Shama: Women’s inclusion key to a trillion-dollar economy
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Bangladesh cannot achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy without bringing women into the mainstream of economic activities, State Minister-2 for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.
- She made the remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the three-day National SME Women Entrepreneurs Summit and Product Fair 2026 at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, on Saturday.
- Shama, who described herself as a small entrepreneur, said every woman entrepreneur had a story of struggle and success that deserved to be shared with the country's 170 million people to inspire the next generation of girls to become self-reliant.
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 | 170 million people | “Shama, who described herself as a small entrepreneur, said every woman entrepreneur had a story of struggle and success that deserved to be shared with the country's 170 million people to inspire the next generation of girls to become self-reliant.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An impossibility
“Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.”
Including (almost) everything within its scope.
“Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.”
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.”
The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air
“Bangladesh cannot achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy without bringing women into the mainstream of economic activities, State Minister-2 for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said.”
To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
Synonyms: emphasise, emphasize, underline
“Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.”
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.
Bangladesh cannot achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy without bringing women into the mainstream of economic activities, State Minister-2 for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said.
Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for inclusive growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.
She made the remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the three-day National SME Women Entrepreneurs Summit and Product Fair 2026 at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, on Saturday.
A part of a report by Dhaka Tribune (English).Read the full story
Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Bangladesh cannot achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy without bringing women into the mainstream of _____ activities, State Minister-2 for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said.
2.Women make up more than half of the country's population, and overall development is impossible if they are left behind, she said, stressing the need for _____ growth that ensures equal opportunities for women across all regions.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Women & equality
What can be done to give women equal opportunities at work and in public life?
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.
Log in to submit your writing and get feedback.
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।