Measles: Death toll reaches 1,284 as 2 more children die
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Meanwhile, 81 new confirmed cases were recorded.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.
- Of the total deaths, 1179 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the daily update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
- Since 15 March, a total of 214251 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.
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 | 9 November | “Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.” |
Date | 15 March | “Since 15 March, a total of 214251 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
“Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.”
Extending throughout an entire nation.
Synonyms: countrywide, national
“A total of 1359 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 240199.”
A leper.
“Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.”
A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.
Synonyms: indication, manifestation, sign, signal
“Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.”
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.
Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,284.
Of the total deaths, 1179 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the daily update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
A total of 1359 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 240199.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (9 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.A total of 1359 new suspected _____ cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 240199.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Of the total deaths, 1769 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the daily update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Some people believe healthcare should be free for everyone. Others think people should pay for their own treatment. Discuss both views and 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।