Fire safety gaps persist as just 125 of over 600 Cox's Bazar hotels, resorts renew licences
The Business Standard (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Fire Service seeks stricter inspections after resort fire kills10.
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The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Only 125 of the more than 600 hotels, motels and resorts operating across Cox's Bazar renewed their fire licences in the fiscal year 2025-26, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and fire safety, according to the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
- Only 51 hotels and resorts have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.
- The concerns drew attention after a fire at Tuptup Resto and Resort in Inani on 17 October killed 10 tourists.
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 | 17 October | “The concerns drew attention after a fire at Tuptup Resto and Resort in Inani on 17 October killed 10 tourists.” |
Figure | Tk1.29 crore | “The department conducted enforcement drives at more than 100 establishments over the past year and realised Tk1.29 crore in fines.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An act of complying.
Synonyms: compliancy
“Only 125 of the more than 600 hotels, motels and resorts operating across Cox's Bazar renewed their fire licences in the fiscal year 2025-26, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and fire safety, according to the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.”
Of or pertaining to regulation.
“Only 125 of the more than 600 hotels, motels and resorts operating across Cox's Bazar renewed their fire licences in the fiscal year 2025-26, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and fire safety, according to the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.”
The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared
“Only 51 hotels and resorts have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.”
Pertaining to the environment.
“Only 51 hotels and resorts have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.”
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Synonyms: foundation
“Only 51 hotels and resorts have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.”
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.
Only 125 of the more than 600 hotels, motels and resorts operating across Cox's Bazar renewed their fire licences in the fiscal year 2025-26, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and fire safety, according to the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
Only 51 hotels and resorts have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.
The concerns drew attention after a fire at Tuptup Resto and Resort in Inani on 17 October killed 10 tourists. The Fire Service found that the resort lacked a fire licence, approval from the Cox's Bazar Development Authority (CoxDA) or the deputy commissioner's office, emergency exits and firefighting equipment.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Only 125 of the more than _____ hotels, motels and resorts operating across Cox's Bazar renewed their fire licences in the fiscal year 2025-26, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and fire safety, according to the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Only 51 hotels and _____ have obtained environmental clearance, according to the Department of Environment (DoE), while the Fire Service says many establishments lack required fire safety approvals.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The concerns drew attention after a fire at Tuptup Resto and Resort in Inani on 14 October killed 10 tourists.
4.The Fire Service found that the resort lacked a fire licence, approval from the Cox's Bazar Development Authority (CoxDA) or the deputy commissioner's office, emergency exits and firefighting equipment.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Tourism
Tourism brings money to a region but can damage nature and local life. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
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।