Cost of living: Middle class is crumbling; is the state doing well?
Prothom Alo (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save Tk 500 a month.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- According to Bangladesh Bank, inflation stood at 9.21 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year.
- Another 18 per cent of the population could fall below the poverty line at any time.
- According to the World Bank’s updated report of October 2026, around eight million people have fallen into poverty over the past four years, while another 62 million are precariously positioned just above the poverty line.
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 500 | “Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save Tk 500 a month.” |
Figure | 9.21 per cent | “According to Bangladesh Bank, inflation stood at 9.21 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year.” |
Figure | 8.2 per cent | “In June, incomes rose by 8.2 per cent, while prices increased by 9.2 per cent.” |
Figure | 28 per cent | “According to a PPRC survey conducted in May 2025, the poverty rate in Bangladesh is around 28 per cent.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.
“According to Bangladesh Bank, inflation stood at 9.21 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year.”
In a precarious manner; dangerously
“According to the World Bank’s updated report of October 2026, around eight million people have fallen into poverty over the past four years, while another 62 million are precariously positioned just above the poverty line.”
A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner.
“Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save Tk 500 a month.”
A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.
“Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save Tk 500 a month.”
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
“Another 18 per cent of the population could fall below the poverty line at any time.”
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.
Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save Tk 500 a month.
According to Bangladesh Bank, inflation stood at 9.21 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year.
Another 18 per cent of the population could fall below the poverty line at any time.
According to the World Bank’s updated report of October 2026, around eight million people have fallen into poverty over the past four years, while another 62 million are precariously positioned just above the poverty line.
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Questions 1–2: Choose the correct answer.
1.Last August, the Bangla edition of The Daily Star published the story of a homemaker in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, who used to save _____ a month.
2.According to the World Bank’s updated report of October 2026, around eight million people have fallen into poverty over the past four years, while another _____ are precariously positioned just above the poverty line.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.According to Bangladesh Bank, inflation stood at 19.21 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year.
4.Another 18 per cent of the population could fall below the poverty line at any time.
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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