I am from Kishoreganj. This is one of the largest districts in Bangladesh. It is situated in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. It has 8 municipalities and 13 upazilas. The total area of Kishoreganj district is 2,688 square kilometres. Some rivers run through this district. They are the Old Brahmaputra, the Meghna, the Kaalni, the Suti and the Narasunda. The area of Kishoreganj municipality is about 10 square kilometres. The river Narasunda flows through the town.

This district has enriched the tradition of Bangla folk literature. Most of the lyrics of Maimansingha Gitika were composed in this land. The rivers, haors and green fields of this region set the scene for many popular folk tales and palas. Kishoreganj is the home to the first female poet of Bangla literature Chandrabati. Upendrakishore Roy and Sukumar Roy are popular for children's literature. They are also from this district. Famous painter Zainul Abedin comes from Kishoreganj, too.

The Sundarbans is a large forest of mangrove trees in Bangladesh. It protects our country in many ways. The strong roots of the mangrove trees save the land from the big waves. The roots keep our lands safe from coastal erosion. The Sundarbans is in the southwestern part of Bangladesh. It is located in Khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.

The Sundarbans provides a large number of wildlife. The Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, saltwater crocodile, Irrawaddy dolphins and various types of beautiful birds are the main attractions of this forest. People visit here from home and abroad to enjoy the natural beauties and the wildlife. The Sundarbans helps us in many ways. It guards our land from tsunamis, cyclones, and tidal waves. The Sundarbans is a habitat for many endangered animals. It is also a good source of palm leaves, wood and honey. Local people collect these resources for their livelihood. To keep our country safe from natural disasters, we should protect the Sundarbans.

Farhana's school planned a field trip for the students of class five. They asked students to fill a registration form for the trip. On a sunny morning, they started for the Liberation War Museum at Agargaon, Dhaka. She and her classmates were excited to explore the museum. Their class teacher, Mr. Khan, went with them on this trip. They started from their school by bus at 9 a.m. The bus ride was filled with chatter and laughter. Farhana sat next to her friend, Rabeya. They sang songs together. When they reached the museum at 10 a.m., the guide, Mr. Kamal greeted them. His welcoming attitude pleased them.

Mr. Kamal guided them to see the different corners of the museum. First, they watched a short documentary. It showed the bravery of the freedom fighters during the Liberation War. Their patriotism and sacrifice inspired them. Around half past ten, they started visiting different galleries. Old photographs of war, handwritten letters of the freedom fighters, and their weapons were displayed. They carry the memories of the war. They saw the personal belongings of the war heroes. The display of the galleries made them curious to learn more about the Liberation War. Finally, they thanked their guide for his support. They left the museum at 12:30 p.m. and returned to school at 1:30 p.m. They shared their feelings and experiences with their families. It was really a memorable trip for them.

Naima and Masuk were twins. They were in Class Five. Naima loved to play badminton and Masuk loved to play football. They were also very good students at school. Their parents, Naeem Hasan and Mina Begum, loved them very much. Naima and Masuk often played with their parents when they had free time. Their home was always full of happiness!

One day, a special box arrived. It was from their close relative, Mr. Rakib, who lived in Italy. There was a black tablet inside the box. When they turned it on, the screen showed many bright colours. 'Wow!' They were both surprised. At first, the tablet was so much fun. They played video games after finishing their study. And soon, the tablet became more exciting than playing outside. 'Naima! Masuk!' their friend Rana called from the gate. 'Let's play!' 'Not now!' Naima replied. Her eyes were stuck to a YouTube video. Masuk was also watching the video with his sister.

The twins slowly started to change. Often they became grumpy and got angry. 'Time for dinner!' their mom called one evening. 'Just five more minutes, Ma!' Masuk shouted. His voice was sharp and annoying. Mother noticed it and took the tablet away. Then, Masuk started to cry. 'You're so unfair!' he screamed. The situation became worse. At night, they couldn't sleep properly. Naima rubbed her eyes all the time, and Masuk felt sleepy all day long. Their parents were very worried and unhappy. They understood that their children were spending too much time on screens. So, they decided to talk to Naima and Masuk.

'This tablet is wasting your precious time,' their dad said softly. 'It's taking away your sleep, affecting your school work and keeping you away from your friends.' The twins saw the sadness in their parents' eyes. They felt ashamed. They realised that they were using the tablet too much and became tired and grumpy. Then, they promised not to use the tablet without their parents' permission. Every weekend, the family members used to sit together and shared funny stories. Naima and Masuk also started playing outside with their friends again. Their home became full of joy!

Lipi lives with her grandparents in a small village. She studies in a nearby primary school. She has a bright smile and a heart full of dreams. She talks nicely and wins everyone's heart. She is a lot like any other girls in her neighbourhood. But, Lipi cannot walk like her friends. Instead, she uses a wheelchair to move.

Every morning, Lipi wakes up early, gets dressed and takes her breakfast on time. Lipi's mother helps her put books in the school bag. Lipi's classmates help her to sit at the front bench of the class. They also help her to move around the school. Whenever her classmates play, they invite Lipi to join them. Her class teacher Ms. Anita makes sure that Lipi feels comfortable in the class. Her teacher arranges Lipi's table so that she can see the blackboard clearly.

Lipi cannot move as quickly as her classmates, but she remains happy. School is her favourite place. Lipi loves to go to school on time. She loves listening to stories, drawing pictures, and learning about the world. She also loves playing chess. While her classmates play football or cricket, Lipi becomes busy with her chessboard. One day, the school arranged a chess competition. Her opponent welcomed her warmly. She remained focused and attentive throughout the game and finally won. The whole school cheered. Ms. Anita congratulated her. Lipi received a crest and a set of beautiful wooden chess. Lipi wants to be a teacher. Ms. Anita is her inspiration. Lipi dreams of setting up a school for the local children. She believes that people with special needs can achieve amazing things in their lives.

Once there was a tree and she loved a little boy. Every day the boy would gather leaves and make them into crowns. He would play king of the forest wearing the crown. He would climb up her trunk and swing from her branches. When he was tired, he would sleep in her shade. The boy loved the tree very much. And the tree was happy. But time went by. The boy grew older. He stopped playing with the tree. And the tree was often alone.

Then one day the boy came to the tree. The tree said, 'Come, Boy, come and climb up my trunk. Swing from my branches and eat apples. Play in my shade and be happy.' 'I am too big to climb and play,' said the boy. 'I want to buy things. I want some money. Can you give me some money?' 'I'm sorry,' said the tree. 'I have no money. I have only leaves and apples. Take my apples, Boy, and sell them in the city'. And so, the boy climbed up the tree and gathered her apples. And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time. And then one day the boy came back. The tree shook with joy. She said, 'Come, Boy, climb up my trunk. Swing from my branches and be happy.' 'I am too busy to climb trees,' said the boy. 'I want a house to keep me warm,' he said. 'Can you give me a house?' 'I have no house,' said the tree. 'The forest is my house. But you may cut off my branches and build a house. Then you will be happy.' So, the boy cut off her branches and carried them away to build his house. And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time. And when he came back, the tree was very happy. 'Come, Boy,' she whispered, 'come and play.' 'I am too old and sad to play' said the boy. 'I want a boat that will take me far away from here. Can you give me a boat?' 'Cut down my trunk and make a boat,' said the tree. 'And be happy.' And so, the boy cut down her trunk and made a boat to sail away. And the tree was happy, but not really.

And after a long time, the boy came back again. 'I am sorry, Boy' said the tree, 'but I have nothing left to give you. My apples are gone, my branches are gone, my trunk is gone. I am just an old stump,' said the tree. 'I don't need very much now. Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired,' said the boy. 'Well,' said the tree, 'come, Boy, sit down and rest.' And the boy did. And the tree was happy.

Air is all around us. We breathe air in and out every day. We cannot live without air. But do you know that sometimes the air can get dirty? This is what we call air pollution. Smoke, dust and chemicals cause air pollution. Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for air pollution. Fossil fuels are things like coal, oil and natural gas. Factories, power plants, and cars use fuel to make energy. When we burn these fuels, they create smoke and harmful gases.

Breathing in polluted air can make us sick. It can cause diseases like asthma, bronchitis etc. Air pollution leads to global warming. Global warming means gradual rise in the Earth's temperature over time. Air pollution can also harm the ozone layer. It is a part of the atmosphere. It protects us from the harmful rays of the sun.

We all can reduce air pollution. Planting trees is a great way of doing this. Trees absorb harmful gases and release oxygen. They also filter out harmful pollutants. Thus, trees help to clean the air. We can also walk or ride bicycles for a short distance. It does not need to use fossil fuels. Remember, every effort helps and together we can make a big difference.

When Adiba was in class five, she moved to New York with her parents. Her grandmother lives in a village in Bangladesh. She is very fond of her grandmother. Adiba used to visit her grandmother once every year. Last year, her grandmother wanted to give her something on her birthday. So, she decided to sew a special Nakshi Kantha for her.

It is a traditional handmade quilt. She began by gathering colourful pieces of old sarees. With great care, she stitched them together. She made a beautiful pattern of flowers and birds on it. It took many days and nights to complete the Kantha. Before Adiba's birthday, her grandmother sent her the Nakshi Kantha. Adiba was filled with joy after receiving it. Adiba heard from her father that the stitch, colour and pattern of the Kantha had a story to tell. From that day, Adiba wanted to learn more about the Nakshi Kantha. It was more than just a quilt. It was a symbol of her grandmother's love. She felt happy when she wrapped herself with the quilt. It symbolises the rich tradition of her homeland.

The wind and the sun were having an argument about who was stronger than the other. 'I am the most powerful!' said the wind. 'No, I am the most powerful!' said the sun. 'I can blow trees to the ground!' said the wind. 'I can push ships across the ocean. I can make tornadoes!' 'Is that right?' replied the sun. Just then, they saw a man walking along the road in his winter jacket. 'Let's have a contest to see who is more powerful,' said the wind. 'He who can remove the man's jacket first will be the winner.' The sun agreed.

The wind started first. He blew a gust of cold wind at the man. The man kept shivering and zipped up his jacket. 'Brrr! What a cold and windy day!' It started raining. The wind blew even harder and turned the rain into a storm. 'Oh, look at that! There's a heavy storm,' said the man. The wind blew its strongest gust towards the man, but the man's jacket stayed on. He zipped the jacket higher to cover his nose. 'Oh! This is impossible,' said the wind. He stopped blowing.

'My turn!' said the sun. First, the sun was shining enough to stop the rain and storm. The man unzipped his jacket. Then the sun pulled the clouds apart and gently shone down on the man. Suddenly, it felt like a beautiful sunny day. 'Wow! The weather is strange around here,' said the man. The sun gently wiggled its fingers and increased the temperature. 'What strange weather it is! Now it feels like a hot summer,' the man said as he began to sweat. 'Oh, it's so hot!' He removed his jacket and headed to a nearby tree. He took a rest for a while under the shade of the tallest tree. 'I have made the man remove his jacket. I have won!' said the sun.