BADC to provide loans to 893 potato seed growers
The Business Standard (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
The loans will cover farmers under BADC's 20 potato seed production zones across 19 districts.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will provide loans to 893 contracted farmers in FY27 to boost potato seed production, offering up to Tk1,05,610 per acre through Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
- The loan amounts will vary by seed category, according to a bank circular issued on 1 November.
- Under the policy, farmers will receive Tk1,05,610 per acre for foundation seed production, Tk87,130 for certified seed production using imported foundation seed and Tk58,640 for certified seed production.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk1,05,610 | “The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will provide loans to 893 contracted farmers in FY27 to boost potato seed production, offering up to Tk1,05,610 per acre through Bangladesh Krishi Bank.” |
Date | 1 November | “The loan amounts will vary by seed category, according to a bank circular issued on 1 November.” |
Date | 19 October 2025 | “The programme follows a five-year memorandum of understanding signed by BADC and Krishi Bank on 19 October 2025, effective until 30 September 2030.” |
Date | 30 December | “Loan disbursement must be completed by 30 December, with repayment, including interest, due by 30 June next year.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A soldier fit for duty
“The programme follows a five-year memorandum of understanding signed by BADC and Krishi Bank on 19 October 2025, effective until 30 September 2030.”
A short note serving as a reminder.
“The programme follows a five-year memorandum of understanding signed by BADC and Krishi Bank on 19 October 2025, effective until 30 September 2030.”
Short for circular letter.
“The loan amounts will vary by seed category, according to a bank circular issued on 1 November.”
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.
The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will provide loans to 893 contracted farmers in FY27 to boost potato seed production, offering up to Tk1,05,610 per acre through Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
The loan amounts will vary by seed category, according to a bank circular issued on 1 November. The programme follows a five-year memorandum of understanding signed by BADC and Krishi Bank on 19 October 2025, effective until 30 September 2030.
The loans will cover farmers under BADC's 20 potato seed production zones across 19 districts: Gazipur, Sherpur, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Jashore, Faridpur, Kushtia, Cumilla, Meherpur, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Tangail, Narail, Gopalganj, Patuakhali, Bhola, Chuadanga and Magura.
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Questions 1–2: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will provide loans to 893 contracted farmers in FY27 to boost potato seed production, offering up to _____ per acre through Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
2.The loans will cover farmers under BADC's _____ potato seed production zones across 19 districts: Gazipur, Sherpur, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Jashore, Faridpur, Kushtia, Cumilla, Meherpur, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Tangail, Narail, Gopalganj, Patuakhali, Bhola, Chuadanga and Magura.
Question 3: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
3.The _____ amounts will vary by seed category, according to a bank circular issued on 1 November.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.The programme follows a five-year memorandum of understanding signed by BADC and Krishi Bank on 16 October 2025, effective until 30 September 2030.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Banking & loans
Some people think banks should be strictly controlled by the government. Others think they should be free to run their own business. 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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