How much wage will workers’ representatives propose today
Prothom Alo (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The second meeting of the wage board will be held at 11am today at its office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. Representatives of both factory owners and workers will attend the meeting. They are expected to bring two experts each to assist in the discussions.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The representative of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday.
- However, authorities declared 38 factories closed on Sunday (8 November), after workers did not report for work.
- We will submit an initial proposal tomorrow (9 November) and a detailed proposal later.” Asked about the proposed minimum wage, he said it would be more than Tk 30,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Date | 8 November | “However, authorities declared 38 factories closed on Sunday (8 November), after workers did not report for work.” |
Date | 4 November | “The chairman granted permission to do so at the first meeting last Wednesday (4 November).” |
Date | 1 November | “In response, the government formed the wage board on 1 November to revise their minimum wages.” |
Figure | Tk 30,000 | “We will submit an initial proposal tomorrow (9 November) and a detailed proposal later.” Asked about the proposed minimum wage, he said it would be more than Tk 30,000.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.
Synonyms: incipient, opening
“The representative of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday.”
A ready-made object.
“The representative of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday.”
To make clear, explain, interpret.
Synonyms: disclose, make known
“However, authorities declared 38 factories closed on Sunday (8 November), after workers did not report for work.”
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance
Synonyms: overture, proffer, tender
“The representative of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday.”
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 representative of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday. Meanwhile, labour unrest in Savar-Ashulia and Gazipur has eased since the board’s first meeting. However, authorities declared 38 factories closed on Sunday (8 November), after workers did not report for work.
The second meeting of the wage board will be held at 11:00 am today at its office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. It will be chaired by Minimum Wage Board Chairman Syed Azad Subhani.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.However, authorities declared _____ factories closed on Sunday (8 November), after workers did not report for work.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The _____ of readymade garment workers will submit an initial wage proposal at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board today, on Monday.
3.The second meeting of the wage board will be held at 11:00 am _____ at its office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.Meanwhile, labour unrest in Savar-Ashulia and Gazipur has eased since the board’s first meeting.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
Is economic growth more important than fair wages for workers? 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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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।