NCTB হিন্দুধর্ম ও নৈতিক শিক্ষা (Hindu Religion and Moral Education) Book | Class Five (পঞ্চম শ্রেণি) 2023 বই | PDF Download

Book Description: "NCTB Hindu Religion and Moral Education Textbook for Class Five (পঞ্চম শ্রেণি) by NCTB"

This textbook, "NCTB Hindu Religion and Moral Education Textbook for Class Five", is published by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board in Bangladesh. It is part of the experimental edition, with the first edition being released in August 2012 and a reprint in 2022.

The book, illustrated by Kantideh Adhikary and designed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board, aims to develop the moral and religious understanding of primary school students. It aligns with the principles outlined in the National Education Policy 2010 and focuses on nurturing the innate potential, curiosity, joy, and enthusiasm of children.

The revised curriculum of 2011 recognizes the growing necessity of learning about religion and moral education at the primary level, as children's religious and moral development is strongly ingrained at this stage. In line with these considerations, the textbook introduces Moral Teachings in the context of Hindu Religion and Moral Education, guided by the National Education Policy 2010.

This initiative of incorporating moral teachings in the Hindu Religion and Moral Education textbook is driven by the desire to lay special emphasis on the development of virtuous qualities among learners by imparting religious lessons. The aim is to make the learning process interesting, engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated. In pursuit of this goal, the honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed the change of textbooks to vibrant colors, making them visually appealing and ensuring free distribution since 2009.

The distribution of textbooks, including this Hindu Religion and Moral Education textbook, free of cost across the country for students at the pre-primary, primary, secondary, Ibtidaie, Dakhil, and Vocational levels, is a historic initiative of the current government.

The book expresses gratitude to Ishwara (God) through serving Him and seeks His grace for a better life. Recognizing that Ishwara is incorporeal and invisible, the book encourages serving living beings as a way of serving Ishwara. Swami Vivekananda's teachings emphasize that Ishwara is before us in the form of living beings, and by serving them, we serve God.

The book contains a collection of stories and incidents that highlight the importance of serving living beings and the rewards of such service. One such story mentioned is "A Poor Brahmin's Service to Living Beings" from the holy book Mahabharata. This story narrates the life of a poor Brahmin and his family's dedication to serving living beings in Kurukshetra, a holy place in the sub-continent.

This textbook is a valuable resource for primary school students, incorporating lessons on Hindu religion and moral education and emphasizing the importance of serving living beings as a way of serving God. It is designed to foster moral development and instill virtuous qualities in young learners, paving the way for a more compassionate and responsible society.

Acknowledgment and thanks are given to all those who have contributed to the creation, evaluation, printing, and publication of the textbook. Suggestions for further improvement and enhancement of the book are welcomed and appreciated. The ultimate goal is for young learners to find the textbook useful in their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

Authors: National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) Editors: Unknown Table of Contents: Not mentioned.