US-Bangla to invest $22m in ground handling upgrade
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of 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 yesterday.
- US-Bangla currently operates 25 aircraft and plans to add 21 Boeing 737-series aircraft by December 2027.
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 to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of 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 yesterday.” |
Date | December 2027 | “US-Bangla currently operates 25 aircraft and plans to add 21 Boeing 737-series aircraft by December 2027.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The state of being punctual
Synonyms: promptness, timeliness
“US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.”
The act or process of expanding.
“US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.”
To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.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 to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.”
To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
Synonyms: deal, feel, finger, manage
“US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around $22 million to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.”
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift
“The new equipment will include aircraft pushback tractors, baggage belt loaders, baggage tractors, passenger boarding stairs, ground power units, catering trucks and other ramp support equipment.”
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 to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of 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 yesterday.
It currently operates around 590 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units over the next three to four months.
The new equipment will include aircraft pushback tractors, baggage belt loaders, baggage tractors, passenger boarding stairs, ground power units, catering trucks and other ramp support equipment.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.US-Bangla Airlines plans to invest around _____ to modernise its ground handling operations, aiming to improve flight punctuality and passenger services amid an expansion of its fleet and international network.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The airline has already opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $12 million for the _____, according to a press release issued yesterday.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.It currently operates around 295 units of ground service equipment (GSE) and plans to add another 146 units over the next three to four months.
4.The new equipment will include aircraft pushback tractors, baggage belt loaders, baggage tractors, passenger boarding stairs, ground power units, catering trucks and other ramp support equipment.
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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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।