BNP leader accused of demanding Tk3 lakh in extortion, taking contractor's motorcycle
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Contractor Md Rustom Hawlader, 48, filed a written complaint naming the four accused with Airport Police Station of Barishal Metropolitan Police yesterday
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- A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.
- According to the complaint, the incident took place around 7:30pm on Saturday (7 November) near Badla Primary School in Ward No 2 of Madhabpasha Union under Babuganj upazila.
- The accused then took away his Discover motorcycle, which was valued at approximately Tk1.1 lakh, the complaint said.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk3 lakh | “A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.” |
Date | 8 November | “Contractor Md Rustom Hawlader, 48, filed a written complaint naming the four accused with Airport Police Station of Barishal Metropolitan Police yesterday (8 November).” |
Date | 7 November | “According to the complaint, the incident took place around 7:30pm on Saturday (7 November) near Badla Primary School in Ward No 2 of Madhabpasha Union under Babuganj upazila.” |
Figure | Tk1.1 lakh | “The accused then took away his Discover motorcycle, which was valued at approximately Tk1.1 lakh, the complaint said.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Synonyms: blackmail
“A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.”
Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
“According to the complaint, the incident took place around 7:30pm on Saturday (7 November) near Badla Primary School in Ward No 2 of Madhabpasha Union under Babuganj upazila.”
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.
Synonyms: bike, chopper, cycle, moped
“A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.”
According to someone's allegation.
Synonyms: purportedly, supposedly
“A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.”
To decline (a request or demand).
Synonyms: decline, nill, reject, say no to
“A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.”
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.
A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded Tk3 lakh in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.
Contractor Md Rustom Hawlader, 48, filed a written complaint naming the four accused with Airport Police Station of Barishal Metropolitan Police yesterday (8 November).
According to the complaint, the incident took place around 7:30pm on Saturday (7 November) near Badla Primary School in Ward No 2 of Madhabpasha Union under Babuganj upazila.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.A local BNP leader and three others have allegedly demanded _____ in extortion money from a road construction contractor in Barishal, assaulted him for refusing to pay and taken away his motorcycle.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Contractor Md Rustom Hawlader, 48, filed a written complaint naming the four _____ with Airport Police Station of Barishal Metropolitan Police yesterday (8 November).
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.According to the complaint, the incident took place around 7:30pm on Wednesday (7 November) near Badla Primary School in Ward No 2 of Madhabpasha Union under Babuganj upazila.
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How important is it for political rivals to work together after an election? 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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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।