KCC administrator condemns defacement of Tagore mural in Khulna
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has condemned the defacement of a mural of Rabindranath Tagore on a railway station wall along Jessore Road in Khulna city, describing the act as…
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- After inspecting the defaced mural on Saturday afternoon, Manju announced that the KCC would repaint the portrait.
- The KCC administrator said murals depicting Khulna’s heritage, development and prominent national figures had been painted on walls ahead of the prime minister’s visit to the city.
- The defacement came to light on Friday afternoon when local residents noticed that black ink had been smeared over Tagore’s face in the mural.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.
Synonyms: cancellation, devaluation, disfiguration, graffiti
“Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has condemned the defacement of a mural of Rabindranath Tagore on a railway station wall along Jessore Road in Khulna city, describing the act as disrespectful and driven by hatred.”
The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
“He also said police had launched an investigation to identify those responsible.”
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
Synonyms: chief, comptroller, controller, foreman
“The KCC administrator said murals depicting Khulna’s heritage, development and prominent national figures had been painted on walls ahead of the prime minister’s visit to the city.”
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant
Synonyms: extuberant, outstanding, attention-grabbing, eye-catching
“The KCC administrator said murals depicting Khulna’s heritage, development and prominent national figures had been painted on walls ahead of the prime minister’s visit to the city.”
Lacking respect.
“Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has condemned the defacement of a mural of Rabindranath Tagore on a railway station wall along Jessore Road in Khulna city, describing the act as disrespectful and driven by hatred.”
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.
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has condemned the defacement of a mural of Rabindranath Tagore on a railway station wall along Jessore Road in Khulna city, describing the act as disrespectful and driven by hatred.
After inspecting the defaced mural on Saturday afternoon, Manju announced that the KCC would repaint the portrait. He also said police had launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
The KCC administrator said murals depicting Khulna’s heritage, development and prominent national figures had been painted on walls ahead of the prime minister’s visit to the city. One of the murals featured Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has condemned the _____ of a mural of Rabindranath Tagore on a railway station wall along Jessore Road in Khulna city, describing the act as disrespectful and driven by hatred.
2.The KCC _____ said murals depicting Khulna’s heritage, development and prominent national figures had been painted on walls ahead of the prime minister’s visit to the city.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.After inspecting the defaced mural on Tuesday afternoon, Manju announced that the KCC would repaint the portrait.
4.He also said police had launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
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Should local people have a say before tourist areas near their homes are developed? 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)
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