Battery-run rickshaws scarce in Dhaka ahead of drivers' rally, workers to submit memo to PM
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Since this morning, very few battery-run rickshaws have been seen operating in areas including Mohammadpur and Shyamoli.
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- Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (9 November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
- After the rally, the workers will submit a memorandum to the prime minister outlining their 12-point demands, according to the leaflet distributed by the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union.
- A TBS staff member in Mohammadpur said battery-run rickshaw drivers were not allowing any other battery-run rickshaws to operate on the Mohammadpur Beribadh Road.
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 | 9 November | “Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (9 November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of issuing, or giving out.
“Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (9 November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).”
To divide into portions and dispense.
Synonyms: categorize, sort, courier, allot
“After the rally, the workers will submit a memorandum to the prime minister outlining their 12-point demands, according to the leaflet distributed by the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union.”
A short note serving as a reminder.
“After the rally, the workers will submit a memorandum to the prime minister outlining their 12-point demands, according to the leaflet distributed by the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union.”
A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.
“Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (9 November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).”
To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
“Since this morning, very few battery-run rickshaws have been seen operating in areas including Mohammadpur and Shyamoli.”
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.
Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (9 November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
After the rally, the workers will submit a memorandum to the prime minister outlining their 12-point demands, according to the leaflet distributed by the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union.
Since this morning, very few battery-run rickshaws have been seen operating in areas including Mohammadpur and Shyamoli.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Battery-run rickshaws have become scarce on several roads across Dhaka today (_____ November) as the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union holds a rally outside the National Press Club, demanding 12-point reforms, including the issuance of licences through the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.After the rally, the workers will submit a _____ to the prime minister outlining their 12-point demands, according to the leaflet distributed by the Rickshaw, Van and Easybike Workers' Union.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Since this morning, very few battery-run rickshaws have been seen operating in areas including Mohammadpur and Shyamoli.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
When workers protest for higher pay, factories close and the economy suffers. How should such disputes be settled?
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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