Measles: Death toll reaches 1,289 as 5 more children die
The Business Standard (National) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
A total of 1,357 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24 hours
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.
- Of the total number of deaths, 1,184 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the Directorate General of Health Services' (DGHS) daily update.
- Since 15 March, 2,15,540 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 | 10 November | “Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.” |
Date | 15 March | “Since 15 March, 2,15,540 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating
“A total of 1,357 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,41,556.”
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
“Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.”
Extending throughout an entire nation.
Synonyms: countrywide, national
“A total of 1,357 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,41,556.”
An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.
“Of the total number of deaths, 1,184 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the Directorate General of Health Services' (DGHS) daily update.”
To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
“Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.”
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.
Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.
Of the total number of deaths, 1,184 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the Directorate General of Health Services' (DGHS) daily update.
A total of 1,357 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,41,556.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 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 1,357 new suspected _____ cases were reported during the 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,41,556.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Of the total number of deaths, 2,368 were suspected measles-related deaths, while 105 were confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the Directorate General of Health Services' (DGHS) daily update.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Many patients travel abroad for treatment. Why is this, and how can local hospitals win their trust?
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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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।