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This lesson aims to enhance students' reading comprehension and vocabulary by analyzing a news article about counterfeit currency, and to improve their speaking and discussion skills through a series of collaborative activities.
Counterfeit Currency Racketeers Apprehended in Jessore
A total of 49 counterfeit currency notes, in Tk 100 and Tk 50 denominations, were recovered by police on January 2 from separate locations in the district. Police apprehended two individuals in connection with this.
Bagharpara police arrested Masudul Karim of Chuitpur village, in Jhikargacha upazila, from Roypur Bazar, recovering 46 counterfeit Tk 100 notes from him. Police suspect he is a member of an organized gang dealing in forged currency.
In a separate raid, Monirampur police arrested Kamal of Bashbaria, in Monirampur upazila, from Monirampur Bazar, and recovered three forged Tk 50 notes from his possession.
According to knowledgeable sources, counterfeit currency has flooded rural markets recently, and organized gangs are cheating innocent farmers and day-laborers. Jute growers are the worst affected.
A bank manager told a correspondent that they recently detected forged Tk 500 notes, which are pink. These notes can be identified by an indistinct watermark of a tiger's head on the left side and a slightly defective security thread.
The authorities should warn the public about these counterfeit currency notes.
1. Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| counterfeit currency | denominations | apprehended |
| suspect | raid | forged |
| correspondent | indistinct | security thread |
2. Comprehension Check – Oral Questions
Students answer aloud in full sentences.
- How many counterfeit notes did the police recover in total?
- From where was Masudul Karim arrested, and what was found in his possession?
- What do police suspect about Masudul Karim?
- Who was arrested in Monirampur, and what was recovered?
- Who are the worst affected by counterfeit money in rural areas?
- How can people identify the forged Tk 500 notes?
3. Discussion Prompts
Students discuss in pairs or groups and share opinions with the class.
- Why is counterfeit currency a serious problem for rural communities?
- What steps can the government take to prevent the spread of fake money?
- Have you ever seen or heard of counterfeit money in real life? What happened?
- Should there be stricter punishments for counterfeit racketeers? Why or why not?
4. Role-play Activity
Students work in pairs: one is a reporter, the other a police officer. Use facts from the article to ask and answer questions.
- Reporter: “Can you tell us about the recent arrests in Jessore?”
- Police Officer: “Yes, on January 2, we recovered 49 counterfeit notes from two locations…”
- Reporter: Ask about where and how the arrests happened.
- Police Officer: Give detailed answers using the article information.
5. Problem-Solving Speaking Task
Students imagine they are a bank manager giving a public warning about counterfeit notes. They should include:
- How to identify fake notes
- What to do if someone finds one
- Why reporting them is important for the community
Answers
1. Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| counterfeit currency (Noun) | Fake money made to look like genuine currency. | Bengali: জাল মুদ্রা | IPA: /ˈkaʊntərfɪt ˈkʌrənsi/ | The police recovered a large amount of counterfeit currency from the suspects. |
| denominations (Noun) | A value or size of a particular series of coins or banknotes. | Bengali: মূল্যমান | IPA: /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənz/ | The seized notes were in Tk 100 and Tk 50 denominations. |
| apprehended (Verb) | Arrested someone for a crime. | Bengali: ধরা পড়েছে | IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/ | The authorities apprehended two individuals in connection with the forgery. |
| suspect (Verb) | To have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof. | Bengali: সন্দেহ করা | IPA: /səˈspɛkt/ | Police suspect he is a member of an organized gang. |
| raid (Noun) | A sudden attack on an enemy, a criminal's hideout, etc. | Bengali: অভিযান | IPA: /reɪd/ | In a separate raid, police recovered more forged notes. |
| forged (Adjective) | Produced a fraudulent imitation of something. | Bengali: জাল | IPA: /fɔːdʒd/ | He was arrested for possessing forged documents and currency. |
| correspondent (Noun) | A person who writes letters to a newspaper or journal, typically on a particular subject. | Bengali: সংবাদদাতা | IPA: /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndənt/ | A bank manager told a correspondent about the new counterfeit notes. |
| indistinct (Adjective) | Not clear or sharply defined. | Bengali: অস্পষ্ট | IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ | The watermark on the fake note was indistinct, making it hard to see. |
| security thread (Noun) | A thin strip of metal or plastic woven into paper currency as an anti-counterfeiting measure. | Bengali: নিরাপত্তা সুতো | IPA: /sɪˈkjʊərɪti θrɛd/ | The defective security thread was another sign that the note was fake. |
2. Comprehension Check – Oral Questions — Suggested Answers
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How many counterfeit notes did the police recover in total?
They recovered a total of 49 counterfeit notes on January 2.
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From where was Masudul Karim arrested, and what was found in his possession?
He was arrested at Roypur Bazar, and police found 46 counterfeit Tk 100 notes in his possession.
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What do police suspect about Masudul Karim?
They suspect he is a member of an organized gang dealing in forged currency.
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Who was arrested in Monirampur, and what was recovered?
Kamal of Bashbaria was arrested, and police recovered three forged Tk 50 notes from him.
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Who are the worst affected by counterfeit money in rural areas?
Jute growers and other rural farmers and day-laborers are the worst affected.
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How can people identify the forged Tk 500 notes?
The forged Tk 500 notes are pink, have an indistinct watermark of a tiger’s head on the left side, and a slightly defective security thread.
3. Discussion Prompts — Sample Dialogue
Student A: Why is counterfeit currency a serious problem for rural communities?
Student B: It cheats poor farmers and workers, causes financial losses, and makes people lose trust in using cash.
Student A: What steps can the government take to prevent the spread of fake money?
Student B: They can raise public awareness, train people to detect fake notes, improve banknote security, and take strict action against counterfeit gangs.
Student A: Have you ever seen or heard of counterfeit money in real life? What happened?
Student B: Yes, I heard of a shopkeeper who unknowingly took a fake note and lost money when the bank refused it.
Student A: Should there be stricter punishments for counterfeit racketeers? Why or why not?
Student B: Yes, because they harm the economy, hurt innocent people, and destroy trust in money. Strict punishment will stop others from doing the same.
4. Roleplay: News Report — Sample Dialogue
Reporter: Can you tell us about the recent arrests in Jessore?
Police Officer: Yes, on January 2, we recovered 49 counterfeit notes from two different locations in the district.
Reporter: Who were the suspects?
Police Officer: One was Masudul Karim from Jhikargacha upazila with 46 fake Tk 100 notes, and the other was Kamal from Monirampur upazila with three fake Tk 50 notes.
Reporter: Do you believe they are part of a larger gang?
Police Officer: Yes, we suspect they belong to an organized group distributing forged currency in rural markets.
5. Problem-Solving Speaking Task — Sample Response
Bank Manager: Good morning everyone. Recently, counterfeit notes have been found in our district, especially Tk 500 notes. Please check for an indistinct tiger-head watermark and a defective security thread. If you receive a suspicious note, do not use it—bring it to the bank or police station immediately. Reporting helps protect our farmers, shopkeepers, and all community members from being cheated.
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- 📌Content: Counterfeit Currency Racketeers Apprehended in Jessore
- 📌 Exercise: Short question answer, Discussion, Roleplay, Problem-solving, words with IPA transcription, word class, Bengali and English meanings, and example sentences
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