HSBC allocates $1m for disaster preparedness in Bangladesh
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated disasters and protect lives and livelihoods
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has allocated $1 million (around Tk 12.43 crore) to support three disaster preparedness projects in Bangladesh through a partnership with UNICEF, the British Red Cross and Save the Children.
- The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $4.5 million over an initial 18-month pilot period.
- Md Mahbub ur Rahman, chief executive officer of HSBC Bangladesh, said economic resilience in Bangladesh began with preparedness at the local level.
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 | $1 million | “The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has allocated $1 million (around Tk 12.43 crore) to support three disaster preparedness projects in Bangladesh through a partnership with UNICEF, the British Red Cross and Save the Children.” |
Figure | $4.5 million | “The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $4.5 million over an initial 18-month pilot period.” |
Date | October 13 | “Launched globally on October 13 this year, the partnership combines HSBC’s financial support with the humanitarian expertise and local reach of the three organisations to help communities better anticipate and withstand disasters.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:
Synonyms: allegiance, charge, committal, consignment
“The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $4.5 million over an initial 18-month pilot period.”
A beginning; a first move.
Synonyms: direct initiative
“The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $4.5 million over an initial 18-month pilot period.”
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms: defenceless, helpless, powerless, unguarded
“According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated disasters and protect lives and livelihoods.”
To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
Synonyms: preclude, expect, foresee, foretaste
“According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated disasters and protect lives and livelihoods.”
A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).
Synonyms: living, subsistence, sustenance
“According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated disasters and protect lives and livelihoods.”
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 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has allocated $1 million (around Tk 12.43 crore) to support three disaster preparedness projects in Bangladesh through a partnership with UNICEF, the British Red Cross and Save the Children.
According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated disasters and protect lives and livelihoods.
The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $4.5 million over an initial 18-month pilot period. The partnership supports projects in countries including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Kenya and the Philippines.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has allocated $1 million (around _____) to support three disaster preparedness projects in Bangladesh through a partnership with UNICEF, the British Red Cross and Save the Children.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.According to a press release, the projects aim to help vulnerable communities prepare for emergencies, take early action against anticipated _____ and protect lives and livelihoods.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The initiative is part of HSBC’s Disaster Relief Partnership, backed by a commitment of $2.3 million over an initial 18-month pilot period.
4.The partnership supports projects in countries including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Kenya and the Philippines.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Floods & disasters
Should people be stopped from building homes in areas that flood often? 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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