Bangladesh Bank asks banks to keep LC margins lowest for 10 Ramadan essentials
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The directive covers rice, wheat, onions, palm oil, sugar, pulses, chickpeas, peas, spices and dates, and will remain in force until 15 March 2027.
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The Business Standard (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep cash margins for opening letters of credit (LCs) at the lowest possible level for imports of 10 essential commodities, including rice, wheat, onions, palm oil and sugar, ahead of the upcoming Ramadan.
- The central bank issued a circular today (8 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.
- On 5 September 2024, Bangladesh Bank instructed banks to maintain a 100% cash margin for opening LCs to import several commodities.
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 | 8 November | “The central bank issued a circular today (8 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.” |
Date | 15 March 2027 | “The directive takes immediate effect and will remain in force until 15 March 2027.” |
Figure | 100% | “On 5 September 2024, Bangladesh Bank instructed banks to maintain a 100% cash margin for opening LCs to import several commodities.” |
Date | 11 November 2025 | “Later, on 11 November 2025, the central bank directed banks to keep cash margins for imports of those goods at the lowest possible level based on the banker-customer relationship.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Very important; of high importance.
Synonyms: crucial, indispensable
“Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep cash margins for opening letters of credit (LCs) at the lowest possible level for imports of 10 essential commodities, including rice, wheat, onions, palm oil and sugar, ahead of the upcoming Ramadan.”
A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
“The central bank issued a circular today (8 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.”
To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.
“The move aims to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods in the market and keep prices within the purchasing capacity of ordinary consumers during the fasting month.”
Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.
“The move aims to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods in the market and keep prices within the purchasing capacity of ordinary consumers during the fasting month.”
To create a time-schedule.
“The central bank issued a circular today (8 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.”
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.
Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep cash margins for opening letters of credit (LCs) at the lowest possible level for imports of 10 essential commodities, including rice, wheat, onions, palm oil and sugar, ahead of the upcoming Ramadan.
The move aims to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods in the market and keep prices within the purchasing capacity of ordinary consumers during the fasting month.
The central bank issued a circular today (8 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep cash margins for opening letters of credit (LCs) at the lowest possible level for imports of _____ essential commodities, including rice, wheat, onions, palm oil and sugar, ahead of the upcoming Ramadan.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The move aims to ensure adequate supplies of _____ goods in the market and keep prices within the purchasing capacity of ordinary consumers during the fasting month.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The central bank issued a circular today (5 November), sending it to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks.
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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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।