Forest-dependent communities stage boat protest in Sundarbans, demand crackdown on pirates
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
They staged the demonstration in boats on the Kholpetua River.
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- Forest-dependent people and local leaders staged a demonstration along the Satkhira coast this morning (9 November) demanding the elimination of pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans and urging the formation of a task force to launch operations against them.
- Protesters said forest-dependent communities have been left helpless, with most people unable to enter the forest to earn their livelihoods.
- They alleged that they are being forced to pay extortion money ranging from Tk50,000 to Tk1 lakh to separate pirate groups.
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 | “Forest-dependent people and local leaders staged a demonstration along the Satkhira coast this morning (9 November) demanding the elimination of pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans and urging the formation of a task force to launch operations against them.” |
Figure | Tk50,000 | “They alleged that they are being forced to pay extortion money ranging from Tk50,000 to Tk1 lakh to separate pirate groups.” |
Date | 28 October | “The protests began on 28 October in Gabura, along the coastal belt, and have since spread across the wider coastal region.” |
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Forest-dependent people and local leaders staged a demonstration along the Satkhira coast this morning (9 November) demanding the elimination of pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans and urging the formation of a task force to launch operations against them.
They staged the demonstration in boats on the Kholpetua River.
Protesters said forest-dependent communities have been left helpless, with most people unable to enter the forest to earn their livelihoods.
They alleged that they are being forced to pay extortion money ranging from Tk50,000 to Tk1 lakh to separate pirate groups.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Forest-dependent people and local leaders staged a demonstration along the Satkhira coast this morning (_____ November) demanding the elimination of pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans and urging the formation of a task force to launch operations against them.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.They _____ the demonstration in boats on the Kholpetua River.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.They alleged that they are being forced to pay extortion money ranging from Tk25,000 to Tk1 lakh to separate pirate groups.
4.Protesters said forest-dependent communities have been left helpless, with most people unable to enter the forest to earn their livelihoods.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Forests & wildlife
Should the protection of forests and wildlife come before building new roads and factories? 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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