Preface
For improving the existing quality of Primary Education in Bangladesh, National Curriculum
and Textbook Board (NCTB) in collaboration with PEDP-2 initiated an extensive program
for development of curriculum and teaching learning materials in 2002. In the light of this
program the curriculum, textbooks and other teaching learning materials of Primary levels
have been prepared, revised and evaluated.
The textbook entitled, 'Hindu Religious Studies' has been prepared on the basis of attainable
competencies for the students of Class Five. The subject matter of the textbook is derived
from the basic issues of the religion familiar to the children through their family practices.
This will facilitate our young learners to know how they can make best use of this religious
knowledge & values in their day-to-day life.
The contents of the book are analyzed and explained in such a manner with practical
examples, illustrations and system of planned activities, that students are inspired to study the
subject with a keen interest.
This book is originally published in Bangla. From 2007 NCTB is publishing the English
version of the textbook. English is the language of choice in today's globalized world. To
facilitate the verbal and written communication skills of our future citizens and suitably
prepare them for international competition, we decided to translate the original Bangla
textbooks into English. It's pleasant to note that the number of English medium schools in
Bangladesh is increasing very fast. In this context NCTB decided to publish all the textbooks
of Primary level in English. This was a big endeavour for us. Despite our all efforts the first
edition may not be totally error free. However, in the future editions we shall try to remove
all errors and discrepancies.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to those who have made
their valuable contributions in writing, editing, evaluating and translating this book. I
sincerely hope that the book will be useful to those for whom it has been prepared.
Prof. Md. Mostafa Kamaludin
Chairman
National Curriculum and Textbook Board
Dhaka