Measles: Death toll rises to 1,272 as 3 more children die
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.
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- Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.
- Of the total deaths, 1,167 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 209,854 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 | 5 November | “Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.” |
Date | 15 March | “Since 15 March, a total of 209,854 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
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
“Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.”
To send to hospital; to admit (a person) to hospital.
“Since 15 March, a total of 209,854 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.”
An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.
“Of the total deaths, 1,167 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).”
To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
“Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.”
A leper.
“Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.”
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.
Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,272.
Of the total deaths, 1,167 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 209,854 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (5 November), taking the combined number of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Since 15 March, a total of 209,854 patients with suspected _____ have been hospitalised across the country.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Of the total deaths, 2,334 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
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।