Ashulia RMG workers clash with police over minimum wage demand, 2 injured
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
At least two garment workers were injured in clashes with police in Dhaka's Ashulia on Tuesday as protests demanding higher minimum wages resumed after a break of several days.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Workers blocked a road in the Jamgora area, prompting police to fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them.
- After a break of several days, including government holidays, workers resumed protests in the industrial area on Tuesday.
- Separately, authorities have announced the indefinite closure of all factories operated by New Age Group in Ashulia from November 10, 2026, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, citing the ongoing labour unrest.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | November 10, 2026 | “Separately, authorities have announced the indefinite closure of all factories operated by New Age Group in Ashulia from November 10, 2026, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, citing the ongoing labour unrest.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.
“After a break of several days, including government holidays, workers resumed protests in the industrial area on Tuesday.”
The place where someone works.
Synonyms: workstead
“Sources said workers at all factories in the industrial area joined their workplaces at the scheduled time in the morning.”
To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
“Workers blocked a road in the Jamgora area, prompting police to fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them.”
To create a time-schedule.
“Sources said workers at all factories in the industrial area joined their workplaces at the scheduled time in the morning.”
A pause or halt of some activity.
Synonyms: hiatus, moratorium, recess
“However, workers at several factories went on work stoppages to press home their demands.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
At least two garment workers were injured in clashes with police in Dhaka's Ashulia on Tuesday as protests demanding higher minimum wages resumed after a break of several days.
Workers blocked a road in the Jamgora area, prompting police to fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them.
After a break of several days, including government holidays, workers resumed protests in the industrial area on Tuesday.
Sources said workers at all factories in the industrial area joined their workplaces at the scheduled time in the morning. However, workers at several factories went on work stoppages to press home their demands.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.At least two garment workers were injured in clashes with police in Dhaka's Ashulia on Tuesday as protests _____ higher minimum wages resumed after a break of several days.
2.Workers blocked a road in the Jamgora area, prompting _____ to fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.After a break of several days, including government holidays, workers resumed protests in the industrial area on Saturday.
4.However, workers at several factories went on work stoppages to press home their demands.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
Is economic growth more important than fair wages for workers? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।