Collective action urgent to address climate change impacts: Faridul
The Business Standard (National) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
Faridul said meaningful progress could be achieved in improving the living standards of affected communities, ensuring access to safe drinking water and strengthening food security if climate-vulnerable countries collectively raised their concerns and priorities at international forums.
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- State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam has emphasised the urgent need for collective action by climate-vulnerable countries to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
- He said rising sea levels caused by climate change pose serious threats to Bangladesh's access to safe drinking water, food security, housing and infrastructure.
- According to research conducted by Change Initiative and presented during the dialogue, Bangladesh received US$7.78 in loans for every US$1 in grants in climate finance for the water supply sector between 2002 and 2023.
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 | 12 December 2026 | “He noted that Bangladesh shares 54 transboundary rivers with India and that the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty is set to expire on 12 December 2026.” |
Figure | US$7.78 | “According to research conducted by Change Initiative and presented during the dialogue, Bangladesh received US$7.78 in loans for every US$1 in grants in climate finance for the water supply sector between 2002 and 2023.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
Synonyms: underbuilding
“He said rising sea levels caused by climate change pose serious threats to Bangladesh's access to safe drinking water, food security, housing and infrastructure.”
(especially in communist countries) one of more farms managed and owned, through the state, by the community
“State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam has emphasised the urgent need for collective action by climate-vulnerable countries to address the adverse impacts of climate change.”
(usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.
“He said strengthening collective efforts and promoting effective international cooperation among Global South nations and climate-vulnerable countries are essential to addressing these growing challenges.”
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms: defenceless, helpless, powerless, unguarded
“State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam has emphasised the urgent need for collective action by climate-vulnerable countries to address the adverse impacts of climate change.”
A soldier fit for duty
“He said strengthening collective efforts and promoting effective international cooperation among Global South nations and climate-vulnerable countries are essential to addressing these growing challenges.”
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.
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam has emphasised the urgent need for collective action by climate-vulnerable countries to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
He said rising sea levels caused by climate change pose serious threats to Bangladesh's access to safe drinking water, food security, housing and infrastructure.
He said strengthening collective efforts and promoting effective international cooperation among Global South nations and climate-vulnerable countries are essential to addressing these growing challenges.
Faridul said meaningful progress could be achieved in improving the living standards of affected communities, ensuring access to safe drinking water and strengthening food security if climate-vulnerable countries collectively raised their concerns and priorities at international forums.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam has emphasised the urgent need for _____ action by climate-vulnerable countries to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.He said rising sea levels caused by climate change pose serious threats to Bangladesh's access to safe drinking water, food security, housing and infrastructure.
3.He said strengthening collective efforts and promoting effective international cooperation among Global South nations and climate-vulnerable countries are essential to addressing these growing challenges.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Climate change
What can ordinary people do to reduce climate change? Is individual action enough?
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।