Of clay, fire and hope
The Daily Star (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Ahead of Deepaboli, or Diwali, the festival of lights to be observed today, more than 3,000 potter families across five districts of Rangpur division have been busy making earthen lamps, locally known as “diya”, hoping to boost their incomes.
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- Each family has been producing 20,000-80,000 lamps, with some making even more.
- At local markets, a set of 100 lamps sells for Tk 100-300, depending on quality.
- According to the Rangpur Puja Udjapan Parishad, around 2.50 lakh Hindu families across the five districts buy 300-800 lamps each to illuminate homes, temples, cremation grounds and businesses.
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 | Tk 100 | “At local markets, a set of 100 lamps sells for Tk 100-300, depending on quality.” |
Figure | Tk 20 | ““Producing 100 lamps now costs between Tk 20-50.” |
Figure | 2.50 lakh | “According to the Rangpur Puja Udjapan Parishad, around 2.50 lakh Hindu families across the five districts buy 300-800 lamps each to illuminate homes, temples, cremation grounds and businesses.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“For the potters, the festival offers a rare opportunity to earn more as demand for traditional earthenware rises.”
The act or process of dividing anything.
Synonyms: lith, split
“Ahead of Deepaboli, or Diwali, the festival of lights to be observed today, more than 3,000 potter families across five districts of Rangpur division have been busy making earthen lamps, locally known as “diya”, hoping to boost their incomes.”
An opaque, semi-porous ceramic made from clay and other compounds.
“For the potters, the festival offers a rare opportunity to earn more as demand for traditional earthenware rises.”
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.
“However, higher prices of clay, firewood and other materials have pushed up production costs this year.”
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Synonyms: celebrate
“Ahead of Deepaboli, or Diwali, the festival of lights to be observed today, more than 3,000 potter families across five districts of Rangpur division have been busy making earthen lamps, locally known as “diya”, hoping to boost their incomes.”
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.
Ahead of Deepaboli, or Diwali, the festival of lights to be observed today, more than 3,000 potter families across five districts of Rangpur division have been busy making earthen lamps, locally known as “diya”, hoping to boost their incomes.
Each family has been producing 20,000-80,000 lamps, with some making even more.
For the potters, the festival offers a rare opportunity to earn more as demand for traditional earthenware rises. However, higher prices of clay, firewood and other materials have pushed up production costs this year.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Ahead of Deepaboli, or Diwali, the festival of lights to be observed today, more than _____ potter families across five districts of Rangpur division have been busy making earthen lamps, locally known as “diya”, hoping to boost their incomes.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.However, higher prices of clay, _____ and other materials have pushed up production costs this year.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Each family has been producing 20,000-80,000 lamps, with some making even more.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Festivals
Festivals bring people together, but they also cause traffic, noise and waste. Do the benefits of large festivals outweigh the problems?
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।