US trade show highlights Bangladesh's $9b medical equipment opportunity
The Business Standard (National) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Healthcare investment and US market expansion take centre stage on second day.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
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The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.
- Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the 30th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 November).
- "Bangladesh already produces over 95% of its own pharmaceuticals, but we still import most of our medical equipment, despite it being a ready-made $8 to $9 billion business.
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 | $8 | “Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.” |
Date | 6 November | “Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the 30th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 November).” |
Figure | 95% | “"Bangladesh already produces over 95% of its own pharmaceuticals, but we still import most of our medical equipment, despite it being a ready-made $8 to $9 billion business.” |
Date | 5 November | “The 30th US Trade Show 2026, which began on 5 November, will conclude tomorrow (7 November) with seminars on reciprocal trade and the ICT and digital economy.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.”
Of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.
“Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.”
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
“Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the 30th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 November).”
Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.
Synonyms: wizard
“Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the 30th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 November).”
Anything made, formed or produced; product.
“Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.”
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 could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than 95% of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.
Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the 30th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 November).
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Questions 1–2: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh could unlock an estimated $8–9 billion business opportunity by investing in domestic medical equipment manufacturing, as the country continues to import most of its medical devices despite producing more than _____ of its pharmaceutical products, a senior government official has said.
2.Dr S M Ziauddin Haider, special assistant to the prime minister on health affairs, made the remarks at a seminar on healthcare innovation and investment on the second day of the _____th US Trade Show 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka today (6 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।