‘Both my sons are gone. Who will I live for now?’
The Daily Star (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Mohammad Kabir ran from one hospital to another, desperately trying to save his two sons. But despite his frantic efforts, he lost both within three days.
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The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- But despite his frantic efforts, he lost both within three days.
- The couple spent more than Tk 3 lakh on their sons’ treatment, exhausting their savings and borrowing from relatives.
- Since March 15, another 50 people have died with measles-like symptoms, including 35 in the city and 15 in different upazilas.
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 | Tk 3 lakh | “The couple spent more than Tk 3 lakh on their sons’ treatment, exhausting their savings and borrowing from relatives.” |
Figure | 50 people | “Since March 15, another 50 people have died with measles-like symptoms, including 35 in the city and 15 in different upazilas.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Thorough; to a great degree; with intensity.
“Both children died while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of Chattogram Ma-O-Shishu General Hospital.”
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
“Mohammad Kabir ran from one hospital to another, desperately trying to save his two sons.”
To go or move under or beneath.
Synonyms: go through, take, undercome, brook
“Both children died while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of Chattogram Ma-O-Shishu General Hospital.”
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.
“His elder son, Nur Mohammad Arafat, 9, died on Friday after battling measles, dengue and pneumonia.”
To violently break something into pieces.
“For Kabir and his wife Amena Begum, the deaths have shattered every hope they had for their children.”
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.
Mohammad Kabir ran from one hospital to another, desperately trying to save his two sons. But despite his frantic efforts, he lost both within three days.
His elder son, Nur Mohammad Arafat, 9, died on Friday after battling measles, dengue and pneumonia. Three days later, his 10-month-old son, Mohammad Abu Bakkar, died early yesterday after suffering from dengue and measles-like symptoms.
Both children died while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of Chattogram Ma-O-Shishu General Hospital.
For Kabir and his wife Amena Begum, the deaths have shattered every hope they had for their children.
A part of a report by The Daily Star (National).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.His elder son, Nur Mohammad Arafat, _____ died on Friday after battling measles, dengue and pneumonia.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Mohammad Kabir ran from one hospital to another, desperately trying to save his two _____.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.But despite his frantic efforts, he lost both within three days.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Some people believe healthcare should be free for everyone. Others think people should pay for their own treatment. 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।