়েছে শিল্প খাত, যার অবদান ছিল ৩৩.৬৬% এবং কৃষি খাতের অবদান ছিল ১৪.২৩%।

বাংলাদেশের অর্থনীতিতে সেবা খাতের উত্থান গত কয়েক দশকে লক্ষ্য করা গেছে। এর কারণ হিসেবে উল্লেখযোগ্য হলো:

  • জনসংখ্যা বৃদ্ধি এবং শহরায়ণ
  • শিক্ষা ও প্রযুক্তির উন্নতি
  • বিদেশি বিনিয়োগ বৃদ্ধি

সেবা খাতের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ হলো ব্যবসা, পরিবহন, যোগাযোগ, পর্যটন এবং আর্থিক সেবা। এছাড়াও, শিক্ষা, স্বাস্থ্য, গবেষণা ও উন্নয়ন, সরকারি সেবা ইত্যাদিও সেবা খাতের অন্তর্ভুক্ত।

বাংলাদেশ সরকার সেবা খাতের বিকাশকে অগ্রাধিকার দিচ্ছে। সরকারের বিভিন্ন উদ্যোগের ফলে সেবা খাতের প্রবৃদ্ধি অব্যাহত থাকবে বলে আশা করা হচ্ছে।

“গাছ পাথর” বাগধারাটির অর্থ হলো “হিসাব নিকাশ”। এই বাগধারাটি “গাছ” ও “পাথর” শব্দ দুটি থেকে এসেছে। “গাছ” শব্দের অর্থ হলো “এক ধরনের উদ্ভিদ” এবং “পাথর” শব্দের অর্থ হলো “এক ধরনের কঠিন পদার্থ”। “গাছ পাথর” বাগধারাটির অর্থ হলো এমন হিসাব যা খুবই জটিল এবং কঠিন। এই বাগধারাটি সাধারণত ব্যবসা-বাণিজ্য, হিসাব-নিকাশ, আইনি বিষয়াদি ইত্যাদি ক্ষেত্রে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

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A soliloquy is a literary device in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud to themselves. Soliloquies are often used in drama to reveal a character's inner thoughts and motivations to the audience.

Here are some key features of a soliloquy:

  • Spoken by a single character: A soliloquy is delivered by a single character, usually when they are alone on stage.
  • Directed to oneself: The character is speaking to themselves, not to another character or the audience.
  • Reveals inner thoughts: Soliloquies are used to reveal the character's inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
  • Can be dramatic or humorous: Soliloquies can be used to create dramatic tension, provide comic relief, or both.

Here are some examples of soliloquies in literature:

  • Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy in Shakespeare's Hamlet is perhaps the most famous soliloquy in all of literature. In this soliloquy, Hamlet contemplates suicide as he struggles with his own inner turmoil.
  • Prospero's "Our revels now are ended" soliloquy in Shakespeare's The Tempest is another famous example of a soliloquy. In this soliloquy, Prospero renounces his magic and prepares to return to his life as the Duke of Milan.
  • Blanche DuBois' "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers" soliloquy in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire is a powerful example of a soliloquy that reveals a character's inner vulnerability.
  • Willy Loman's "I am not a dime a dozen!" soliloquy in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is a tragic example of a soliloquy that reveals a character's downfall.

Soliloquies are a powerful literary device that can be used to create a variety of effects. They can be used to reveal a character's inner thoughts and motivations, create dramatic tension, provide comic relief, and explore complex themes.

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A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a strict rhyme scheme of AABBA. The first, second, and fifth lines have the same rhyme, while the third and fourth lines have a different rhyme. Limericks are typically lighthearted and often nonsense, making them a fun and engaging form of poetry.

Here is an example of a limerick:

There once was a fellow named Clyde, 
Whose hair was a source of great pride. 
He'd comb it and style it, 
And never beguile it, 
A sight to behold, far and wide.

Here are some of the key features of a limerick:

  • Five lines: A limerick is made up of exactly five lines.
  • AA rhyme scheme: The first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other.
  • BB rhyme scheme: The third and fourth lines rhyme with each other.
  • Humorous content: Limericks are typically lighthearted and often nonsense, making them a fun and engaging form of poetry.

Limericks are a popular form of poetry that has been around for centuries. They are often used in children's literature, but they can also be enjoyed by adults. Limericks are a great way to practice your rhyming skills and to have some fun with language.

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It aims to create emphasis and evoke strong feelings through dramatic comparisons.

Here are some key points about hyperbole:

  • Purpose: To emphasize, evoke strong emotions, create humor, or build intensity.
  • How it works: By using extreme exaggeration, often through comparison or figurative language.
  • Effect: Creates a vivid and memorable impression on the reader or listener.
  • Examples:
    • "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
    • "I died laughing at that joke."
    • "This suitcase weighs a ton!"
    • "The line for the concert was a mile long."
    • "She's the most beautiful woman in the world."

Hyperbole is distinct from lying because it's not intended to mislead. It's understood that the statement is exaggerated for effect. However, it's important to use hyperbole judiciously as overuse can weaken its impact or make your writing sound unconvincing.

Here are some examples of how hyperbole is used:

  • In literature: Authors use hyperbole to add humor, create dramatic effect, or emphasize certain traits of characters or situations.
  • In advertising: Hyperbolic claims are used to grab attention and make products sound more appealing.
  • In everyday speech: We often use hyperbole to express strong emotions or emphasize a point.

By understanding how hyperbole works, you can learn to appreciate its effectiveness in various forms of communication and even try incorporating it into your own writing or speech for added impact.

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লগ্নক হল একটি সংস্কৃত শব্দ যার অর্থ "সংযুক্ত করা"। বাংলা ভাষায়, লগ্নক বলতে বোঝায় যেসব শব্দাংশ পদকে আরও ব্যাপক অর্থে প্রকাশ করতে সাহায্য করে। লগ্নক সাধারণত পদের শেষে যুক্ত হয়। লগ্নক প্রধানত চার ধরনের: বিভক্তি প্রত্যয় অব্যয়

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Personification is a figure of speech that attributes human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas. It is a common literary device that can be used to make writing more vivid and engaging. Personification can be used to describe the appearance, actions, or emotions of non-human things.

Examples of personification in literature:

  • "The wind whispered through the trees."
  • "The sun smiled down on the beachgoers."
  • "The car complained as it struggled up the hill."
  • "The city never sleeps."
  • "Love is a many-splendored thing."

Personification can be a powerful tool for writers. It can help to create a sense of empathy for non-human things, make writing more descriptive and engaging, and add humor or pathos to a story.

Here are some reasons why personification is used in literature:

  • To make writing more vivid and engaging
  • To create a sense of empathy for non-human things
  • To add humor or pathos to a story
  • To emphasize certain characteristics of a non-human thing
  • To compare and contrast non-human things to human beings

Personification is a common figure of speech that can be found in all forms of literature, from poetry and fiction to essays and speeches. It is a versatile tool that can be used to achieve a variety of effects. When used effectively, personification can make writing more interesting, memorable, and thought-provoking.

AuthorAlternative Title/Epithet
William ShakespeareThe Bard of Avon
Jane AustenThe Queen of Romance
Charles DickensThe Inimitable
Leo TolstoyThe Count
F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Jazz Age Author
George OrwellThe Master of Dystopia
Gabriel García MárquezMagical Realism Maestro
Harper LeeThe Voice of the South
Ernest HemingwayThe Old Man and the Sea
Virginia WoolfThe Stream of Consciousness Pioneer
Mark TwainThe Father of American Literature
Emily BrontëThe Enigmatic Novelist
DostoevskyThe Russian Psychological Master
Franz KafkaThe Existentialist Visionary
Salman RushdieThe Midnight's Children Author
Aldous HuxleyThe Dystopian Philosopher
George EliotThe Pen Name of Mary Ann Evans
H.P. LovecraftThe Master of Cosmic Horror
Toni MorrisonThe Nobel Laureate of Beloved
James JoyceThe Modernist Master
Ayn RandThe Fountainhead of Objectivism
Jules VerneThe Father of Science Fiction
Ray BradburyThe Fahrenheit 451 Author
H.G. WellsThe War of the Worlds Writer
Roald DahlThe Whiz-Banger Wordsmith
Kurt VonnegutThe Slaughterhouse-Five Visionary
Maya AngelouThe Phenomenal Woman
George R.R. MartinThe Game of Thrones Creator
Kazuo IshiguroThe Nobel Prize-Winning Novelist
Neil GaimanThe Master of Myth and Fantasy
Margaret AtwoodThe Handmaid's Tale Author
Jhumpa LahiriThe Interpreter of Maladies
Isabel AllendeThe Magic Realism Maestra
Murakami HarukiThe Japanese Literary Giant
Zadie SmithThe Swing Time Storyteller
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Purple Hibiscus Prodigy
Haruki MurakamiThe Norwegian Wood Novelist
Gabriel Garcia MarquezThe Love in the Time of Cholera Author
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Climax as a figure of speech is a rhetorical device that arranges words, phrases, or clauses in order of increasing importance or intensity. It creates a sense of rising excitement, urgency, or emphasis in the expression. For example, in the sentence “I came, I saw, I conquered”, the speaker uses climax to show the progression of his actions and achievements.

Some of the features of climax as a figure of speech are:

  • It usually involves at least three elements that are related in some way, such as synonyms, antonyms, causes, effects, or steps.
  • It often uses conjunctions such as “and”, “or”, or “but” to connect the elements and show their relationship.
  • It can be used to create contrast, comparison, climax, or anticlimax depending on the order and meaning of the elements.
  • It can be used to persuade, motivate, inspire, or entertain the audience by appealing to their emotions, logic, or imagination.

Some of the examples of climax as a figure of speech are:

  • “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” (Alfred Tennyson, Ulysses)
  • “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!” (Superman slogan)
  • “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” (Winston Churchill)
  • “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” (Francis Bacon)