Driver killed as bus torched in Faridpur; 7 more vehicles set on fire in Gazipur, Savar, Ctg overnight
The Business Standard (National) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
In Faridpur, a bus driver died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Separate arson attacks on parked vehicles in Faridpur, Gazipur, Savar and Chattogram left a bus driver dead and several vehicles damaged, while crude bombs exploded at several locations last night (9 November) and early today (10 November).
- The driver, identified as Kalachan Sheikh, was sleeping inside the local bus, bearing registration number Faridpur-B 11-0182, when the fire broke out.
- He said a bus undergoing repairs at a garage in the City Gate–Monsurabad area caught fire around 3am today (10 November).
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 | “Separate arson attacks on parked vehicles in Faridpur, Gazipur, Savar and Chattogram left a bus driver dead and several vehicles damaged, while crude bombs exploded at several locations last night (9 November) and early today (10 November).” |
Date | 10 November | “He said a bus undergoing repairs at a garage in the City Gate–Monsurabad area caught fire around 3am today (10 November).” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of signing up or registering for something.
“The driver, identified as Kalachan Sheikh, was sleeping inside the local bus, bearing registration number Faridpur-B 11-0182, when the fire broke out.”
Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
Synonyms: asphyxia
“In Faridpur, a bus driver died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.”
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
“He reportedly suffered breathing difficulties after inhaling smoke.”
Not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity.
“In Faridpur, a bus driver died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.”
One who has behaved badly, or illegally.
“In Faridpur, a bus driver died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.”
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.
Separate arson attacks on parked vehicles in Faridpur, Gazipur, Savar and Chattogram left a bus driver dead and several vehicles damaged, while crude bombs exploded at several locations last night (9 November) and early today (10 November).
In Faridpur, a bus driver died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.
The driver, identified as Kalachan Sheikh, was sleeping inside the local bus, bearing registration number Faridpur-B 11-0182, when the fire broke out. He reportedly suffered breathing difficulties after inhaling smoke.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Separate arson attacks on parked vehicles in Faridpur, Gazipur, Savar and Chattogram left a bus driver dead and several vehicles damaged, while crude bombs exploded at several locations last night (9 November) and early today (_____ November).
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.In Faridpur, a bus _____ died of suffocation after unidentified miscreants set fire to a parked bus at the new bus terminal around 1:30am.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The driver, identified as Kalachan Sheikh, was sleeping inside the local bus, bearing registration number Faridpur-B 11-0182, when the fire broke out.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Traffic & transport
Traffic jams waste millions of hours in Dhaka every year. What are the causes, and what are the best solutions?
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।