Video from India falsely shared as Jessore Kali temple fire
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali temple in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali temple in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.
- According to the fact-checking platform, the video was being circulated on Facebook with claims that a Kali Puja mandap at Kali Bazar in Jessore had been set on fire.
- However, FactWatch found that the footage actually shows an incident in India.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Information that is incorrect.
“The platform described the claim as an attempt to spread misinformation and create confusion by presenting footage from another country as an incident in Bangladesh.”
A lack of clarity or order.
Synonyms: discombobulation, bewilderment, disarray
“The platform described the claim as an attempt to spread misinformation and create confusion by presenting footage from another country as an incident in Bangladesh.”
An event or occurrence.
“FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali temple in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.”
To move in circles or through a circuit
Synonyms: disseminate, put about, spread
“According to the fact-checking platform, the video was being circulated on Facebook with claims that a Kali Puja mandap at Kali Bazar in Jessore had been set on fire.”
To lead astray, in a false direction.
Synonyms: beguile, cheat, deceive, delude
“FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali temple in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.”
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.
FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali temple in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.
According to the fact-checking platform, the video was being circulated on Facebook with claims that a Kali Puja mandap at Kali Bazar in Jessore had been set on fire.
However, FactWatch found that the footage actually shows an incident in India.
The platform described the claim as an attempt to spread misinformation and create confusion by presenting footage from another country as an incident in Bangladesh.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.FactWatch has debunked a misleading social media claim that a video showing a fire at a Kali _____ in India depicts an incident at a Kali Puja mandap in Jessore, Bangladesh.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.According to the fact-checking platform, the video was being circulated on Facebook with claims that a Kali Puja mandap at Kali Bazar in Jessore had been set on fire.
3.The platform described the claim as an attempt to spread misinformation and create confusion by presenting footage from another country as an incident in Bangladesh.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Internet & social media
Social media connects people but also spreads false news. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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।