We need more public-private partnership
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
A healthcare system under unrealistic pressure like ours needs practical ways to improve the quality and reach of public hospitals, and this initiative, if implemented carefully, could address some of the gaps that have…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Under the proposed pilot, private partners will provide services at five tertiary-level hospitals, with fees still to be finalized before the program begins.
- The intention to expand the model to other cities is also encouraging.
- However, this partnership must strengthen public healthcare, not make essential treatment a privilege.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A beginning; a first move.
Synonyms: direct initiative
“A healthcare system under unrealistic pressure like ours needs practical ways to improve the quality and reach of public hospitals, and this initiative, if implemented carefully, could address some of the gaps that have long undermined public healthcare.”
Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.
“Private expertise and investment could improve facilities, strengthen management, and give patients access to treatment that might otherwise be out of reach.”
The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
“The intention to expand the model to other cities is also encouraging.”
Other than supposed; different.
“Private expertise and investment could improve facilities, strengthen management, and give patients access to treatment that might otherwise be out of reach.”
A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
“A healthcare system under unrealistic pressure like ours needs practical ways to improve the quality and reach of public hospitals, and this initiative, if implemented carefully, could address some of the gaps that have long undermined public healthcare.”
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.
A healthcare system under unrealistic pressure like ours needs practical ways to improve the quality and reach of public hospitals, and this initiative, if implemented carefully, could address some of the gaps that have long undermined public healthcare.
Under the proposed pilot, private partners will provide services at five tertiary-level hospitals, with fees still to be finalized before the program begins.
The intention to expand the model to other cities is also encouraging. Public hospitals face shortages of equipment, specialized services, and trained personnel. Private expertise and investment could improve facilities, strengthen management, and give patients access to treatment that might otherwise be out of reach.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Under the proposed pilot, _____ partners will provide services at five tertiary-level hospitals, with fees still to be finalized before the program begins.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Private expertise and investment could improve facilities, strengthen management, and give patients access to treatment that might otherwise be out of reach.
3.The intention to expand the model to other cities is also encouraging.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Many patients travel abroad for treatment. Why is this, and how can local hospitals win their trust?
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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