Dhaka roads face traffic congestion over National Revolution Day events
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic congestion on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic congestion on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where possible.
- The Traffic Division has urged commuters traveling through Manik Mia Avenue, the parliament complex, Tejgaon and surrounding areas to allow extra time for their journeys.
- As a result, traffic congestion may increase in the afternoon along roads connecting Naya Paltan, Kakrail, Farmgate, Asad Gate and Manik Mia Avenue.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.
“Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic congestion on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where possible.”
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
Synonyms: abutting, adjoining, contiguous, juxtaposed
“Scheduled to begin at 3pm and continue until midnight, the concert has prompted the closure of 1 lane of the road adjacent to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building since morning.”
An event or occurrence that signifies an ending.
“Scheduled to begin at 3pm and continue until midnight, the concert has prompted the closure of 1 lane of the road adjacent to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building since morning.”
To arrange in working order.
“The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is organizing the “Concert for Solidarity” at Manik Mia Avenue.”
One who commutes (etymology 1).
“Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic congestion on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where possible.”
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.
Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic congestion on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where possible.
The Traffic Division has urged commuters traveling through Manik Mia Avenue, the parliament complex, Tejgaon and surrounding areas to allow extra time for their journeys.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is organizing the “Concert for Solidarity” at Manik Mia Avenue. Scheduled to begin at 3pm and continue until midnight, the concert has prompted the closure of 1 lane of the road adjacent to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building since morning.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Scheduled to begin at _____pm and continue until midnight, the concert has prompted the closure of 1 lane of the road adjacent to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building since morning.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Several roads in Dhaka are experiencing traffic _____ on Saturday due to multiple events marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, with traffic officials advising commuters to avoid affected areas where possible.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The Traffic Division has urged commuters traveling through Manik Mia Avenue, the parliament complex, Tejgaon and surrounding areas to allow extra time for their journeys.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Traffic & transport
Should private cars be banned from city centres to reduce traffic? 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।