Dengue threat unlikely to ease before December
The Daily Star (National) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Dengue infections are likely to remain relatively high in November, with no significant decline expected until December, entomology experts have warned.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- A recent survey by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) identified 29 of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for Aedes mosquito breeding, while 28 were classified as moderately risky and 18 as low-risk.
- The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 2,250 houses inspected.
- He said nearly 27 years of unsuccessful efforts to control dengue in Bangladesh showed the need for targeted, evidence-based mosquito control, particularly in residential areas.
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 | September 27 | “The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 2,250 houses inspected.” |
Figure | 31.06 percent | “Of the identified breeding sites, 31.06 percent were in multi-storey buildings, 31.37 percent in independent houses, 17.39 percent in semi-permanent houses and 13.04 percent in buildings under construction.” |
Figure | 12.26 percent | “Stagnant water on floors accounted for 12.26 percent of breeding sources, while plastic buckets accounted for 10.34 percent.” |
Figure | 27 years | “He said nearly 27 years of unsuccessful efforts to control dengue in Bangladesh showed the need for targeted, evidence-based mosquito control, particularly in residential areas.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
“Of the identified breeding sites, 31.06 percent were in multi-storey buildings, 31.37 percent in independent houses, 17.39 percent in semi-permanent houses and 13.04 percent in buildings under construction.”
To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
“A recent survey by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) identified 29 of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for Aedes mosquito breeding, while 28 were classified as moderately risky and 18 as low-risk.”
The scientific study of insects, and (informally) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).
Synonyms: insectology
“Dengue infections are likely to remain relatively high in November, with no significant decline expected until December, entomology experts have warned.”
To lead, or guide; to escort.
Synonyms: belead, direct, lead, manage
“The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 2,250 houses inspected.”
To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
“The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 2,250 houses inspected.”
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.
Dengue infections are likely to remain relatively high in November, with no significant decline expected until December, entomology experts have warned.
A recent survey by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) identified 29 of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for Aedes mosquito breeding, while 28 were classified as moderately risky and 18 as low-risk.
The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 2,250 houses inspected.
Of the identified breeding sites, 31.06 percent were in multi-storey buildings, 31.37 percent in independent houses, 17.39 percent in semi-permanent houses and 13.04 percent in buildings under construction.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.A recent survey by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) identified _____ of its 75 wards as high-risk areas for Aedes mosquito breeding, while 28 were classified as moderately risky and 18 as low-risk.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.The survey, conducted from September 27 to October 8, found Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae in 322 of the 3,375 houses inspected.
3.Of the identified breeding sites, 31.06 percent were in multi-storey buildings, 31.37 percent in independent houses, 17.39 percent in semi-permanent houses and 13.04 percent in buildings under construction.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Dengue & disease
What are the main causes of the spread of diseases like dengue in cities, and how can they be reduced?
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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