Measles snatches away child father waited a decade for as deaths mount in Chattogram
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Sharafat Ali waited ten years to become a father. Last Wednesday, his five-month-old son, Abdur Rahman, died of measles at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
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- Last Wednesday, his five-month-old son, Abdur Rahman, died of measles at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
- "After 10 years, I had become the father of a child.
- About 96% of patients admitted with measles symptoms this year are city residents.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 10 years | “"After 10 years, I had become the father of a child.” |
Figure | 96% | “About 96% of patients admitted with measles symptoms this year are city residents.” |
Figure | 7% | “Roughly 7% have tested positive, while 10,981 have been discharged.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.
“He died at noon on Wednesday as preparations were underway to transfer him to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).”
To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
Synonyms: degenerate, go off, nerf, weaken
“He was initially admitted to Noakhali General Hospital, where he spent six days before doctors referred him to Chattogram as his breathing deteriorated.”
The act of preparing or getting ready.
“He died at noon on Wednesday as preparations were underway to transfer him to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).”
To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
Synonyms: live and breathe
“He was initially admitted to Noakhali General Hospital, where he spent six days before doctors referred him to Chattogram as his breathing deteriorated.”
A leper.
“Last Wednesday, his five-month-old son, Abdur Rahman, died of measles at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).”
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.
Sharafat Ali waited ten years to become a father. Last Wednesday, his five-month-old son, Abdur Rahman, died of measles at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
I borrowed money from people to bring my son to hospital.
His only child developed a fever, followed by a rash, cold and cough. He was initially admitted to Noakhali General Hospital, where he spent six days before doctors referred him to Chattogram as his breathing deteriorated.
At CMCH, doctors identified measles symptoms and admitted him to a designated paediatric ward. After three days, his condition worsened. He died at noon on Wednesday as preparations were underway to transfer him to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Sharafat Ali _____ ten years to become a father.
2.At CMCH, doctors identified _____ symptoms and admitted him to a designated paediatric ward.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Last Saturday, his five-month-old son, Abdur Rahman, died of measles at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
4.His only child developed a fever, followed by a rash, cold and cough.
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।