Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,282 as two die in 24hrs
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Sunday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,282 this year.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.
- With these, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 1,177, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 105.
- Since March 15 this year, a total of 212,979 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalized across the country, of whom 204,049 have recovered, according to DGHS data.
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 | “Since March 15 this year, a total of 212,979 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalized across the country, of whom 204,049 have recovered, according to DGHS data.” |
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 1,138 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, pushing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 238,840.”
To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
“The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.”
The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.
Synonyms: inevitability, mortality
“The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.”
Extending throughout an entire nation.
Synonyms: countrywide, national
“A total of 1,138 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, pushing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 238,840.”
To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
“Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Sunday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,282 this year.”
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 children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Sunday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,282 this year.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.
With these, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 1,177, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 105.
A total of 1,138 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, pushing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 238,840.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Sunday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to _____ this year.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest fatalities as suspected _____ deaths.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.With these, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 2,354 while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 105.
4.A total of 1,138 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, pushing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 238,840.
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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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।