Crude bomb blasts reported at multiple locations in Dhaka; SRB member injured
The Business Standard (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The explosions were reported at Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the CID headquarters in Malibagh, Pallabi Police Station and in front of Sony Hall in Mirpur-1, with an SRB member injured in the Pallabi blast.
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- The first explosions occurred between 6:15pm and 6:45pm, when eight to nine crude bombs went off at five locations around Dhaka University and the adjoining Nilkhet area.
- The blasts were reported at the university's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), the gate of the Senate Building, in front of Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall and Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, and in the Nilkhet area.
- The explosion injured an SRB member, identified as Yiaar Uddin, who is posted at SRB-4.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.)
Synonyms: bang, blast, boom, burst
“A series of crude bomb explosions were reported at multiple locations across Dhaka this evening (8 November), including Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters and Pallabi Police Station, while another blast targeted a private car in Mirpur-1, leaving a Special Response Battalion (SRB) member injured.”
A particular point or place in physical space.
Synonyms: place
“A series of crude bomb explosions were reported at multiple locations across Dhaka this evening (8 November), including Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters and Pallabi Police Station, while another blast targeted a private car in Mirpur-1, leaving a Special Response Battalion (SRB) member injured.”
To be in contact or connection with.
“The first explosions occurred between 6:15pm and 6:45pm, when eight to nine crude bombs went off at five locations around Dhaka University and the adjoining Nilkhet area.”
A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.
“A series of crude bomb explosions were reported at multiple locations across Dhaka this evening (8 November), including Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters and Pallabi Police Station, while another blast targeted a private car in Mirpur-1, leaving a Special Response Battalion (SRB) member injured.”
To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
Synonyms: damage, disfigure, harm, hurt
“A series of crude bomb explosions were reported at multiple locations across Dhaka this evening (8 November), including Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters and Pallabi Police Station, while another blast targeted a private car in Mirpur-1, leaving a Special Response Battalion (SRB) member injured.”
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 series of crude bomb explosions were reported at multiple locations across Dhaka this evening (8 November), including Dhaka University, Nilkhet, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters and Pallabi Police Station, while another blast targeted a private car in Mirpur-1, leaving a Special Response Battalion (SRB) member injured.
The first explosions occurred between 6:15pm and 6:45pm, when eight to nine crude bombs went off at five locations around Dhaka University and the adjoining Nilkhet area.
The blasts were reported at the university's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), the gate of the Senate Building, in front of Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall and Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, and in the Nilkhet area.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The first explosions occurred between 6:15pm and 6:45pm, when eight to nine crude bombs went off at five _____ around Dhaka University and the adjoining Nilkhet area.
Question 2: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.The blasts were reported at the university's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), the gate of the Senate Building, in front of Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall and Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, and in the Nilkhet area.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Police & crime
Some people believe strict laws and punishment are the best way to reduce crime. Others think education is more effective. Discuss both views and 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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