This study explores the comparative acceptability of two prominent language teaching methods—Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)—among teachers in rural secondary schools in Bangladesh. Despite the global shift towards communicative approaches, many rural schools continue to employ traditional methods like GTM due to contextual and resource-based challenges. Through a mixed-methods approach, this research surveys teachers' perceptions, experiences, and preferences regarding both teaching methods. Findings indicate that while CLT is favored for fostering communicative competence, teachers in rural areas express concerns about its practicality, given the lack of resources and the predominant focus on examinations. Conversely, GTM is viewed as more feasible within the constraints of rural schools, though it is acknowledged as less effective in developing students' language skills for real-world communication. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive adaptations in language teaching methods, balancing traditional approaches with modern pedagogies to meet the diverse needs of rural learners.

This article explains the lexical meaning of historical military terms used in "Boburnoma" by Shah and poet Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur. Historical military terms are divided into spiritual groups and analyzed based on examples taken from "Boburnoma". Also, the use and meaning of military terms at that time, as well as today's synonymy options are given. Etymological analysis of some military terms given in the work is given. Historical military words in "Boburnoma" are explained based on the etymological analysis available in historical dictionaries. Compatibility with Uzbek military terms used today is analyzed. The lexical meanings of the historical military terms used in Babur's time are given in historical dictionaries, and their alternatives in Uzbek are given. Because the work uses the names of military weapons, military ranks and positions, lexical units representing military tactics, as well as the names of military uniforms. The analysis of such military terms is of great practical importance today. Because studying Babur's works and knowing the etymological analysis of the used historical words helps to understand the content of the work fully. From this point of view, it is emphasized that the lexical meanings of historical military terms used in the works of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur are one of the critical issues that require scientific analysis and every reader needs to know their meanings.