Govt aims to meet 20% power demand thru solar energy: Minister
The Business Standard (National) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
The minister said that by generating eco-friendly solar power, individuals can meet their own electricity needs and gain financial benefits by supplying surplus electricity to the national grid.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet 20% of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.
- If we are re-elected for another term, we will be able to meet 40% of the country's electricity demand through solar energy," he added.
- He revealed that the government has provided Tk43,000 crore in subsidies to the energy sector over the past six months, which has created challenges in funding regular development and social welfare programs.
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 | 20% | “Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet 20% of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.” |
Figure | 40% | “If we are re-elected for another term, we will be able to meet 40% of the country's electricity demand through solar energy," he added.” |
Figure | Tk43,000 crore | “He revealed that the government has provided Tk43,000 crore in subsidies to the energy sector over the past six months, which has created challenges in funding regular development and social welfare programs.” |
Figure | 17 years | “Turning to political issues, the minister said that Sheikh Hasina established fascism in the country over the last 17 years by misusing the spirit of the Liberation War.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping.
Synonyms: accountableness
“He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting on law and order, anti-corruption and anti-narcotics drives, good governance, transparency, accountability, and the coordination of overall government development activities at the conference room of the Natore Deputy Commissioner's office.”
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
Synonyms: efficacious
“Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet 20% of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.”
A period of time during which something is possessed.
Synonyms: incumbency
“Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet 20% of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.”
Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.
“He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting on law and order, anti-corruption and anti-narcotics drives, good governance, transparency, accountability, and the coordination of overall government development activities at the conference room of the Natore Deputy Commissioner's office.”
A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
Synonyms: overslop, slop
“He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting on law and order, anti-corruption and anti-narcotics drives, good governance, transparency, accountability, and the coordination of overall government development activities at the conference room of the Natore Deputy Commissioner's office.”
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.
Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet 20% of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.
He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting on law and order, anti-corruption and anti-narcotics drives, good governance, transparency, accountability, and the coordination of overall government development activities at the conference room of the Natore Deputy Commissioner's office.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (6 November) said the government aims to meet _____ of the country's total electricity demand through solar power generation, taking effective steps to achieve the target during its current tenure.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a _____ on law and order, anti-corruption and anti-narcotics drives, good governance, transparency, accountability, and the coordination of overall government development activities at the conference room of the Natore Deputy Commissioner's office.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Energy
Should countries like Bangladesh invest more in solar and other renewable energy, even if it costs more at first? 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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