Imagine you have a pen friend in Australia. She is so interested to know about the national memorial. Now write a letter to her about the National Memorial.
April 10, 2021
Mirpur, Dhaka
Dear Fatin,
I have received your letter in which you showed your keen interest to know about the national memorial of our country. Indeed it arouses the burning spirit in our bosom when we think of our national Memorial. Our National Memorial is situated at Savar in Dhaka. The National Memorial is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for all achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters; close to the tower. Standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit. This is all for today. Let me know about your opinions. With love.
Yours ever,
Tahseen
Imagine you have a pen friend in Australia. She is so interested to know about the national memorial. Now write a letter to her about the National Memorial.
April 10, 2021
Mirpur, Dhaka
My dear Hasib,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt letter. I hope you and your family are doing well. I'm also fine with my family. I'm really glad to hear that you're interested in hearing about my recent visit to the National Memorial, so let me share a brief account with you.
Visiting the National Memorial holds immense significance. It stands as a symbol of our nation's reverence and love for the martyrs of our Liberation War in 1971. I had always dreamt of visiting this memorial, and finally, I got the chance to go with my father, who is the Headmaster of Talshar A.E. High School in B. Baria. We took a taxi and reached there around 10 am.
As we arrived, we saw a large crowd of people of all ages gathered at the gate of the Memorial. I was truly captivated by the remarkable design and beauty of the National Memorial. It's well protected and surrounded by various trees and flowers. We spent about two hours walking around the entire campus, taking in the sights.
We also visited the museum at the National Memorial, where we saw relics from our Liberation War. The most moving moment for me was standing in front of the graves of the heroic freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for our country. We offered prayers for their departed souls.
During our visit, I also met many students from colleges like ours, and I had some meaningful conversations with them. We headed back home before sunset, but the memories of this visit will stay with me forever.
That's all for now. Sending my best wishes to you.
Yours always,
Kazi Noor Islam
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