Govt forms high-powered panel for defence industry development
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is heading the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee
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The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The government has formed a high-powered committee to facilitate the development of the defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
- Other members of the committee include the finance minister, industries minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.
- The development comes as the government is considering setting up a defence industrial zone to help develop Bangladesh’s domestic defence industry, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of notifying.
“Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is heading the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.”
To make easy or easier.
Synonyms: ease
“The government has formed a high-powered committee to facilitate the development of the defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.”
The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
Synonyms: dean, client, diapason, proprietor
“Other members of the committee include the finance minister, industries minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.”
The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.
Synonyms: communication, communion, dealings, interchange
“Other members of the committee include the finance minister, industries minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.”
One who advises
“Other members of the committee include the finance minister, industries minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.”
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 government has formed a high-powered committee to facilitate the development of the defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is heading the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.
Other members of the committee include the finance minister, industries minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The government has formed a high-powered committee to facilitate the _____ of the defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
2.Other members of the committee include the finance minister, _____ minister, commerce minister, adviser to the defence ministry, chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, chiefs of the army, navy and air force, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, and defence secretary.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is heading the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Should a country depend mainly on one industry, such as garments, for its exports? What are the risks?
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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