Newspaper (Composition)
Inro: A newspaper is like a special kind of paper that tells us about important things happening near us and in faraway places. It's sort of like a way to learn about what's going on everywhere. Having a newspaper is really good in our modern world. It's hard to even think about life without one. People are naturally curious – that means they like to know about different things happening around the world. A newspaper is the best way to help them find out.
Where newspapers come from: The first newspaper ever was made in China. Then, in a place called Venice in Italy, they made the first newspaper in Europe. In England, when Queen Elizabeth was in charge, they began to make newspapers too. In a part of the world called the sub-continent, the first newspaper was called the "Indian Gazette," and it was made in 1774. In a place called Bengal, the very first newspaper in Bengali was "The Samachar Darpan," made by some important people.
Different kinds of newspapers: Newspapers come in all sorts! Some come out every single day – we call those "dailies." Others come out every week, every month, or every two weeks – those are "periodicals" and "magazines." The daily ones tell us about what's happening every day, both in our country and around the world. That's why lots of people like to read them. Other newspapers have all kinds of things inside, like stories, poems, and more.
Newspapers in Bangladesh: In Bangladesh, there are special newspapers that are really important. Some are in Bengali, like Nayadiganta, Ittefaq, Amardesh, and Inquilab. And there are some in English, like Bangladesh Times and Bangladesh Observer. They help people stay informed. There are also magazines that come out weekly, like Robber, Bitchitra, Bartaman Dianka, and Chaya Chhanda. Then, there are magazines that come out every two weeks and every month – those are Chitta Bangla and Ananda Bichitra.
Why newspapers are so helpful: Newspapers are like helpers for everyone. They tell us what's happening nearby and in other places too. People like students, lawyers, politicians, traders (those are people who buy and sell things), and sports fans really need newspapers. They give them important information. Students learn about what's going on in the world from newspapers. Traders read them to know about how things are being bought and sold. People who love sports find news about games in them. And politicians get to learn about important news from all over. Even people looking for jobs can find good information in newspapers. So, newspapers are super important for everyone. They are also great for telling people about things they want to sell. Business folks use newspapers to tell lots of people about their products. People can also share their thoughts and ideas through newspapers. They help the government talk to the people too.
The not-so-great side: Newspapers have a big job. They need to give us true news and fair opinions so we can make good choices. But sometimes, that doesn't happen. Since different groups own newspapers, they might show news and opinions in a way that's not quite fair. It's not good, but it happens sometimes. Sadly, newspapers can even hide the truth or tell lies. So, newspapers aren't always perfect. Napoleon, who was a famous leader, once said, "Four mean newspapers are scarier than a thousand sharp bayonets."
Wrapping up: Even with some problems, newspapers are super helpful in our modern lives. We can't even imagine a day without them. Reading newspapers is a really good habit because it helps us know things. If we don't read them, it's like we're frogs in a dark hole, not knowing what's going on in the world. Newspapers are like mirrors that show us the world today. So, it's really important for all of us to read newspapers often and stay in the know about what's happening around us.
