1,500 building plans remain pending for approval in Cumilla
The Daily Star (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Monowara Begum, a resident of Cumilla city, dreams of building a small house on a piece of land left behind by her late husband, using the savings she has accumulated over her lifetime.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The situation has become increasingly complicated since the political changeover on August 5, 2024, as regular meetings of the CuCC’s Building Plan Approval Committee were not held.
- According to CuCC sources, at the last meeting of the committee on February 23, 2026, around 350 building plans were considered, of which some 200 were approved.
- Meanwhile, the CuDA has also formed a building plan approval committee and held its first meeting on October 8, where 11 of 13 building plan applications were approved.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | August 5, 2024 | “The situation has become increasingly complicated since the political changeover on August 5, 2024, as regular meetings of the CuCC’s Building Plan Approval Committee were not held.” |
Date | February 23, 2026 | “According to CuCC sources, at the last meeting of the committee on February 23, 2026, around 350 building plans were considered, of which some 200 were approved.” |
Date | October 8 | “Meanwhile, the CuDA has also formed a building plan approval committee and held its first meeting on October 8, where 11 of 13 building plan applications were approved.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Pertaining to architecture.
“She has already had an architectural plan prepared by an engineer, submitted the necessary documents and fees, and got the site visited by a surveyor from Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC).”
To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)
Synonyms: amass, heap, hoard, store
“Monowara Begum, a resident of Cumilla city, dreams of building a small house on a piece of land left behind by her late husband, using the savings she has accumulated over her lifetime.”
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Synonyms: at last, finally, in the end, ultimately
“Now, Monowara is concerned whether she could realise her dream eventually.”
To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.
“She has already had an architectural plan prepared by an engineer, submitted the necessary documents and fees, and got the site visited by a surveyor from Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC).”
To yield or give way to another.
“She has already had an architectural plan prepared by an engineer, submitted the necessary documents and fees, and got the site visited by a surveyor from Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC).”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Monowara Begum, a resident of Cumilla city, dreams of building a small house on a piece of land left behind by her late husband, using the savings she has accumulated over her lifetime.
She has already had an architectural plan prepared by an engineer, submitted the necessary documents and fees, and got the site visited by a surveyor from Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC).
However, her building plan has yet to receive approval one and a half years later, and as such, she has been unable to secure a housing loan from a bank. Now, Monowara is concerned whether she could realise her dream eventually.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Monowara Begum, a resident of Cumilla city, dreams of _____ a small house on a piece of land left behind by her late husband, using the savings she has accumulated over her lifetime.
2.She has already had an architectural _____ prepared by an engineer, submitted the necessary documents and fees, and got the site visited by a surveyor from Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC).
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Now, Monowara is concerned whether she could realise her dream eventually.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Society
Some people think city life is better than village life, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।