Garment workers' wage board meets today; labour representatives to propose over Tk30,000
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board’s office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with representatives from both workers and factory owners in attendance.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Minimum Wage Board will hold its second meeting today (9 November), with the workers' representatives expected to submit an initial proposal of more than Tk30,000 as the minimum monthly wage for garment workers.
- According to a Prothom Alo report, the meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board's office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with representatives from both workers and factory owners in attendance.
- Asked about the proposed minimum wage, Babul said it would be more than Tk30,000.
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 | Tk30,000 | “The Minimum Wage Board will hold its second meeting today (9 November), with the workers' representatives expected to submit an initial proposal of more than Tk30,000 as the minimum monthly wage for garment workers.” |
Date | 1 November | “In response, the government formed the Minimum Wage Board on 1 November to review and revise their wages.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of arranging.
Synonyms: configuration, constitution
“Both sides are also expected to bring two experts each to assist in the discussions, an arrangement approved by the chairman at the board's first meeting last Wednesday.”
The state of attending; presence or waiting upon.
“According to a Prothom Alo report, the meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board's office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with representatives from both workers and factory owners in attendance.”
Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.
Synonyms: incipient, opening
“The Minimum Wage Board will hold its second meeting today (9 November), with the workers' representatives expected to submit an initial proposal of more than Tk30,000 as the minimum monthly wage for garment workers.”
To help.
“Both sides are also expected to bring two experts each to assist in the discussions, an arrangement approved by the chairman at the board's first meeting last Wednesday.”
To create a time-schedule.
“According to a Prothom Alo report, the meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board's office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with representatives from both workers and factory owners in attendance.”
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.
The Minimum Wage Board will hold its second meeting today (9 November), with the workers' representatives expected to submit an initial proposal of more than Tk30,000 as the minimum monthly wage for garment workers.
According to a Prothom Alo report, the meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board's office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with representatives from both workers and factory owners in attendance.
Minimum Wage Board Chairman Syed Azad Subhani will chair the meeting. Both sides are also expected to bring two experts each to assist in the discussions, an arrangement approved by the chairman at the board's first meeting last Wednesday.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Minimum Wage Board will hold its second meeting today (9 November), with the workers' representatives expected to submit an initial proposal of more than _____ as the minimum monthly wage for garment workers.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.According to a Prothom Alo report, the meeting was scheduled for 11am at the board's office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, with _____ from both workers and factory owners in attendance.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Both sides are also expected to bring two experts each to assist in the discussions, an arrangement approved by the chairman at the board's first meeting last Saturday.
4.Minimum Wage Board Chairman Syed Azad Subhani will chair the meeting.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
When workers protest for higher pay, factories close and the economy suffers. How should such disputes be settled?
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।