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Social Media: Blessing or Curse

Introduction: In the twenty-first century, social media has become an inseparable part of modern human life. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn have transformed how people communicate, share ideas, and access information. However, whether social media is a blessing or a curse depends largely on how it is used.

Advantages: Social media offers immense benefits. It connects people across the globe instantly, bridging geographical distances. It serves as a powerful platform for education, awareness, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Small businesses thrive through online promotion, and students can access vast educational resources and global communities.

Disadvantages: Despite its advantages, excessive and unregulated use of social media poses severe drawbacks. Addiction to social networking wastes valuable time and reduces productivity. Cyberbullying, privacy breaches, fake news, and online fraud have become alarming issues. Moreover, constant comparison on social media often triggers anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem among youth.

Impact on Society: Social media has reshaped social interactions and public opinion. While it empowers citizens to raise their voices against injustice and mobilize support during crises, it can also spread misinformation rapidly, creating social unrest and polarization.

Responsible Use: To maximize its benefits, users must practice digital literacy and self-control. Verifying information before sharing, protecting personal privacy, limiting screen time, and maintaining respectful online behavior are essential steps toward responsible usage.

Conclusion: Social media itself is neither purely a blessing nor a curse; it is a double-edged sword. With awareness, discipline, and ethical use, we can harness its tremendous potential for personal growth and social progress.

13 November 2026

To
The Director
Administration
Commission Secretariat
Agargaon, Dhaka-1207.

Subject: Application for permission to attend a workshop.

Dear Sir,
With due respect, I would like to inform you that a three-day national workshop on 'Cybersecurity and Modern E-Governance' is going to be held at the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) auditorium from 18 November to 20 November 2026. Being an employee in the IT section, attending this workshop will significantly enhance my technical skills and efficiency in performing my official duties.

Therefore, I earnestly pray and hope that you would be kind enough to grant me permission to attend the said workshop and treat those three days as on-duty.

Yours obediently,
Name

a) meeting / seeing (Rule: 'look forward to' takes a gerund: Verb + ing)
b) of (Rule: 'die of' is used for dying of a disease)
c) would (Rule: Indirect speech conversion of 'will' in past reporting verb)
d) published / written (Rule: Passive voice takes past participle form $V_3$)
e) to (Rule: 'prefer' takes the preposition 'to' for comparison)

a) Out and out (সম্পূর্ণরূপে / পাকা): He is an out and out gentleman.
b) Beggar description (বর্ণনাতীত হওয়া): The misery of the flood-affected people beggars description.
c) Look into (তদন্ত করা): The committee will look into the matter seriously.
d) Sine die (অনির্দিষ্টকালের জন্য): The university was closed sine die due to unavoidable circumstances.
e) By leaps and bounds (অতি দ্রুতগতিতে): The IT sector of Bangladesh is developing by leaps and bounds.