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76 Although some of the Mahomedan priests can read the portions of the koran that are appropriated for certain ceremonies, yet Dr. Buchanan heard a general complaint from the kazis that few understood a single word of that language, and that the greater part had mearly learned the passages by rote so as to enable them to perform the ceremonies.

Native Female Education.—The education of native females would appear to be viewed in the same light in this district as in Rangpur. Women are not only not educated, but the idea of educating them even in the most elementary knowledge is treated with contempt and even reprobation.