Some Savar, Ashulia RMG factories see workers' abstain from work, several declare holiday
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garm...
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- Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.
- Workers reported to their factories in the morning but refused to work, opting instead to observe work stoppages.
- Meanwhile, authorities at several factories in Jamgora, Nishchintapur and Narsinghpur along the Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Ashulia declared general holidays as workers refused to work and amid security concerns.
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 | 5 November | “Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
(19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.
“Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.”
To make clear, explain, interpret.
Synonyms: disclose, make known
“Meanwhile, authorities at several factories in Jamgora, Nishchintapur and Narsinghpur along the Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Ashulia declared general holidays as workers refused to work and amid security concerns.”
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Synonyms: celebrate
“Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.”
To be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue.
“Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.”
To decline (a request or demand).
Synonyms: decline, nill, reject, say no to
“Workers reported to their factories in the morning but refused to work, opting instead to observe work stoppages.”
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.
Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (5 November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.
Workers reported to their factories in the morning but refused to work, opting instead to observe work stoppages.
Meanwhile, authorities at several factories in Jamgora, Nishchintapur and Narsinghpur along the Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Ashulia declared general holidays as workers refused to work and amid security concerns.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Several factories in the Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka observed work stoppages today (_____ November) amid ongoing worker unrest over demands for an increase in the garment sector's minimum wage.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Workers reported to their _____ in the morning but refused to work, opting instead to observe work stoppages.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Meanwhile, authorities at several factories in Jamgora, Nishchintapur and Narsinghpur along the Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Ashulia declared general holidays as workers refused to work and amid security concerns.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
When workers protest for higher pay, factories close and the economy suffers. How should such disputes be settled?
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।