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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.
Miscreants Clash with Police at Fatullah; 40 Injured
Narayanganj, Mar. 27: At least forty persons, including ten policemen, were injured following a clash between police and miscreants centering the arrest of a Jubodal leader and his nine associates at the Fatullah thana area on Tuesday evening.
According to eyewitnesses and police sources, police arrested Jubodal leader Farid (35) and his associates Rahmatullah, Shamsul Haque, Nannu Mia, Giasuddin, Alauddin, Jamal, Abul Hossain, Sattar, and Sultan Noor in front of the Jamuna Oil Depot at the Panchabati area while they were gambling at about 6:30 p.m. yesterday. On hearing the news of Farid’s arrest, about five hundred to six hundred supporters of Farid went on a rampage and damaged at least ten to twelve passenger buses on the Dhaka–Narayanganj road at the Panchabati area and blocked the road by parking vehicles haphazardly.
The miscreants, mostly equipped with firearms, sharp weapons, and hockey sticks, gheraoed Fatullah thana and tried to snatch away the arrested persons from inside the police station. They pelted stones, exploded numerous handmade bombs, and fired huge gunshots, creating a reign of terror in and around the thana premises.
Police responded by firing about thirty rounds of rubber bullet shots and twenty-five rounds of tear gas shells. The clash continued from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., leaving at least forty persons injured. Road communication between Dhaka and Narayanganj was disrupted from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. following the incident.
When contacted, on-duty officer SI Makbul Hossain said that police used twelve rounds of tear gas shells and thirty rounds of rubber bullet shots to bring the situation under control.
It may be mentioned here that Farid was wanted by police for several cases against him, including murder cases. A case has been registered with Fatullah police station accusing thirteen known persons and 300–400 unknown persons in connection with the incident.
1. Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| eyewitnesses | associates | gambling |
| rampage | haphazardly | miscreants |
| equipped with | gheraoed | snatch away |
| pelted |
2. Warm-up Discussion (Group Work)
Discuss the following questions before reading the article:
- Have you ever heard about clashes between police and civilians? What usually causes them?
- What can be the effects of blocking a main road in a city?
- How do you think police should respond in a violent situation?
3. Comprehension Questions (Pair Work)
Question prompts:
- What incident triggered the clash in Fatullah?
- Who was the Jubodal leader arrested by police?
- How many people were injured in the clash, and how many of them were policemen?
- What weapons were the miscreants equipped with?
- How did the miscreants try to free the arrested persons?
- How did police respond to control the situation?
- How long did the road communication between Dhaka and Narayanganj remain disrupted?
- What were the charges against Farid before this incident?
4. Role-play Activity (Group Work)
Divide into groups and act out the situation from different perspectives:
- A police officer explaining the incident to a journalist.
- An eyewitness describing the events to a TV reporter.
- A community leader addressing residents after the clash.
- A supporter of the arrested leader giving his side of the story.
5. Problem-Solving Discussion (Small Groups)
Imagine you are members of the local community. The clash has disrupted daily life. Discuss and decide:
- What immediate steps should be taken to restore peace?
- How can police and local leaders prevent such incidents in the future?
- What role can community members play in maintaining law and order?
Answers
1. Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| eyewitnesses (Noun) | People who have seen an event happen and can give a description of it | Bengali: প্রত্যক্ষদর্শী | IPA: /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəsɪz/ | The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the robbery. |
| associates (Noun) | People who are connected or work together in business or an activity | Bengali: সহযোগী | IPA: /əˈsoʊsiət/ | He and his associates were involved in the smuggling operation. |
| gambling (Verb/Noun) | The activity of playing games of chance for money | Bengali: জুয়া খেলা | IPA: /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/ | Gambling is prohibited in many countries. |
| rampage (Noun/Verb) | A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior | Bengali: তাণ্ডব | IPA: /ˈræmpeɪdʒ/ | The crowd went on a rampage after the match was cancelled. |
| haphazardly (Adverb) | In a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization | Bengali: এলোপাতাড়িভাবে | IPA: /hæpˈhæzərdli/ | The books were stacked haphazardly on the floor. |
| miscreants (Noun) | People who behave badly or break the law | Bengali: অপরাধী | IPA: /ˈmɪskriənt/ | The miscreants were caught by the police after a long chase. |
| equipped with (Phrase) | Having the necessary tools, equipment, or skills for a particular purpose | Bengali: সজ্জিত | IPA: /ɪˈkwɪpt wɪð/ | The soldiers were equipped with night-vision goggles. |
| gheraoed (Verb) | Surrounded or besieged a place or person, often as a form of protest | Bengali: ঘেরাও করা | IPA: /ˈɡɛraʊd/ | The workers gheraoed the factory manager over unpaid wages. |
| snatch away (Phrasal Verb) | To quickly take something or someone away, often by force | Bengali: ছিনিয়ে নেওয়া | IPA: /snætʃ əˈweɪ/ | The thief tried to snatch away her handbag. |
| pelted (Verb) | Threw things repeatedly at someone or something | Bengali: নিক্ষেপ করা | IPA: /ˈpɛltɪd/ | The protesters pelted the police with stones. |
2. Warm-up Discussion (Group Work) — Suggested Answers
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Have you ever heard about clashes between police and civilians? What usually causes them?
Yes, such clashes often occur due to political tensions, protests, arrests of political figures, or disputes over law enforcement actions.
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What can be the effects of blocking a main road in a city?
It causes severe traffic congestion, delays emergency services, disrupts business activities, and creates public inconvenience.
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How do you think police should respond in a violent situation?
They should act quickly to control the situation using appropriate measures such as crowd control, negotiation, and, if necessary, non-lethal weapons, while ensuring public safety.
3. Comprehension Questions (Pair Work) — Suggested Answers
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What incident triggered the clash in Fatullah?
The clash began after police arrested Jubodal leader Farid and nine associates while they were gambling near the Jamuna Oil Depot in the Panchabati area.
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Who was the Jubodal leader arrested by police?
Farid, aged 35.
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How many people were injured in the clash, and how many of them were policemen?
At least 40 people were injured, including 10 policemen.
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What weapons were the miscreants equipped with?
They had firearms, sharp weapons, and hockey sticks.
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How did the miscreants try to free the arrested persons?
They surrounded the Fatullah police station, pelted stones, exploded handmade bombs, and fired gunshots.
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How did police respond to control the situation?
Police fired about 30 rounds of rubber bullets and 25 rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the attackers.
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How long did the road communication between Dhaka and Narayanganj remain disrupted?
From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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What were the charges against Farid before this incident?
He was wanted in several cases, including murder cases.
4. Role-play Activity (Group Work) — Sample Responses
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A police officer explaining the incident to a journalist:
"We arrested Farid and his associates during an illegal gambling session. Shortly after, a large group attacked the station, forcing us to use rubber bullets and tear gas to regain control."
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An eyewitness describing the events to a TV reporter:
"I saw hundreds of people rushing toward the police station with sticks and weapons. They were throwing stones and there were loud explosions from bombs."
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A community leader addressing residents after the clash:
"Violence is not the solution. We must work with authorities to address grievances peacefully and prevent harm to our community."
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A supporter of the arrested leader giving his side of the story:
"Farid is being targeted for political reasons. People came out to demand his release because they believe the arrest was unjust."
5. Problem-Solving Discussion (Small Groups) — Suggested Solutions
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What immediate steps should be taken to restore peace?
Increase police presence, clear road blockades, and hold emergency talks with community leaders to calm tensions.
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How can police and local leaders prevent such incidents in the future?
By improving communication with the public, addressing grievances early, and enforcing laws fairly without political bias.
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What role can community members play in maintaining law and order?
They can discourage violence, report illegal activities, and participate in community-police dialogue programs.
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