Afforestation, School Gardens and Reading Newspapers: Three Dialogues

The Vital Role of Afforestation and Ecology

Tanveer: Hello friend! How are you, and where are you going?

Habib: My God! You are here? I am so-so and was just going to see you.

Tanveer: But you are in such a hurry. Is anything wrong?

Habib: Yes, a report from the Green Party regarding the tree-cutting culture is greatly tormenting me.

Tanveer: I see. To save our green environment, the Green Party is emphasizing afforestation instead of further deforestation.

Habib: What is afforestation?

Tanveer: Afforestation means planting trees systematically.

Habib: Yes, tree plantation? Trees give us shelter, shade, food, and other benefits, such as the maintenance of the ecosystem, which allows natural processes to function smoothly. Trees are, in a word, the support of all living beings under the sun.

Tanveer: But it is a matter of regret that they are being cut down purposefully. Consequently, nature is losing her ecological balance.

Habib: And ecological factors are in total disarray.

Tanveer: Therefore, we have no alternative but to save the environment through more frequent tree plantation campaigns.

Habib: So, you are saying that the necessity of tree plantation is beyond question, aren't you?

Tanveer: Yes, exactly.

Habib: Thank you very much. Bye!

Tanveer: You are welcome, too.

Benefits of Starting a School Garden

Rohan: May we come in, Sir?

Headmaster: Yes, come in. How can I help you?

Rohan: Sir, there is a large field in front of our school. We can utilize it easily.

Headmaster: How can we utilize it?

Rohan: We can make a school garden in front of our campus.

Headmaster: But how can we benefit from it?

Rohan: Sir, we can grow flowers and vegetables. Flowers will add beauty to our campus. Besides, we can earn money by selling various kinds of flowers.

Headmaster: We can also eat fresh vegetables and earn money by selling them. The money can be utilized for the development of the school.

Rohan: Yes, Sir.

Headmaster: Let's start making a garden in front of our school tomorrow.

Rohan: Thank you, Sir.

Headmaster: You are welcome.

Why Reading Newspapers is Essential

Wasfia: Hi Priyonty, what are you doing?

Priyonty: I am giving my time to the people's parliament (সংসদ).

Wasfia: What do you mean by that?

Priyonty: I mean, I am reading a newspaper. It is often said that the "Newspaper is the people's parliament."

Wasfia: Why is it called that?

Priyonty: Because it presents all kinds of news and views to the readers, and those who read it take an active mental part in global affairs.

Wasfia: Is it really that significant?

Priyonty: Of course! It provides us with news and shapes our views. It helps us to know the unknown and see the unseen.

Wasfia: I used to think that newspaper reading was just a waste of time—only a device to kill time. But now I understand that I was wrong.

Priyonty: Yes, you were entirely (পুরোপুরি) wrong; it is never a waste of time.

Wasfia: You are right. I shall start reading the newspaper from now on.

Priyonty: That will be very good for you. We should all develop the habit of reading the newspaper daily.

Wasfia: I agree. Goodbye for now!

Priyonty: Bye! Thank you for coming.