শিক্ষার্থীরা পরীক্ষার কেন্দ্রে ঢোকার আগে রিভিশন দিচ্ছে। ছবি- সংগৃহীত
Unseen Passage [Marks- 20]
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 5, 6 and 7.
The student movement in Bangladesh in 2024, known as the ‘July Uprising’ was a historic event that played a major role in the country’s politics. Students from all over Bangladesh united to demand better education, equal job opportunities and justice. They wanted the Government to provide jobs based on merit, not on quotas for certain groups. This was because many qualified students were being denied Government jobs in favour of other people who didn’t meet the required standards. This led to increased unemployment and a shortage of skilled workers in the country.
In July 2024, students from Dhaka University led protests to demand equal job rights. The Government, however, ignored their demands and even insulted them by calling them ‘Rajakar’, which hurt the entire student community. As the protests spread across the country, the Government took harsh steps to stop them. They used the police and even the military to attack the students, killing hundreds. Despite this violence, the students did not give up. They were joined by teachers, lawyers and ordinary citizens who supported their cause.
On the 5th August, 2024, the movement reached its peak and the Head of the Government, unable to control the situation, fled and the Government collapsed. This historic event is remembered as a turning point in Bangladesh’s fight for justice and fairness. The movement showed that students are a powerful force in the country and that their unity can bring about positive change.
5. Complete the grid below with appropriate information. 1x5=5
Answer: 5. i) to demand better education, equal job opportunities and justice,
ii) in July 2024,
iii) by calling them ‘Rajakar’,
iv) used police and military to attack students,
v) on 5th August, 2024.
লেখক : সিনিয়র শিক্ষক, ইংরেজি
লেক সার্কাস গার্লস হাই স্কুল, কলাবাগান, ঢাকা
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