Braille printer for visually impaired, Tk 500,000-device available for Tk 28,000
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Siddharth Mistri is a student in the Department of Bangla at the University of Chittagong. He has been visually impaired since birth.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- He needs a specialised printer to print text in Braille, the system designed for visually impaired people, but such printers are extremely expensive.
- Considering the difficulties faced by visually impaired students like Siddharth, Professor Md Ahsanullah of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) had taken the initiative to develop a Braille printer.
- With Professor Ahsanullah’s guidance, they have developed a compact Braille printer named 'Sync V-1'. They built the device at a cost of just Tk 28,000 as an alternative to conventional Braille printers available in international markets, which cost around Tk 500,000.
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 28,000 | “With Professor Ahsanullah’s guidance, they have developed a compact Braille printer named 'Sync V-1'. They built the device at a cost of just Tk 28,000 as an alternative to conventional Braille printers available in international markets, which cost around Tk 500,000.” |
Figure | Tk 10 million | “The printing machines they use cost more than Tk 10 million (1 crore).” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“After overcoming numerous challenges, he secured the opportunity to study at the university.”
Taking a lot of system time or resources.
“He needs a specialised printer to print text in Braille, the system designed for visually impaired people, but such printers are extremely expensive.”
To arrange in working order.
“While others can easily print PDF or Word files and organise their study materials, the process is not so straightforward for him.”
To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
“After overcoming numerous challenges, he secured the opportunity to study at the university.”
(degree) To an extreme degree.
“He needs a specialised printer to print text in Braille, the system designed for visually impaired people, but such printers are extremely expensive.”
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.
Siddharth Mistri is a student in the Department of Bangla at the University of Chittagong. He has been visually impaired since birth. After overcoming numerous challenges, he secured the opportunity to study at the university. He often has to prepare his own notes and study materials to meet his academic needs.
While others can easily print PDF or Word files and organise their study materials, the process is not so straightforward for him. He needs a specialised printer to print text in Braille, the system designed for visually impaired people, but such printers are extremely expensive.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.He has been _____ impaired since birth.
2.While others can easily _____ PDF or Word files and organise their study materials, the process is not so straightforward for him.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.He often has to prepare his own notes and study materials to meet his academic needs.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Study abroad & universities
More students are choosing to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages for them and for their country?
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।