Island energy, industrial hub plan eyes $65b investment over 30 years
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Masterplan to be executed in three phases through 2056.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has drawn up a 30-year masterplan to develop Maheshkhali and Matarbari into one of Bangladesh's largest economic hubs, targeting $60-65 billion investment by 2056.
- At least $5 billion of the projected investment is expected to come from foreign direct investment.
- The plan aims to create 1.5 lakh direct and another 25 lakh indirect jobs.
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 | $60 | “The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has drawn up a 30-year masterplan to develop Maheshkhali and Matarbari into one of Bangladesh's largest economic hubs, targeting $60-65 billion investment by 2056.” |
Figure | $5 billion | “At least $5 billion of the projected investment is expected to come from foreign direct investment.” |
Figure | 1.5 lakh | “The plan aims to create 1.5 lakh direct and another 25 lakh indirect jobs.” |
Figure | $150 billion | “Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A beginning; a first move.
Synonyms: direct initiative
“Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.”
An exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
“Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.”
To bring about; to put into practice
“Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.”
To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
“Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.”
A comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy.
“The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has drawn up a 30-year masterplan to develop Maheshkhali and Matarbari into one of Bangladesh's largest economic hubs, targeting $60-65 billion investment by 2056.”
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 Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has drawn up a 30-year masterplan to develop Maheshkhali and Matarbari into one of Bangladesh's largest economic hubs, targeting $60-65 billion investment by 2056.
At least $5 billion of the projected investment is expected to come from foreign direct investment. The plan aims to create 1.5 lakh direct and another 25 lakh indirect jobs.
Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (Mida) has drawn up a 30-year masterplan to develop Maheshkhali and Matarbari into one of Bangladesh's largest economic hubs, targeting $60-65 billion investment by _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The _____ aims to create 1.5 lakh direct and another 25 lakh indirect jobs.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.At least $8 billion of the projected investment is expected to come from foreign direct investment.
4.Once fully implemented, the initiative is projected to contribute $150 billion to the economy, reduce logistics costs by $4 billion, and save $16-18 billion in foreign exchange transactions.
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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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।