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Lesson Objectives
Students will develop their speaking, comprehension, and vocabulary skills by analyzing a real-life incident report, answering comprehension questions, practicing new vocabulary in context, participating in roleplay activities, and engaging in problem–solution discussions and opinion sharing to enhance fluency, critical thinking, and confidence in spoken English.
BNP Factions Clash in Lalpur, Two Injured
Two persons were injured in a clash between two rival factions of the ruling party at Gopalpur, in Lalpur upazila, on Friday night.
The clash ensued between the supporters of the Geda and Pappu groups after a chase and counter-chase between them, which was a backlash of a previous rivalry over sharing money from smuggled Indian goods and the appointment of employees in North Bengal Sugar Mills. Locals said the problem erupted between them as Mukul of the Pappu group looted sugar worth Tk 20,000 from the sugar mill on Monday, and the next day the Geda group seized the Indian sugar smuggled by the supporters of Pappu, putting a barricade at Lalpur Thana Ghat.
The injured, Fazlu, 27, and Tipu, 22, were admitted to the Upazila Health Complex.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| stormed into | indiscriminately | assailants |
| snatched | critical condition | subscriptions |
2. Retelling the Story (Pair Work)
Read the news report carefully, then retell the story to your partner as if you are a radio news presenter.
- What happened in Lalpur on Friday night?
- Who were involved in the clash?
- What caused the tension between the two groups?
- What happened to Fazlu and Tipu?
3. Role Play (Pair Work)
Work in pairs to act out a short scene. One person is a news reporter, the other is a witness of the clash. Switch roles after 3 minutes.
- Reporter asks questions about what happened.
- Witness gives details of the events.
- Both focus on clear speaking and details.
4. Opinion Sharing (Group Work)
Discuss your views on how such rivalries could be handled peacefully.
- What steps can prevent such violence?
- How can community leaders help?
- Should law enforcement take a stronger role?
5. Problem-Solving Discussion (Group Work)
Imagine you are part of a local peace committee. Create a plan to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- List the main causes of the conflict.
- Suggest ways to resolve disputes without violence.
- Share your plan with the class.
Answers
1. Word Details
| ensued(Verb) | To happen or occur afterward or as a result of something. Bengali: ফলস্বরূপ ঘটা | IPA: /ɪnˈsuːd/ | A heated debate ensued after the presentation. |
| chase(Noun) | The act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch them.Bengali: তাড়া করা | IPA: /tʃeɪs/ | The police caught the thief after a long chase through the streets. |
| backlash(Noun) | A strong, negative reaction by a large number of people.Bengali: তীব্র প্রতিক্রিয়া | IPA: /ˈbæklæʃ/ | The new policy caused a significant public backlash. |
| erupted(Verb) | To break out or begin suddenly and violently.Bengali: হঠাৎ শুরু হওয়া | IPA: /ɪˈrʌptɪd/ | The volcano erupted, sending ash and lava into the sky. |
| seized(Verb) | To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.Bengali: বাজেয়াপ্ত করা | IPA: /siːzd/ | The police seized the smuggled goods at the border. |
| barricade(Noun) | A barrier or object set up to block access or provide defense.Bengali: ব্যারিকেড | IPA: /ˈbærɪkeɪd/ | The protestors built a barricade to block the road. |
2. Retelling the Story (Pair Work)
Read the news report carefully, then retell the story to your partner as if you are a radio news presenter.
- What happened in Lalpur on Friday night? Two people were injured in a clash between two rival factions in Lalpur upazila.
- Who were involved in the clash? The Geda group and the Pappu group.
- What caused the tension between the two groups? Disputes over sharing money from smuggled Indian goods and jobs in North Bengal Sugar Mills.
- What happened to Fazlu and Tipu? They were injured and admitted to the Upazila Health Complex.
3. Role Play (Pair Work)
Work in pairs to act out a short scene. One person is a news reporter, the other is a witness of the clash. Switch roles after 3 minutes.
- Reporter: “Can you tell us what happened last night?”
- Witness: “Around 9 p.m., the Geda and Pappu groups started chasing each other. It was very tense.”
- Reporter: “What was the reason behind it?”
- Witness: “They were fighting over smuggling profits and jobs at the sugar mill.”
4. Opinion Sharing (Group Work)
Discuss your views on how such rivalries could be handled peacefully.
- What steps can prevent such violence? Mediation by community leaders and legal action against illegal activities.
- How can community leaders help? By organizing dialogue sessions between rival groups.
- Should law enforcement take a stronger role? Yes, they should monitor high-tension areas and intervene early.
5. Problem-Solving Discussion (Group Work)
Imagine you are part of a local peace committee. Create a plan to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- Main causes: Disputes over illegal trade profits and employment.
- Resolutions: Create fair employment systems and ban smuggling.
- Plan: Set up monthly meetings, involve police, and start youth programs to reduce gang rivalry.
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