Globalization
Globalization is a common word in the new era (যুগ) of international relations. Basically, it is a process of expanding (বিস্তৃত করা) trade and commerce all over the world by creating a borderless market. With the development of hi-tech communication media and rapid transportation facilities, the world has come closer. But it has some merits and demerits.
Globalization has some characteristics. These are as follows:
1. Free travel: Communication facilities have been expanded much for the sake of globalization.
2. Expansion of business: The last century has witnessed (স্বচক্ষে দেখা) the expansion of business enterprises. The movement of goods from one country to another has become much easier.
3. Global relationship: People have come closer. We can now learn in an instant what is happening in the farthest comer of the world and travel to any country in the shortest possible time. Countries of the world are like families in a village. They can even share their joys and sorrows like next-door neighbors. If one country is in distress, others can immediately (তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে) come to its assistance. If we could build up an atmosphere of mutual understanding and cooperation through this globalization process, our world would certainly be a better place to live in.
Globalization has changed the traditional trade, commerce, technology, and lifestyle of the people of the world. The electronic transfer of information via the internet has now created an instantaneous (তাৎক্ষণিক) and interconnected (আন্তসংযোগ) world of information.
Technology has largely changed banking and financial activities. Worldwide money transfers and transactions of business have been computerized. Software and TV programs are also amenable (প্রভাবিত হওয়া) to digital or electronic transmission (প্রেরণ).
Although globalization is mainly connected with the business, trade, and international relations, it has some demerits too. The tide of globalization begins to affect other spheres too. Satellite TV channels and the internet are bringing all sorts of different cultures into our homes. It has become a threat (হুমকি) to our local culture. Different cultures are constantly interacting. In the globalization process. many foreign customs and beliefs are intruding (আগ্রাসণ হওয়া) into our own culture. As a result, we are going to lose our own traditional social values, beliefs, and attitudes.
Although globalization has some demerits, it is necessary for creating mutual intelligibility (একে অপরকে বুঝানো). It creates a sense of brotherhood (ভ্রাতৃত্ব) and a spirit of mutual co-operation among the nations of the world. Globalization helps to break down prejudice (কুসংস্কার). It broadens (প্রসারিত করা our outlook (দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি).
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