Edible oil crunch lingers, consumers fear fresh price hike ahead of Ramadan
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Supply of edible oil in the market is yet to return to normal even after prices were raised in September, fuelling consumer fears that prices could go up yet again before the upco...
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- Several grocery stores in Badda, Rampura, Malibagh and Shantinagar were found selling five-litre soybean oil bottles, which carry a retail price of Tk1,000, at Tk5 to Tk20 above that price.
- Oil traders have recommended that the government raise the price of soybean oil by Tk14 per litre, though the commission has not responded.
- Traders claim they had pushed for a substantial price hike in September as well, but the government raised the price by only Tk5 per litre.
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 | Tk1,000 | “Several grocery stores in Badda, Rampura, Malibagh and Shantinagar were found selling five-litre soybean oil bottles, which carry a retail price of Tk1,000, at Tk5 to Tk20 above that price.” |
Figure | Tk 20 | “Imran, another grocer in Rampura, said, "We used to make a profit of Tk 20–25 on every five-litre bottle.” |
Figure | Tk204 | “Soybean oil is currently selling at Tk204 per litre, while the retail price of a five-litre bottle is Tk1,000.” |
Figure | Tk20 | “Hoping to save Tk20, they look for the five-litre bottles but cannot find them in many shops.” |
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Several grocery stores in Badda, Rampura, Malibagh and Shantinagar were found selling five-litre soybean oil bottles, which carry a retail price of Tk1,000, at Tk5 to Tk20 above that price.
Oil traders have recommended that the government raise the price of soybean oil by Tk14 per litre, though the commission has not responded.
Traders claim they had pushed for a substantial price hike in September as well, but the government raised the price by only Tk5 per litre.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Several grocery stores in Badda, Rampura, Malibagh and Shantinagar were found selling five-litre soybean oil bottles, which carry a retail price of _____ at Tk5 to Tk20 above that price.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Oil traders have recommended that the government raise the _____ of soybean oil by Tk14 per litre, though the commission has not responded.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Traders claim they had pushed for a substantial price hike in September as well, but the government raised the price by only Tk8 per litre.
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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