US-Bangla to invest $22m in ground equipment, add 80 EVs at Dhaka airport
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private…
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মূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network.
- The airline has already opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $12 million for the investment, according to a press release issued today (5 November).
- US-Bangla currently operates around 590 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units within the next three to four months to improve operational efficiency, flight punctuality and passenger services.
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 | $22 million | “US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network.” |
Figure | $12 million | “The airline has already opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $12 million for the investment, according to a press release issued today (5 November).” |
Date | December 2027 | “The airline currently operates 25 aircraft and aims to add another 21 Boeing 737-series aircraft by December 2027.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The state of being punctual
Synonyms: promptness, timeliness
“US-Bangla currently operates around 590 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units within the next three to four months to improve operational efficiency, flight punctuality and passenger services.”
To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Synonyms: rejuvenate, renew, renovate, up to date
“US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network.”
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
“US-Bangla currently operates around 590 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units within the next three to four months to improve operational efficiency, flight punctuality and passenger services.”
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.
US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network.
The airline has already opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $12 million for the investment, according to a press release issued today (5 November).
US-Bangla currently operates around 590 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units within the next three to four months to improve operational efficiency, flight punctuality and passenger services.
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Questions 1–2: Choose the correct answer.
1.US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around _____ in modernising its ground service equipment, including the introduction of 80 electric vehicles (EVs) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as the private carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network.
2.US-Bangla currently operates around _____ units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units within the next three to four months to improve operational efficiency, flight punctuality and passenger services.
Question 3: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
3.The airline has already opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $12 million for the _____, according to a press release issued today (5 November).
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Some people think their country should focus on its own problems rather than on events abroad. 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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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।

