Unseen Comprehension CQ Question Bank & Solution - অষ্টম শ্রেণি

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Abu Sayeed, a brave student activiste was killed by police on 16 July 2024, during the quota reform protest near Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur. He was the co-coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement and stood for justice until his last moment.

Sayeed was born in Bamanpur village, Pirganj, Rangpur, to Maqbul Hossain and Monowara Begum. He was the youngest of nine siblings. He was a brilliant student who won a talentpool scholarship from his local primary school. He achieved GPA-5 in both SSC and HSC before joining the English department at Begum Rokeya University.

During the protest, police fired bullets and Sayeed was shot four times. He died before being taken to the hospital. Abu Sayeed's courage and sacrifice made him a hero. He will always be remembered for his fight for justice and equality.

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Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus (born 28 June 1940) is a Bangladeshi economist, entrepreneur, and civil society leader, who has been serving as the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since 8. August 2024. Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in: 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. Yunus has received several other national and international honors, including the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 and the Congressional Gold Medeal in 2010.

Previously, he was a professor of economics at Chittagong University in Bangladesh. He has published several books related to his work in finance. He is a founding board member of Grameen America and Grameen Foundation, which support microcredit.

In the changing political situation, his main pledge is to reform the constitution, ensuring fairness and justice for all. He is also focused on organizing a free and fair election, so that people of Bangladesh can choose their leaders in a peaceful and democratic way. His leadership brings hope for a brighter and more just future for Bangladesh.

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The July Uprising 2024 was a significant event in the history of Bangladesh. It was a student led protest; from July 16 to August 5, 2024, demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs. Students and people wanted equal job oppotunities, but the government, which ruled for over 15 years, refused to act. In stead, it used police, its affiliated groups and law enforcement agencies to suppress the protests. Police fired on protesters, resulting in more than one thousand deaths and thousands of injuries.

This brutality united people from all walks of life against the government. The quota reform movement soon transformed into a demand for the government's resignation. Under intense public pressure, the then Prime Minister including family members fled the country on August 5, 2024. On August 8, 2024, as per the people's demand Dr. Muhammad Yunus was appointed chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh.

The July uprising was a turning point, highlighting the people's frustration with oppression and antarctic rule. It demonstrated the power of unity and people's determination for justice and democratic reforms in Bangladesh.

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Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa. He had two nick names: Madiba and Black Pimpernel. From his boyhood, he saw the cruelty of the White to the Black. At that time, the White people hate the Black people. It was unbearable to the little Madiba. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Madiba joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a peaceful and non-violent defiance against the South African Government. For this, he was in the jail on Robben Island for 18 years. In 1993, Mandela and F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1994, Mandela was elected the South Africa's first Black President. In 2009, Mandela's birthday, July 8, was declared as 'Mandela Day' by the UN. Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg at the age of 95.

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Socrates was a great philosopher. He was a great teacher too. He lived in Athens in Greece. About 2300 years have passed since he died. This great man, the wisest philosopher and teacher of his time, however, did not die a natural death. He was killed by the rulers of Athens. Socrates was born in 459 BC in Athens. It was the home of sculpture. Probably his father was a sculptor. He helped his father in his work. He wanted to spread knowledge among the people. To educate the people was the mission of his life. He would often go out in the streets of Athens and ask people simple questions. If their answers were wrong, he would correct them.

Socrates soon became very popular with the young people who learnt from him. But some men in authority became jealous of the great popularity of Socrates among people. They brought two charges against him. One was that he was educating the traitors. The other was that he was corrupting the young men of Athens. Finally, he was killed by drinking a cup of juice of Hemlock.

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The first World Cup Cricket tournament was held in England in 1975. The second and third tournaments were also held in England in 1979 and 1983 respectively. In 1987 Pakistan and India were the host countries. In 1992 Pakistan won the trophy from Australia and New Zealand. The first Asian test final match was held in 1999 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh got Championship in the ICC Trophy in 1997 in Malaysia. The world cup tournament of 2003 was held in South Africa. Mini world cup competition was held in Bangladesh in 1998. Bangladesh has got test status in ICC on 26 June, 2000. So Bangladesh is now the 10th test-playing country and will participate in every world cup cricket tournament.

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Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets of Bangla literature. Bengali culture and literature is unthinkable without the presence of this personality. He travelled all the branches of fine art equally and successfully. Rabindranath was born on 7 May 1861 at Jorasanko, Kolkata, India. Tagorc's childhood days were mostly confined to the family estate under the watchful eyes of the servants. He lost his mother when he was only thirteen.

was born on 7 May 1861 at Jorasanko, Kolkata, India. Tagorc's childhood days were mostly confined to the family estate under the watchful eyes of the servants. He lost his mother when he was only thirteen.

At the age of twenty two on 9 December 1883 Tagore married Mrinalini. He had received Nobel Prize in 1913 for Gitanjali and introduced Bangalees to the rest of the world. In 1915 he was bestowed Knighthood by the British. Rabindranath Tagore died in 1941 at the age of eighty. We remember him with great respect.

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Jonathan Swift was born of English parents in Dublin in 1667. He was educated at Kilkenny School and Trinity College in Dublin. Between 1689 and 1699, he was more or less continuously a member of the household of his Kinsman Sir William Temple, a civilized man. During these years Swift read widely. About 1696-1697 he wrote his powerful satires on corruptions inteligion and learning which were published in 1704 and reached their final form in the fifth edition of 1710. Temple's death in 1699 left Swift without resources. In 1701 he obtained the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Dublin University. In March 1726 he paid his first visit to England since 1714, bringing with him the manuscript which he began in 1721. Jonathan Swift, who is one of the greatest writers of prose, expired in 1745

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Cricket is one of the most popular games, especially One Day Cricket. The first one day cricket was played in Australia. One day world cup cricket tournament was held first in England in 1975. The West Indies won the trophy. The second and the third tournaments were also held in England in 1979 and 1983 respectively. The West Indies and India won those two World Cups. In 1987 Pakistan and India were welcome countries in which Australia won the trophy. In 1992 Pakistan won the trophy from Australia and New Zealand. The first Asian test Final match was held in 1999 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh became champion in the ICC Trophy in 1997 in Malaysia. The World Cup Cricket Tournament of 1999 had been held in England. Bangladesh participated in this tournament. It was the last tournament of the 20th century. Mini World cup competition was held in Bangladesh in 1998. In 1996, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka jointly arranged the World Cup Tournament and Sri Lanka won the trophy. It was the 6th World Cup Cricket.

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The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose bridge in Bangladesh. It is built across the Padma River. This bridge is located at about 40 km south-west of Dhaka. It connects Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur. It connects 21 southern districts with the capital. Padma Bridge is the most expensive project in the history of Bangladesh. There is a highway on the upper level and a railway line on a lower level. It has 150 m span. Its length is 6.15 km and width is 1810 m. The project has taken 1062 hectares of land. The total cost of the bridge is about 30,000 crore taka. This cost has been funded by the government of Bangladesh alone. China Major Bridge Engineering Company Ltd has done the overall construction work. This mega project has been completed and inaugurated on 25 June 2022. The Bridge will contribute a lot to the economic development of Bangladesh. It will increase the GDP by as much as 1-2 percent.