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Dhaka Day by Day

Upliftment of the Daily News!

by S. Bari
Today's lesson is In newspaper writing. This is particularly appropriate, since you are reading a newspaper at this very moment. You have presumably done this on a regular basis for «onx years now. and are familiar with the peculiarities of newspeak. I don't mean the creative mistakes that appear with unfailing Inevitability in national headlines: 1 mean certain expressions that any self-respecting journalist In this country produces with religious regularity
In order to write a professional-sounding story, use one or all of the following phrases, culled from a selection of eminent dailies over the past year.
All-out efforts: this is usually reserved for something the government has said, in case we think their efforts are half-hearted. All-outedness is just as serious whether it concerns planting more trees or eradicating poverty.
People from all walks of life: a figure of speech to indicate the fact that the reporter wants to Increase his word count. Not to be taken literally. Also applicable to many situations. from hartals to picnics.
Upliftment of the people: though this sounds suspiciously like a certain kind of plastic surgery, 'upliftment' is really a most moral process. When In doubt as to wliat the minister actually getting at in his speech. It is always safe to say he called for the upliftment of something.
Flourishment: closely related to the above The Prime Minister recently called (one can also use urged ) for the 'creation of an atmosphere for the flourishment of children'. One can just picture nodding little flower buds. And of course this Is another example of how to get around concrete measures. There is nothing quite so delightfully vague as an atmosphere of
nourishment.
Certain phrases are reserved for religious occasions: Improved diet In the prisons . with accompanying pictures of prisoners In front of their first meal In months that actually has food In IL
Maghl Pumima (or Eid or Christmas) was celebrated with due religious fervour1: 1 shudder to think what would happen If ever anyone celebrated with undue fervour. Related to the above are the terms 'befitting manner' and 'with due solemnity.' How exactly is Tagore's death anniversary celebrated with due solemnity. and what is exactly is the befitting manner in which to observe Independence Day ? Maybe the Home Ministry could issue a circular on the topic.
Musical events must of course always be covered by Mhe phrases reserved for them. Artistes' at soirees (never mind if the concert is at noon, it's always a soiree) render' songs, making the whole process seem rather scientific.
Most of the best headlines come to us from that fount of inventive language and innovative ideas, the government. When a few months ago the president announced that boiled water prevents diarrhoea, this was major news. The administration also frequently calls on us to 'uphold democratic values' and to Improve the lot of the common people'. (Two more original phrases to note down for the aspiring editor). And News at Ten never fails to remind us of the work of the present democratic govern ment'. the emphasis on 'present' making it sound precariously temporary, as if soon it will no longer be around.
For a lesson on signboard writing, keep your eyes on this space next week. Till then, urge yourself to create a democratic atmosphere with due religious solemnity and allout efforts.