'One-coin fine, but a trip to the bank': DU student on Tk1 library penalty
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The issue came to light today (5 November) after a Physics Department student shared her experience of being fined Tk1 on social media.
- Nabila Haque, a student of the department from the 2023-24 academic session, wrote, "Dhaka University Library fined me Tk1 for returning a book 8-9 days late!
- Dhaka University Library Director Professor Dr Kazi Mostak Gausul told TBS that he was also unaware that even a Tk1 fine had to be paid at a bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk1 | “The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
Synonyms: bookhouse
“The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.”
To establish or apply by authority.
“The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.”
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
“The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.”
Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge.
Synonyms: clueless
“Dhaka University Library Director Professor Dr Kazi Mostak Gausul told TBS that he was also unaware that even a Tk1 fine had to be paid at a bank.”
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.
The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which students must pay by visiting a bank.
The issue came to light today (5 November) after a Physics Department student shared her experience of being fined Tk1 on social media.
Dhaka University Library Director Professor Dr Kazi Mostak Gausul told TBS that he was also unaware that even a Tk1 fine had to be paid at a bank.
A part of a report by The Business Standard (National).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The issue came to light today (_____ November) after a Physics Department student shared her experience of being fined Tk1 on social media.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The Dhaka University still imposes a fine of Tk1 for overdue library books, which _____ must pay by visiting a bank.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Dhaka University Library Director Professor Dr Kazi Mostak Gausul told TBS that he was also unaware that even a Tk1 fine had to be paid at a bank.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Banking & loans
Some people think banks should be strictly controlled by the government. Others think they should be free to run their own business. Discuss both views and 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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