Textbook page 156, 157|| English first paper || Unit Nine: Adolescence || Lesson 3 The Story of Shilpi || Bangla meaning, line by line Bangla meaning, text questions and solution , short questions and summary ||



Textbook page 156, 157|| English first paper ||  Unit Nine: Adolescence || Lesson 3 The Story of Shilpi || Bangla meaning, line by line Bangla meaning, text questions and solution , short questions and summary ||



Shilpi was only 15 years old when she married Rashid in 2008. Marrying off daughters at an early age is a standard practice for many families living in rural Bangladesh.

After her wedding, Shilpi joined a local empowerment group that provides adolescent girls with the tools needed to gradually change cultural practices, particularly those pertaining to early marriage and pregnancy. The group's activities include discussions on how to most effectively change behaviour related to reproductive health as well as one-on-one counselling. It also offers peer-to-peer support and life skills training that help adolescents say no to early marriage. The empowerment group is one of more than 10,000 groups supported by some local Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working all over Bangladesh. These NGOs work through Canada's Adolescent Reproductive Health Project which also aims to increase access to quality health services for adolescents. During one of the group sessions, Shilpi came to understand the potentially harmful effects of early marriage and pregnancy.

While maternal mortality in Bangladesh has declined by more than 50 percent since 2001, the rate remains high with 173 maternal deaths per 100,000, live births in 2017-dropping from 322 in 2001. Girls who get pregnant are at risk of serious health complications. These include dangerous hemorrhage and fistula, a painful internal injury caused by obstructed childbirth that commonly leads to serious maternal morbidities and social exclusion.
When Shilpi heard about those risks, she invited her husband, Rashid, to discuss pregnancy with a counsellor. After hearing about the risks, Rashid agreed to delay having children for five years despite pressures from his parents and neighbours to produce an offspring. Together, the couple met with a female health care provider, who informed them about the various family planning options available.

Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours continued to pressurize the newlyweds. Deeply rooted cultural practices and traditions caused a rift between Shilpi and Rashid and their extended family, some of whose members insulted and criticized the couple. Unable to convince their close relatives of the risks. Shilpi and Rashid returned to the counsellor. They took the help of a parent peer who had been trained to speak to other parents about adolescent issues. Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours eventually came to understand the harmful effects of early pregnancy on mother and child.

After that, the villagers no longer pressurized the couple; their parents and neighbours began to support them and speak out against early marriage and pregnancy.

Here are some important word meaning in bangla along with synonym and antonym. 
  1. Empowerment - ক্ষমতায়ন

    • Synonym: Strengthening (শক্তিশালীকরণ)

    • Antonym: Weakening (দুর্বলকরণ)

  2. Adolescent - কিশোর/কিশোরী

    • Synonym: Teenager (তরুণ)

    • Antonym: Adult (প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক)

  3. Cultural - সাংস্কৃতিক

    • Synonym: Traditional (ঐতিহ্যবাহী)

    • Antonym: Unconventional (অপ্রচলিত)

  4. Practice - প্রচলন

    • Synonym: Custom (রীতি)

    • Antonym: Disuse (অব্যবহার)

  5. Counselling - পরামর্শ প্রদান

    • Synonym: Guidance (নির্দেশনা)

    • Antonym: Misinformation (ভুল তথ্য)

  6. Pregnancy - গর্ভধারণ

    • Synonym: Conception (গর্ভাবস্থা)

    • Antonym: Infertility (বন্ধ্যাত্ব)

  7. Maternal - মাতৃত্ব সম্পর্কিত

    • Synonym: Motherly (মাতৃসুলভ)

    • Antonym: Paternal (পিতৃসুলভ)

  8. Mortality - মৃত্যু হার

    • Synonym: Death rate (মৃত্যুর হার)

    • Antonym: Immortality (অমরত্ব)

  9. Complication - জটিলতা

    • Synonym: Problem (সমস্যা)

    • Antonym: Simplicity (সহজতা)

  10. Hemorrhage - রক্তক্ষরণ

    • Synonym: Bleeding (রক্তপাত)

    • Antonym: Clotting (জমাট বাঁধা)

  11. Fistula - ফিস্টুলা (একটি রোগ)

    • Synonym: Abnormal opening (অস্বাভাবিক ছিদ্র)

    • Antonym: Normal tissue (স্বাভাবিক টিস্যু)

  12. Childbirth - সন্তান প্রসব

    • Synonym: Delivery (প্রসব)

    • Antonym: Miscarriage (গর্ভপাত)

  13. Social exclusion - সামাজিক বর্জন

    • Synonym: Isolation (একাকীত্ব)

    • Antonym: Inclusion (অন্তর্ভুক্তি)

  14. Rift - বিচ্ছেদ

    • Synonym: Conflict (সংঘাত)

    • Antonym: Harmony (সৌহার্দ্য)

  15. Tradition - প্রথা

    • Synonym: Custom (সংস্কৃতি)

    • Antonym: Innovation (নবীনতা)

  16. Criticize - সমালোচনা করা

    • Synonym: Condemn (নিন্দা করা)

    • Antonym: Praise (প্রশংসা করা)

  17. Peer - সমবয়সী

    • Synonym: Companion (সহচর)

    • Antonym: Elder (বয়স্ক ব্যক্তি)

  18. Offspring - সন্তান

    • Synonym: Child (সন্তান)

    • Antonym: Ancestor (পূর্বপুরুষ)

  19. Support - সমর্থন

    • Synonym: Assistance (সহায়তা)

    • Antonym: Opposition (বিরোধিতা)

  20. Health care provider - স্বাস্থ্যসেবা প্রদানকারী

    • Synonym: Doctor (ডাক্তার)

    • Antonym: Patient (রোগী)

  21. Pressure - চাপ

    • Synonym: Force (বল প্রয়োগ)

    • Antonym: Freedom (স্বাধীনতা)

  22. Harmful - ক্ষতিকর

    • Synonym: Dangerous (বিপজ্জনক)

    • Antonym: Beneficial (উপকারী)

  23. Awareness - সচেতনতা

    • Synonym: Knowledge (জ্ঞান)

    • Antonym: Ignorance (অজ্ঞতা)

  24. Extended family - বৃহত্তর পরিবার

    • Synonym: Relatives (আত্মীয়স্বজন)

    • Antonym: Nuclear family (সংকীর্ণ পরিবার)

  25. Reproductive health - প্রজনন স্বাস্থ্য

    • Synonym: Fertility health (উর্বরতা স্বাস্থ্য)

    • Antonym: Infertility (বন্ধ্যাত্ব)

  26. Mobilize - সংগঠিত করা

    • Synonym: Organize (সংগঠন করা)

    • Antonym: Immobilize (অচল করা)

  27. NGO (Non-Government Organization) - বেসরকারি সংস্থা

    • Synonym: Nonprofit organization (অলাভজনক সংস্থা)

    • Antonym: Government organization (সরকারি সংস্থা)

  28. Session - অধিবেশন

    • Synonym: Meeting (সভা)

    • Antonym: Recess (বিরতি)

  29. Understanding - বোঝাপড়া

    • Synonym: Comprehension (বোধশক্তি)

    • Antonym: Misunderstanding (ভুল বোঝাবুঝি)

  30. Participation - অংশগ্রহণ

    • Synonym: Involvement (নিয়োজিত হওয়া)

    • Antonym: Absence (অনুপস্থিতি)

  31. Intervention - হস্তক্ষেপ

    • Synonym: Mediation (মধ্যস্থতা)

    • Antonym: Neglect (উপেক্ষা)

  32. Agreement - চুক্তি

    • Synonym: Consensus (সম্মতি)

    • Antonym: Disagreement (অমিল)

  33. Convince - বোঝানো

    • Synonym: Persuade (রাজি করানো)

    • Antonym: Dissuade (বিরত রাখা)

  34. Resistance - প্রতিরোধ

    • Synonym: Opposition (বিরোধিতা)

    • Antonym: Acceptance (গৃহীত হওয়া)

  35. Improvement - উন্নতি

    • Synonym: Progress (অগ্রগতি)

    • Antonym: Decline (অবনতি)



নিচে দেওয়া হয়েছে প্রতিটি লাইন এবং তার বাংলা অনুবাদ:


Shilpi was only 15 years old when she married Rashid in 2008.
২০০৮ সালে যখন শিলপি রাশিদের সাথে বিবাহবন্ধনে আবদ্ধ হয়, তখন তার বয়স ছিল মাত্র ১৫ বছর।

Marrying off daughters at an early age is a standard practice for many families living in rural Bangladesh.
বাংলাদেশের গ্রামাঞ্চলে বসবাসকারী অনেক পরিবারের জন্য মেয়েদের কম বয়সে বিয়ে দেওয়া একটি সাধারণ প্রথা।

After her wedding, Shilpi joined a local empowerment group that provides adolescent girls with the tools needed to gradually change cultural practices, particularly those pertaining to early marriage and pregnancy.
বিয়ের পর, শিলপি একটি স্থানীয় ক্ষমতায়ন গ্রুপে যোগ দেয়, যা কিশোরীদের এমন উপকরণ সরবরাহ করে যা ধীরে ধীরে সাংস্কৃতিক প্রথা পরিবর্তনে সহায়তা করে, বিশেষ করে অকাল বিবাহ ও গর্ভধারণের ক্ষেত্রে।

The group's activities include discussions on how to most effectively change behaviour related to reproductive health as well as one-on-one counselling.
এই গ্রুপের কার্যক্রমের মধ্যে অন্তর্ভুক্ত থাকে প্রজনন স্বাস্থ্য সম্পর্কিত আচরণ কীভাবে কার্যকরভাবে পরিবর্তন করা যায় সে বিষয়ে আলোচনা এবং ব্যক্তিগত পরামর্শদান।

It also offers peer-to-peer support and life skills training that help adolescents say no to early marriage.
এটি সমবয়সীদের মধ্যে পারস্পরিক সহায়তা এবং জীবন দক্ষতা প্রশিক্ষণ প্রদান করে যা কিশোরীদের অকাল বিবাহকে না বলতে সহায়তা করে।

The empowerment group is one of more than 10,000 groups supported by some local Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working all over Bangladesh.
এই ক্ষমতায়ন গ্রুপটি বাংলাদেশের বিভিন্ন স্থানে কাজ করা কিছু স্থানীয় বেসরকারি সংস্থার (এনজিও) সহায়তা পাওয়া ১০,০০০ টিরও বেশি গ্রুপের মধ্যে একটি।

These NGOs work through Canada's Adolescent Reproductive Health Project which also aims to increase access to quality health services for adolescents.
এই এনজিওগুলো কানাডার কিশোর প্রজনন স্বাস্থ্য প্রকল্পের মাধ্যমে কাজ করে, যা কিশোরদের জন্য উন্নত মানের স্বাস্থ্যসেবার প্রবেশাধিকার বৃদ্ধি করাও লক্ষ্য রাখে।

During one of the group sessions, Shilpi came to understand the potentially harmful effects of early marriage and pregnancy.
গ্রুপের একটি সেশনে, শিলপি অকাল বিবাহ ও গর্ভধারণের সম্ভাব্য ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব সম্পর্কে জানতে পারে।

While maternal mortality in Bangladesh has declined by more than 50 percent since 2001, the rate remains high with 173 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017—dropping from 322 in 2001.
২০০১ সাল থেকে বাংলাদেশে মাতৃমৃত্যুর হার ৫০ শতাংশের বেশি হ্রাস পেলেও, ২০১৭ সালে প্রতি ১,০০,০০০ জীবিত জন্মের মধ্যে ১৭৩ জন মায়ের মৃত্যু হয়, যা ২০০১ সালে ছিল ৩২২।

Girls who get pregnant are at risk of serious health complications.
যেসব মেয়েরা গর্ভবতী হয় তারা গুরুতর স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যার ঝুঁকিতে থাকে।

These include dangerous hemorrhage and fistula, a painful internal injury caused by obstructed childbirth that commonly leads to serious maternal morbidities and social exclusion.
এর মধ্যে রয়েছে বিপজ্জনক রক্তক্ষরণ এবং ফিস্টুলা, যা বাধাগ্রস্ত প্রসবের ফলে হওয়া একটি বেদনাদায়ক অভ্যন্তরীণ আঘাত, যা সাধারণত মারাত্মক মাতৃস্বাস্থ্য জটিলতা ও সামাজিক বিচ্ছিন্নতার কারণ হয়।

When Shilpi heard about those risks, she invited her husband, Rashid, to discuss pregnancy with a counsellor.
যখন শিলপি এই ঝুঁকিগুলো সম্পর্কে জানতে পারে, তখন সে তার স্বামী রাশিদকে গর্ভধারণ নিয়ে পরামর্শদাতার সাথে আলোচনার জন্য আমন্ত্রণ জানায়।

After hearing about the risks, Rashid agreed to delay having children for five years despite pressures from his parents and neighbours to produce an offspring.
ঝুঁকির কথা শোনার পর, রাশিদ তার বাবা-মা ও প্রতিবেশীদের সন্তানের জন্য চাপ দেওয়া সত্ত্বেও পাঁচ বছর সন্তান না নেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়।

Together, the couple met with a female health care provider, who informed them about the various family planning options available.
একসাথে, দম্পতি এক নারী স্বাস্থ্যসেবা প্রদানকারীর সাথে দেখা করে, যিনি তাদের বিভিন্ন পরিবার পরিকল্পনা পদ্ধতি সম্পর্কে জানান।

Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours continued to pressurize the newlyweds.
শিলপির শ্বাশুড়ি এবং প্রতিবেশীরা নবদম্পতিকে চাপ দিতে থাকে।

Deeply rooted cultural practices and traditions caused a rift between Shilpi and Rashid and their extended family, some of whose members insulted and criticized the couple.
গভীরভাবে প্রোথিত সাংস্কৃতিক প্রথা ও ঐতিহ্যের কারণে শিলপি ও রাশিদের মধ্যে এবং তাদের বিস্তৃত পরিবারের সাথে বিরোধ সৃষ্টি হয়, যেখানে কিছু সদস্য তাদের অপমান ও সমালোচনা করে।

Unable to convince their close relatives of the risks, Shilpi and Rashid returned to the counsellor.
আপনজনদের ঝুঁকি সম্পর্কে বোঝাতে ব্যর্থ হয়ে, শিলপি ও রাশিদ আবার পরামর্শদাতার কাছে ফিরে যায়।

They took the help of a parent peer who had been trained to speak to other parents about adolescent issues.
তারা এক অভিভাবক সহকর্মীর সাহায্য নেয়, যিনি কিশোর-কিশোরীদের সমস্যাগুলো নিয়ে অন্যান্য অভিভাবকদের সাথে কথা বলার জন্য প্রশিক্ষিত ছিলেন।

Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours eventually came to understand the harmful effects of early pregnancy on mother and child.
শেষ পর্যন্ত, শিলপির শ্বাশুড়ি ও প্রতিবেশীরা অকাল গর্ভধারণের ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব সম্পর্কে বুঝতে সক্ষম হয়।

After that, the villagers no longer pressurized the couple; their parents and neighbours began to support them and speak out against early marriage and pregnancy.
এরপর, গ্রামবাসীরা আর দম্পতিকে চাপ দেয়নি; তাদের বাবা-মা ও প্রতিবেশীরা তাদের সমর্থন করতে শুরু করে এবং অকাল বিবাহ ও গর্ভধারণের বিরুদ্ধে কথা বলতে শুরু করে।


Here are some important multiple choice questions and answers. 


  1. How old was Shilpi when she got married?
    a) 12
    b) 15
    c) 18
    d) 20
    Answer: b) 15

  2. When did Shilpi get married?
    a) 2005
    b) 2008
    c) 2010
    d) 2015
    Answer: b) 2008

  3. What is a common practice in rural Bangladesh mentioned in the passage?
    a) Higher education for girls
    b) Early marriage for daughters
    c) Government job security
    d) Migration to cities
    Answer: b) Early marriage for daughters

  4. What did Shilpi join after marriage?
    a) A school
    b) An NGO
    c) A local empowerment group
    d) A government office
    Answer: c) A local empowerment group

  5. What was the main goal of the empowerment group?
    a) To support men in finding jobs
    b) To provide financial loans
    c) To prevent early marriage and pregnancy
    d) To organize religious programs
    Answer: c) To prevent early marriage and pregnancy

  6. Which country supports the Adolescent Reproductive Health Project in Bangladesh?
    a) USA
    b) Canada
    c) UK
    d) Australia
    Answer: b) Canada

  7. What type of training does the empowerment group provide?
    a) Military training
    b) Life skills training
    c) Computer training
    d) Business training
    Answer: b) Life skills training

  8. What are the key activities of the group?
    a) Teaching mathematics
    b) Discussing reproductive health and counselling
    c) Providing free medical treatment
    d) Conducting religious workshops
    Answer: b) Discussing reproductive health and counselling

  9. Why did Shilpi want to delay having children?
    a) She was too young
    b) She wanted to focus on her studies
    c) She understood the health risks of early pregnancy
    d) She was financially unstable
    Answer: c) She understood the health risks of early pregnancy

  10. What is the maternal mortality rate in Bangladesh in 2017?
    a) 322 deaths per 100,000 live births
    b) 200 deaths per 100,000 live births
    c) 173 deaths per 100,000 live births
    d) 100 deaths per 100,000 live births
    Answer: c) 173 deaths per 100,000 live births

  1. What led Rashid to agree to delay pregnancy?
    a) His family forced him
    b) He was not financially ready
    c) He learned about the health risks from a counsellor
    d) He wanted to go abroad
    Answer: c) He learned about the health risks from a counsellor

  2. Why did Shilpi and Rashid face criticism from their family?
    a) They refused to move to a city
    b) They delayed having children
    c) They stopped working
    d) They decided to live separately
    Answer: b) They delayed having children

  3. What happened after the parent peer spoke to Shilpi’s mother-in-law?
    a) She opposed Shilpi even more
    b) She understood the risks of early pregnancy
    c) She forced Rashid to remarry
    d) She moved away
    Answer: b) She understood the risks of early pregnancy

  1. What does the passage suggest about NGOs in Bangladesh?
    a) They provide financial loans
    b) They play a key role in social awareness
    c) They only help men
    d) They focus only on city areas
    Answer: b) They play a key role in social awareness

  2. What is the main problem addressed in the passage?
    a) Lack of education
    b) Early marriage and pregnancy
    c) Unemployment
    d) Migration issues
    Answer: b) Early marriage and pregnancy

  1. What is the meaning of "empowerment" in the passage?
    a) Restriction
    b) Strengthening
    c) Punishment
    d) Ignorance
    Answer: b) Strengthening

  2. What does "pressurized" mean in the passage?
    a) Encouraged
    b) Forced
    c) Ignored
    d) Helped
    Answer: b) Forced

  3. What is the meaning of "maternal mortality"?
    a) Childbirth-related deaths of mothers
    b) Child labor deaths
    c) Deaths due to malnutrition
    d) Infant deaths
    Answer: a) Childbirth-related deaths of mothers

  1. Choose the synonym for "counselling" from the passage.
    a) Advice
    b) Warning
    c) Punishment
    d) Order
    Answer: a) Advice

  2. Choose the synonym for "complications" from the passage.
    a) Problems
    b) Solutions
    c) Benefits
    d) Rewards
    Answer: a) Problems

  1. Choose the antonym for "support" from the passage.
    a) Encourage
    b) Oppose
    c) Help
    d) Guide
    Answer: b) Oppose

  2. Choose the antonym for "understand" from the passage.
    a) Comprehend
    b) Misinterpret
    c) Realize
    d) Recognize
    Answer: b) Misinterpret

  1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
    a) To highlight the benefits of early marriage
    b) To show how NGOs work in rural areas
    c) To raise awareness about the risks of early marriage and pregnancy
    d) To encourage traditional practices
    Answer: c) To raise awareness about the risks of early marriage and pregnancy

  2. Why does the passage mention Canada's Adolescent Reproductive Health Project?
    a) To show international support for Bangladesh
    b) To criticize foreign aid
    c) To promote Canada’s health services
    d) To discuss Bangladesh’s economy
    Answer: a) To show international support for Bangladesh

  3. Why is Shilpi’s story significant?
    a) It shows a successful fight against cultural norms
    b) It promotes traditional values
    c) It encourages more people to marry early
    d) It discusses financial problems
    Answer: a) It shows a successful fight against cultural norms.

Here are some short questions with answers based on the passage. 

1. When did Shilpi get married?

Shilpi got married in 2008 when she was only 15 years old. This was a common practice in rural Bangladesh, where early marriage is deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Many families believe that marrying off their daughters early ensures social security and financial stability.

2. What is the main purpose of the empowerment group Shilpi joined?

The empowerment group helps adolescent girls learn about the negative effects of early marriage and pregnancy. It provides life skills training, one-on-one counseling, and discussions on reproductive health. The goal is to equip girls with the knowledge and confidence to stand up against harmful cultural practices.

3. How does the empowerment group support young girls?

The group conducts discussions on reproductive health and behavior change. It also provides peer-to-peer support and life skills training to help girls say no to early marriage. Additionally, one-on-one counseling helps them make informed decisions about their health and future.

4. Who supports the empowerment groups in Bangladesh?

Local NGOs support the empowerment groups across Bangladesh. These NGOs receive assistance from Canada's Adolescent Reproductive Health Project. The project aims to increase access to quality health services for adolescents.

5. What did Shilpi learn from her empowerment group sessions?

She learned about the serious risks associated with early marriage and pregnancy. These risks include maternal health complications such as hemorrhage and fistula. Shilpi also realized the importance of family planning and delaying childbirth.

6. What is the maternal mortality rate in Bangladesh?

In 2017, the maternal mortality rate in Bangladesh was 173 deaths per 100,000 live births. This was a significant decline from 322 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2001. Although the rate has improved, it is still considered high.

7. What are the health risks associated with early pregnancy?

Early pregnancy can cause serious complications such as hemorrhage and fistula. Fistula is a painful internal injury caused by obstructed childbirth, often leading to social isolation. These conditions can have long-term physical and psychological effects on young mothers.

8. How did Shilpi convince her husband to delay having children?

Shilpi invited her husband, Rashid, to speak with a counselor. The counselor explained the health risks of early pregnancy, which helped Rashid understand the dangers. Despite family and societal pressure, he agreed to wait five years before having children.

9. Why did Rashid face pressure from his family?

His parents and neighbors expected him to have children soon after marriage. They believed that producing offspring early was a sign of a successful marriage. This pressure created tension between Rashid and his extended family.

10. What role did the female health care provider play?

She informed Shilpi and Rashid about different family planning options. Her guidance helped them make an informed decision to delay pregnancy. This professional support reassured them despite the pressure from their family and community.

11. How did Rashid and Shilpi’s decision affect their relationship with their family?

Their extended family did not support their decision initially. Some family members insulted and criticized them for not having children immediately. This created conflict between them and their relatives.

12. How did the couple respond to criticism from their family?

They sought help from a counselor and a trained parent peer. The parent peer spoke to their family about the dangers of early pregnancy. This approach eventually helped change the family's perspective.

13. What is a parent peer?

A parent peer is someone trained to talk to other parents about adolescent issues. Their role is to educate families on the harmful effects of early marriage and pregnancy. They help bridge the gap between traditional beliefs and modern health knowledge.

14. What effect did the parent peer have on Shilpi’s mother-in-law?

The parent peer helped her understand the risks of early pregnancy. Over time, she stopped pressuring the couple to have children immediately. She even started supporting them and advocating against early marriage.

15. How did the villagers react after learning about the risks of early pregnancy?

They stopped pressuring Shilpi and Rashid to have children early. Instead, they began supporting their decision to delay pregnancy. Many villagers started speaking out against early marriage and pregnancy.

16. What cultural traditions contributed to early marriage in Shilpi’s village?

In rural Bangladesh, many families believe that marrying off daughters early ensures security and family honor. Traditional gender roles and societal expectations pressure young girls into marriage. These customs have been passed down for generations.

17. Why is early marriage a major concern in rural Bangladesh?

It puts young girls at risk of serious health complications during pregnancy. Early marriage also limits their educational and economic opportunities. Many girls are unable to make independent life decisions due to societal pressure.

18. How did the community’s attitude change towards early marriage?

At first, they resisted change and pressured young couples to have children early. However, after education and counseling, they understood the risks involved. Eventually, they started advocating against early marriage and pregnancy.


19. What role do NGOs play in addressing early marriage?

NGOs conduct awareness programs and provide adolescent girls with knowledge about reproductive health. They also support empowerment groups that educate young girls and their families. Their efforts help change harmful cultural practices.

20. Why did Shilpi and Rashid struggle to convince their relatives?

Their relatives strongly believed in traditional practices and did not understand the health risks of early pregnancy. The pressure from society made it difficult for them to go against cultural norms. Only after multiple discussions with a counselor and parent peer did their family accept their decision.

21. What lessons can be learned from Shilpi’s story?

It highlights the importance of education and awareness in changing harmful traditions. It also shows that societal change is possible with patience and proper guidance. Support from health professionals and community groups can make a big difference.

22. How does delaying pregnancy benefit young girls?

It reduces the risk of serious health complications like hemorrhage and fistula. It also gives them time to complete their education and gain financial stability. This improves their overall quality of life and future opportunities.

23. How did the community finally support Shilpi and Rashid?

After learning about the dangers of early pregnancy, they stopped pressuring them. They accepted the couple’s decision and started advocating for delayed marriage and childbirth. This shift in mindset helped change the village’s traditional beliefs.

24. What impact do empowerment groups have on society?

They educate young girls and their families about reproductive health and rights. They help communities move away from harmful traditions and adopt safer practices. Over time, these efforts lead to healthier and more empowered generations.

25. Why is educating communities about early marriage and pregnancy important?

It helps prevent serious health risks and promotes better life choices for young girls. Education empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their futures. Ultimately, it leads to a healthier and more progressive society.



Summary of the passage 

Shilpi, a 15-year-old girl from rural Bangladesh, was married in 2008. She joined an empowerment group supported by NGOs under Canada’s Adolescent Reproductive Health Project. The group educated her on the dangers of early marriage and pregnancy, such as maternal health risks and complications like hemorrhage and fistula. Understanding these risks, Shilpi and her husband, Rashid, decided to delay having children. However, they faced pressure from family and neighbors. With help from a counsellor and a trained parent peer, they convinced their relatives about the harmful effects of early pregnancy. Eventually, their community supported them, and people started opposing early marriage and pregnancy. Shilpi’s story highlights the importance of awareness and support in changing harmful cultural practices.







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