Consumers forced to pay Tk 300–440 extra for cooking gas
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Consumers are still unable to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at government-fixed prices, despite increases in the commissions for importers, distributors and retailers when the prices were last adjusted.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least Tk 300 extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others.
- Around 80 per cent of the fuel is used for household cooking.
- In Bagmara of Rajshahi, prices ranged from Tk 2,200 to Tk 2,300, while in Bauphal of Patuakhali they were selling for Tk 2,100 to Tk 2,200.
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 300 | “In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least Tk 300 extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others.” |
Figure | Tk 2,060 | “On 2 November, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder at Tk 2,060.” |
Figure | Tk 2,350 | “A visit to 15 LPG shops in different parts of Dhaka on Saturday found that 12kg cylinders were selling for Tk 2,350 to Tk 2,500.” |
Figure | Tk 1,200 | “Sellers were also charging an additional Tk 1,200 to Tk 1,400 for 45kg cylinders.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
One who or that which distributes.
“Consumers are still unable to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at government-fixed prices, despite increases in the commissions for importers, distributors and retailers when the prices were last adjusted.”
Supplemental or added to something.
“In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least Tk 300 extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others.”
One who, or that which, consumes.
“In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least Tk 300 extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others.”
One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.
“Consumers are still unable to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at government-fixed prices, despite increases in the commissions for importers, distributors and retailers when the prices were last adjusted.”
To make into a liquid.
Synonyms: liquidate, liquidize, melt
“Consumers are still unable to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at government-fixed prices, despite increases in the commissions for importers, distributors and retailers when the prices were last adjusted.”
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.
Consumers are still unable to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at government-fixed prices, despite increases in the commissions for importers, distributors and retailers when the prices were last adjusted.
In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least Tk 300 extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others. Prices are also higher than the official rates in markets outside the capital.
On 2 November, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder at Tk 2,060. The 12kg cylinder is the most widely used size for household cooking.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.In Dhaka, consumers are having to pay at least _____ extra for a 12kg cylinder in some areas, while the additional amount reaches Tk 440 in others.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The 12kg cylinder is the most widely used size for household _____.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.On 2 November, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder at Tk 3,090.
4.Prices are also higher than the official rates in markets outside the capital.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Energy
Should countries like Bangladesh invest more in solar and other renewable energy, even if it costs more at first? 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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