Master plans being prepared for every city corporation, district: Housing minister
The Business Standard (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Housing, he noted, means more than four walls – it encompasses safe water, electricity, sanitation, public transport, education, healthcare, employment and an environment for a life of dignity.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.
- The minister made the remarks at a seminar titled "Introducing a Uniform Spatial Planning System in Bangladesh," organised by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works at Segunbagicha in the city to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.
- "Work is underway to prepare master plans for every city corporation and district in the country to ensure sustainable urbanisation.
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 | “Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
“Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.”
To constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize.
“The minister made the remarks at a seminar titled "Introducing a Uniform Spatial Planning System in Bangladesh," organised by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works at Segunbagicha in the city to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.”
The territory of a town.
“Alongside plans to develop secondary townships around Dhaka, the Urban Development Directorate has, for the first time, adopted a 10-year plan.”
An entity or event with scope limited to a single region.
“Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.”
A mark that replaces another mark.
“The minister made the remarks at a seminar titled "Introducing a Uniform Spatial Planning System in Bangladesh," organised by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works at Segunbagicha in the city to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.”
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.
Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (8 November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.
The minister made the remarks at a seminar titled "Introducing a Uniform Spatial Planning System in Bangladesh," organised by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works at Segunbagicha in the city to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.
Alongside plans to develop secondary townships around Dhaka, the Urban Development Directorate has, for the first time, adopted a 10-year plan.
A part of a report by The Business Standard (National).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today (_____ November) said the government's goal is not centralised urbanisation but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The _____ made the remarks at a seminar titled "Introducing a Uniform Spatial Planning System in Bangladesh," organised by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works at Segunbagicha in the city to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Alongside plans to develop secondary townships around Dhaka, the Urban Development Directorate has, for the first time, adopted a 10-year plan.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Housing & cities
What problems do people face when finding affordable housing in big cities, and how could these problems be solved?
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।