Inflation eases to 8.27% in October
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Food inflation falls, but non-food inflation climbs to 9.89%
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- Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.
- Food inflation fell to 6.80 percent in October from 7.22 percent in September, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today.
- However, non-food inflation rose to 9.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.
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 | 8.27 percent | “Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.” |
Figure | 6.80 percent | “Food inflation fell to 6.80 percent in October from 7.22 percent in September, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today.” |
Figure | 9.89 percent | “However, non-food inflation rose to 9.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.
“Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.”
A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.
Synonyms: charge, cost, disbursement, expenditure
“However, non-food inflation rose to 9.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.”
To get upon; to ascend; to climb.
Synonyms: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with
“However, non-food inflation rose to 9.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.”
Slenderly; delicately.
Synonyms: a little, marginally, somewhat
“Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.”
Downward movement, fall.
“Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.”
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.
Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to 8.27 percent in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.
Food inflation fell to 6.80 percent in October from 7.22 percent in September, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today.
However, non-food inflation rose to 9.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Inflation in Bangladesh eased slightly to _____ in October from 8.34 percent in September, as a decline in food prices offset rising non-food inflation.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Food _____ fell to 6.80 percent in October from 7.22 percent in September, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.However, non-food inflation rose to 14.89 percent from 9.30 percent over the same period, indicating mounting price pressures on household expenses beyond food.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Gold & prices
The prices of everyday goods keep rising. Who is most affected, and what should the government do about it?
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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