রায়হান মিছিলে যাওয়া পছন্দ করে না। একদিন সহপাঠী তপু তাকে জোর করে নিয়ে যায় এবং তার হাতে একটি প্ল্যাকার্ডও ধরিয়ে দেয়। হাতে প্ল্যাকার্ড নিয়ে মিছিলে হাঁটতে শুরু করে রায়হান। কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যে শ্লোগানেও কণ্ঠ মেলায়। এক সময় তার বজ্রমুষ্ঠি আকাশে ওড়ে। নিজের মধ্যে অজানা কিছু একটার উদয় হতে দেখে সে।

প্রত্যন্ত এক গ্রামে গিয়ে সফেদ দাড়ির রহমতুল্লা প্রচার করতে শুরু করে যে, এ গ্রাম থেকে পঞ্চান্ন মাইল দূরের এক গ্রামে নামাজের সেজদায় তিনি দেখেছেন,গ্রামের পুরোনো বটগাছটার তলায় ঘুমিয়ে আছেন এক ধর্মসাধক। গ্রামের লোকদের প্রতি সে সাধক বড়ই নারাজ। রহমতুল্লার ভক্তি আর উদ্যমে মাত্র পনেরো দিনে সেই বটগাছটা ঘিরে পাকা ঘর উঠে যায়। রহমতুল্লা বনে যায় সে দরগার খাদেম।

In a rapidly changing economy, higher education is no longer a guarantee of employment but a means of adaptability. Universities new emphasize analytical ability over note learning, expecting students to question assumptions and integrate knowledge across disciplines. However, excessive focus on market skills may weaken ethical reasoning, creating graduates who are efficient but socially detached, a contradiction that challenges the true purpose of education.

Order in society is often equated with punishment for wrongdoing, but true justice extends beyond retribution. Restoring balance, healing victims, and rehabilitating offenders can achieve a deeper societal harmony than mere imprisonment. A law system that prioritizes understanding and reconciliation encourages trust, reduces resentment, and nurtures empathy. Civilization advances when law fosters both accountability and compassion, reminding us that order is meaningful only when it promotes fairness, not fear.

Read the passage below and answer the questions: Ambergris is a solid, waxy substance of a dull grey color produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. Freshly produced ambergris has a marine, fecal odor, but as it ages, it develops a sweet, earthy fragrance. The substance has recently been highly valued by perfume makers as it allows the scent to last much longer, although it has been mostly replaced by synthetic ambroxide. Ambergris has historically been used in food and drink. It has been used as a flavoring agent in Turkish coffee and in hot chocolate in 18th century Europe. During the Black Death in Europe, people believed that carrying a ball of ambergris could prevent them from contacting plague. This was because the fragrance covered the smell of the air which was believed to be a cause of plague. During the Middle Ages, Europeans used ambergris as a medication for headaches, colds, epilepsy and other illnesses. Throughout the 19th century, millions of whales were killed for their oil, whalebone and ambergris to fuel profits and they soon became endangerd as a species. Ambergris, although is not harvested from whales, many countries also ban the trade of ambergris as part of the more general ban on the hunting and exploitation of whales.

Read the passage below and answer the questions:During her summer vacation, Caitlin flew from Chicago, Illinois to Madrid, Spain to visit Maria, the friend she met last semester. In the airport, she heard rapid, musical Spanish all around her. It was exciting, but she felt alone and uncomfortable. Maria's mother kissed Caitlin on both cheeks when she greeted her and Caitlin was surprised Caitlin was almost asleep by dinner time at 10 pm! Maria's family sat at the table for hours. They spoke loudly and they argued about politics, a taboo dinner topic in Caitlin's = house. They served wine and toasted their honored guest. Caitlin did not understand her hosts facial expressions, and did not know that she should make the next toast. That night Caitlin crawled into a strange bed, and she wanted to go home. She felt overwhelmed by the new customs, language and surroundings. What Caitlin did not know was that people use not only spoken words but also subtle cues like gestures and facial expressions, to communicate. Cultural norms accompany even the smallest non-verbal signals. They help people when to shake hands, where to sit, how to converse, and even when to laugh.

Read the following passage carefully and answer question The assault on the purity of the environment is the price that we pay for many of the benefits of modern technology. For the advantagé of automative transportation we pay a price in smog-induced diseases; for the powerful effects of new insecticides, we pay a price in dwindling wild life and disturbances in the relation of living things and their surroundings; for nuclear power, we risk the biological hazards of radiation. By increasing agricultural production with fertilizers, we worsen water pollution. The benefits of technology can, in fact, lead to long-term harmful effects on life and living things.

Read the following passage carefully and answer questions: Use of electronic mail (e-mail) in business affairs has been widespread for more than a decade and a half. E-mail simplifies the flow. of ideas, connects people from distant offices, eliminates the need for meetings, and often boosts productivity. However, e-mail should be carefully managed to avoid unclear and inappropriate communication. E-mail messages should be concise and limited to one topic. When complex issues need to be addressed, phone calls are still the best.