Chickpea prices rise ahead of Ramadan, new potato prices fall
The Business Standard (National) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Chickpeas have become costlier by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while increased supplies of newly imported potatoes and winter vegetables have brought down prices of several other essentials.
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- Chickpea prices have started climbing nearly three months before Ramadan, rising by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while prices of newly imported potatoes from India have declined amid increased supplies.
- Onion and ginger prices have also eased slightly, while the growing supply of winter vegetables has brought down the prices of several varieties.
- Acknowledging the price hike, Miraj, owner of Miraj Store in Lalbagh, said that he bought chickpeas at Tk92-95 per kg last week, but the wholesale price has now increased to Tk102-105 as wholesale traders had raised prices.
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 | Tk10 | “Chickpea prices have started climbing nearly three months before Ramadan, rising by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while prices of newly imported potatoes from India have declined amid increased supplies.” |
Figure | Tk110 | “Chickpeas are selling at Tk110-115 per kg, up from around Tk100 last week.” |
Figure | Tk92 | “Acknowledging the price hike, Miraj, owner of Miraj Store in Lalbagh, said that he bought chickpeas at Tk92-95 per kg last week, but the wholesale price has now increased to Tk102-105 as wholesale traders had raised prices.” |
Figure | Tk250 | “Imported potatoes, which previously sold for as much as Tk250 per kg, are now available at Tk130-140.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
Synonyms: banter, chat, chinwag, dialogue
“A visit to several kitchen markets in the capital yesterday, along with conversations with buyers and sellers, revealed the latest price trends.”
Any plant.
Synonyms: cabbage, veg, veggie
“Onion and ginger prices have also eased slightly, while the growing supply of winter vegetables has brought down the prices of several varieties.”
To not change; be unchanging; remain constant
“However, fish, meat and poultry prices have remained largely unchanged or increased lightly.”
The quality of being varied; diversity.
Synonyms: algebraic variety, equational class, equational variety, variety of algebras
“Onion and ginger prices have also eased slightly, while the growing supply of winter vegetables has brought down the prices of several varieties.”
To ascend; rise; to go up.
Synonyms: scale
“Chickpea prices have started climbing nearly three months before Ramadan, rising by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while prices of newly imported potatoes from India have declined amid increased supplies.”
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.
Chickpea prices have started climbing nearly three months before Ramadan, rising by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while prices of newly imported potatoes from India have declined amid increased supplies.
Onion and ginger prices have also eased slightly, while the growing supply of winter vegetables has brought down the prices of several varieties. However, fish, meat and poultry prices have remained largely unchanged or increased lightly.
A visit to several kitchen markets in the capital yesterday, along with conversations with buyers and sellers, revealed the latest price trends.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Chickpea prices have started climbing nearly three months before Ramadan, rising by Tk10-15 per kg in a week, while prices of newly imported _____ from India have declined amid increased supplies.
2.However, fish, meat and poultry _____ have remained largely unchanged or increased lightly.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Onion and ginger prices have also eased slightly, while the growing supply of winter vegetables has brought down the prices of several varieties.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Gold & prices
Many people buy gold to protect their savings. Is this a wise way to save money? 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।