Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,175 as four die in 24hrs
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Four more people have died of suspected measles across the country in the 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, as the outbreak continues.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- With the latest deaths, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities since March 15 has risen to 1,175.
- During the 24-hour period, 988 new suspected measles cases were reported, while 61 people tested positive for the disease.
- Since March 15, the country has recorded 237,702 suspected cases and 24,355 confirmed cases.
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 | March 15 | “With the latest deaths, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities since March 15 has risen to 1,175.” |
Figure | 61 people | “During the 24-hour period, 988 new suspected measles cases were reported, while 61 people tested positive for the disease.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
2টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.
Synonyms: inevitability, mortality
“With the latest deaths, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities since March 15 has risen to 1,175.”
A leper.
“Four more people have died of suspected measles across the country in the 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, as the outbreak continues.”
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.
Four more people have died of suspected measles across the country in the 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, as the outbreak continues.
With the latest deaths, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities since March 15 has risen to 1,175.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in a press release issued by its Integrated Control Centre on Saturday.
During the 24-hour period, 988 new suspected measles cases were reported, while 61 people tested positive for the disease.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Four more people have died of suspected measles across the country in the _____ hours until 8am on Saturday, as the outbreak continues.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.With the latest _____, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities since March 15 has risen to 1,175.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in a press release issued by its Integrated Control Centre on Tuesday.
4.During the 24-hour period, 988 new suspected measles cases were reported, while 61 people tested positive for the disease.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Dengue & disease
What are the main causes of the spread of diseases like dengue in cities, and how can they be reduced?
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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