Dhaka commuters suffer as auto-rickshaw drivers go on strike
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Commuters in Dhaka faced severe hardship on Monday as battery-run auto-rickshaw drivers went on strike over several demands, disrupting transport across parts of the capital.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Auto-rickshaw movement was largely suspended from Monday morning in Dholai Khal, Dayaganj, Jatrabari, Rampura, Banasree, Badda, Mirpur, Dholai Para and surrounding areas.
- Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.
- The drivers said they called the strike to protest high licence fees under the government's new policy and a provision limiting each driver to operating no more than five auto-rickshaws.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
Synonyms: crossroads
“Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.”
To throw into confusion or disorder.
“Commuters in Dhaka faced severe hardship on Monday as battery-run auto-rickshaw drivers went on strike over several demands, disrupting transport across parts of the capital.”
To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.
“Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.”
According to reports or rumors; supposedly.
“Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.”
To needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.
“Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.”
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.
Commuters in Dhaka faced severe hardship on Monday as battery-run auto-rickshaw drivers went on strike over several demands, disrupting transport across parts of the capital.
Auto-rickshaw movement was largely suspended from Monday morning in Dholai Khal, Dayaganj, Jatrabari, Rampura, Banasree, Badda, Mirpur, Dholai Para and surrounding areas.
Several auto-rickshaws operating during the strike were reportedly vandalized and obstructed, with drivers supporting the protest taking positions at key intersections across the capital.
Although a few auto-rickshaws were seen on the roads, they were stopped by protesting drivers.
A part of a report by Dhaka Tribune (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Commuters in Dhaka faced severe hardship on Monday as battery-run auto-rickshaw _____ went on strike over several demands, disrupting transport across parts of the capital.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Auto-rickshaw movement was largely suspended from Thursday morning in Dholai Khal, Dayaganj, Jatrabari, Rampura, Banasree, Badda, Mirpur, Dholai Para and surrounding areas.
3.Although a few auto-rickshaws were seen on the roads, they were stopped by protesting drivers.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Protests & public order
Should governments be allowed to ban protests near important buildings such as parliament? 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।