Foreign nationals learning Bangla in a private organization named 'Larn Bangla'
Foreigners came to Bangladesh due to maternity leave. Someone came to Bangladesh to look at the green nature of some other historical places and rich people. The number of foreigners coming to Bangladesh for work only is not less.
But the reason for the arrival of Romanian citizen Octavian Writing to Bangladesh is quite different. This 32-year-old student has come to Bangladesh with a student visa to learn Bengali. His love for this language brought him to Bangladesh.
"I have been learning Bengali for the last one and a half years," Retington told The Daily Star. Bangla has become a part of my life. I love this language so much that in regular prayers I read the Bible translated into Bengali. "
He is studying language education in a private organization named 'Larn Bangla'. After completing primary courses, now Retingone is learning Bangla at higher level. He can now sing Bangla poems, literature and Bangla songs.
"I was very surprised to know about the history and struggle of Bangla language. This is rare in the whole world. I think the historic events of this nation are like pride. "