Panel formed to develop defence industry
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The government has formed a high-powered committee to guide the development of the country’s defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
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The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will head the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.
- Other members include the finance, industries and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.
- In July, responding to a question from Akhter Hossen, a lawmaker from the National Citizen Party, in parliament, the prime minister said the government had taken various initiatives to develop the domestic defence industry, encourage technological innovation and promote research.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
Synonyms: chief, main, primary
“Other members include the finance, industries and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.”
The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.
Synonyms: communication, communion, dealings, interchange
“Other members include the finance, industries and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.”
One who advises
“Other members include the finance, industries and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.”
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Synonyms: first, premature
“Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will head the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.”
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.
The government has formed a high-powered committee to guide the development of the country’s defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will head the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.
Other members include the finance, industries and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The government has formed a high-powered committee to guide the _____ of the country’s defence industry and promote exports of defence equipment.
2.Other members include the finance, _____ and commerce ministers, the adviser to the defence ministry, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the chiefs of the army, navy and air force, the principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division and the defence secretary.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will head the 11-member National Defence Industry Committee, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division earlier this month.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Some people think a country should buy local products instead of imported ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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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