Universities brace for enrolment slump
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The country's higher education institutions may soon face a growing student shortage, particularly among private universities, as the number of seats available is more than double the number of students who passed this…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students.
- Some public universities could also struggle to fill their seats, educationists and sector insiders believe.
- A UGC report published in 2024, based on 2022 data, found that 38.2% of seats in private universities remained vacant.
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 | 38.2% | “A UGC report published in 2024, based on 2022 data, found that 38.2% of seats in private universities remained vacant.” |
Figure | 60.8% | “Between 2018 and 2021, an average of 60.8% of their seats went unfilled.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
“The country's higher education institutions may soon face a growing student shortage, particularly among private universities, as the number of seats available is more than double the number of students who passed this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.”
(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
“Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students.”
To pull toward without touching.
Synonyms: allure
“Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students.”
A person who has special knowledge about the inner workings of a group, organization, or institution.
“Some public universities could also struggle to fill their seats, educationists and sector insiders believe.”
To get upon; to ascend; to climb.
Synonyms: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with
“Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students.”
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 country's higher education institutions may soon face a growing student shortage, particularly among private universities, as the number of seats available is more than double the number of students who passed this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students. Some public universities could also struggle to fill their seats, educationists and sector insiders believe.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The country's higher education institutions may soon face a growing student shortage, particularly among private _____, as the number of seats available is more than double the number of students who passed this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Although there is no overall shortage of seats in higher education, smaller, mid-tier and less-established private universities, especially those outside Dhaka, may face mounting difficulties in attracting students.
3.Some public universities could also struggle to fill their seats, educationists and sector insiders believe.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Study abroad & universities
More students are choosing to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages for them and for their country?
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।