4. Today we are going to read about-
Bangamata: Our source of inspiration
Unit-5, Lesson-1
5. After we have studied this lesson, we will be able to
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1.
• Ask and answer questions
• Talk about people
2.
• Read and understand text
• Write answers to questions
6. Historical
movement
Aim at control of
process of historical
development.
Bangamata sacrificed everything in
all historical movements.
Noun
Antonyms
:
False, imaginary, modern, fictional
7. Affection
A gentle feeling of
fondness or liking.
She felt affection for the wise old
lady.
Noun
Antonyms: Negligence, Antipathy, neglect, coldness, disinterest, animosity,
enmity.
8. Nation maker Nation builder .
Noun
Gradually Bangamata became a
nation maker along with
Bangabandhu.
Antonym: Anti-national
9. A. Look at the picture and answer the following
questions.
1. What does ‘ Bangamata’ mean?
Ans. ‘Bangamata’ means mother of Bengali Nation, who has
motherly love and affection for her nation and sacrifice for the
liberation of her people.
2. Why is this great woman in the picture called ‘Bangamata’?
Ans. Because of her motherly love and her sacrifice in all historical
movements ,specially the liberation war of Bangladesh.
3. What do you know about her?
Ans. She is a great woman in the history of Bangladesh and born in Tungipara,
Gopalgonj. She was the wife of Father of the Nation .
10. B. Read the text about Bangamata.
Sheikh Fazilatunnnesa Mujib is a great woman in the history of
Bangladesh. She was the wife of Father of the Nation,
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
11. She is called ‘Bangamata’ because of her motherly love and
affection for the people and her sacrifice in all historical
movements, specially the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
12. This noble woman was born in Tungipara , Gopalganj on 8 August
1930. She had no demands of her own . She lived a very simple life
and taught her five children how to live an ordinary life. Gradually ,
she became a nation maker along with Bangabandhu. Even though
she was the First Lady of Bangladesh , she had no pride and did not
want luxury.
13. Bangamata always inspired Bangabandhu in all difficulties
situations of the country. She always encouraged him to involve
himself in politics freely for the people of this country. She never
pulled him back and never thought of her own interests.
14. She played a prominent role in the Six-Point Movement in 1966.
She gave the right suggestion to Bangabandhu to face the Agartala
Conspiracy Case in 1969. She strongly supported him to participate
in General Elections in 1970 and inspired him to deliver the
historic 7 March Speech in 1970 . Her role in rebuilding the newly
– born nation was also significant.
15. On 15 August 1975, the most tragic event in the history of
Bangladesh took place . On this very sad day Bangamata met
martyrdom along with Bagabandhu , their three beloved sons and
some close relatives . She will remain in our hearts because she and
Bangabandhu worked together to build a happy and prosperous
‘Sonar Bangla’ for us all.
16. C. Answer the following questions.
1. What lesson did Bangamata teach her children?
Ans. Bangamata taughther children how to live ordinary life.
2. How did she lead her life?
Ans. She led her life very simple way. She had no pride and did not want luxury.
3. How did she help the Father of the Nation?
Ans. She helped the Father of the Nation by giving inspiration and courage in all
difficult situations .
4. What lesson do you learn from Bangamata’s
life?
Ans. I learn simplicity, ordinary life and always giving courage and inspiration
from Bangamata’slife.
17. D. Read the text again and find Bangamata’s ideals and
contributions. Fill in each gap with the information. One
is done for you.
Her great
affection for
the country
