We are running out of time
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
The World Bank’s latest stark warning regarding our country’s rapidly fading demographic dividend should not be taken lightly, and must be treated with the seriousness it warrants.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- For two decades, state planners have casually boasted about our youthful population as if economic prosperity were an automatic guarantee.
- With our country set to transition into an "ageing" society next year and an "aged" nation by 2051, Bangladesh is running out of time.
- Another notable failure is our inability to empower women, with female labour force participation languishing at a dismal 38% and effectively locking out half the nation's potential productivity.
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 | 84% | “Over 84% of our workforce remains trapped in informal employment, where low wages, non-existent social protections, and minimal productivity reign.” |
Figure | 38% | “Another notable failure is our inability to empower women, with female labour force participation languishing at a dismal 38% and effectively locking out half the nation's potential productivity.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Of, or relating to existence.
“Failing to transform our young population into a highly skilled, productively employed workforce before the dependency ratio flips is an existential policy failure.”
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“Yet, as new data confirms, the window of demographic opportunity is closing at an alarming pace.”
The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune
Synonyms: affluence, richdom, weal, welfare
“For two decades, state planners have casually boasted about our youthful population as if economic prosperity were an automatic guarantee.”
To make a transition.
“With our country set to transition into an "ageing" society next year and an "aged" nation by 2051, Bangladesh is running out of time.”
In a productive manner.
“Failing to transform our young population into a highly skilled, productively employed workforce before the dependency ratio flips is an existential policy failure.”
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 World Bank’s latest stark warning regarding our country’s rapidly fading demographic dividend should not be taken lightly, and must be treated with the seriousness it warrants.
For two decades, state planners have casually boasted about our youthful population as if economic prosperity were an automatic guarantee. Yet, as new data confirms, the window of demographic opportunity is closing at an alarming pace.
With our country set to transition into an "ageing" society next year and an "aged" nation by 2051, Bangladesh is running out of time. Failing to transform our young population into a highly skilled, productively employed workforce before the dependency ratio flips is an existential policy failure.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.With our country set to transition into an "ageing" society next year and an "aged" nation by _____ Bangladesh is running out of time.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Failing to transform our young population into a highly skilled, productively employed workforce before the dependency ratio flips is an existential policy failure.
3.The World Bank’s latest stark warning regarding our country’s rapidly fading demographic dividend should not be taken lightly, and must be treated with the seriousness it warrants.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Women & equality
What can be done to give women equal opportunities at work and in public life?
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।