Why farmers plan to grow less come Robi season
The Business Standard (National) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
Experts fear that if similar cuts occur across other major agricultural belts, national supply gaps will widen, forcing heavier reliance on imports.
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- Rising production costs are forcing farmers across Bangladesh to cut back on cultivation for the Robi season, raising fresh concerns over long-term food security and import dependence.
- From the sprawling vegetable fields of Shibganj in Chapainawabganj to the farming heartland of Faridpur, growers say escalating prices for fertiliser, irrigation, fuel, and labour are making agriculture increasingly unprofitable.
- "Last season I spent up to Tk15,000 per bigha on cauliflower.
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 | Tk15,000 | “"Last season I spent up to Tk15,000 per bigha on cauliflower.” |
Figure | Tk20,000 | “This time it could reach Tk20,000," said Shakil, a grower in Shibganj.” |
Figure | 50% | “Land preparation costs have surged by more than 50%, while daily labour wages have jumped from Tk500 to Tk700.” |
Figure | Tk800 | “Meanwhile, daily farm wages are projected to surge to Tk800-900.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Not making a profit
Synonyms: improfitable
“From the sprawling vegetable fields of Shibganj in Chapainawabganj to the farming heartland of Faridpur, growers say escalating prices for fertiliser, irrigation, fuel, and labour are making agriculture increasingly unprofitable.”
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock
“From the sprawling vegetable fields of Shibganj in Chapainawabganj to the farming heartland of Faridpur, growers say escalating prices for fertiliser, irrigation, fuel, and labour are making agriculture increasingly unprofitable.”
The art or act of cultivating; improvement of land for or by agriculture
Synonyms: culture, education, refinement, tillage
“Rising production costs are forcing farmers across Bangladesh to cut back on cultivation for the Robi season, raising fresh concerns over long-term food security and import dependence.”
The act of preparing or getting ready.
“Land preparation costs have surged by more than 50%, while daily labour wages have jumped from Tk500 to Tk700.”
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
“Rising production costs are forcing farmers across Bangladesh to cut back on cultivation for the Robi season, raising fresh concerns over long-term food security and import dependence.”
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.
Rising production costs are forcing farmers across Bangladesh to cut back on cultivation for the Robi season, raising fresh concerns over long-term food security and import dependence.
From the sprawling vegetable fields of Shibganj in Chapainawabganj to the farming heartland of Faridpur, growers say escalating prices for fertiliser, irrigation, fuel, and labour are making agriculture increasingly unprofitable.
Land preparation costs have surged by more than 50%, while daily labour wages have jumped from Tk500 to Tk700. With household living expenses also mounting, farmers say it has become near-impossible to sustain a family through cultivation.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Land preparation costs have surged by more than 50%, while daily labour wages have jumped from _____ to Tk700.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Rising production costs are forcing _____ across Bangladesh to cut back on cultivation for the Robi season, raising fresh concerns over long-term food security and import dependence.
3.From the sprawling vegetable fields of Shibganj in Chapainawabganj to the farming heartland of Faridpur, _____ say escalating prices for fertiliser, irrigation, fuel, and labour are making agriculture increasingly unprofitable.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.With household living expenses also mounting, farmers say it has become near-impossible to sustain a family through cultivation.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Farming & food
Should the government spend more to protect farmland from floods and waterlogging? Give your opinion.
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।