Workers' side seeks Tk 32,000 minimum wage in RMG sector
Prothom Alo (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 32,000 for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry. It has also proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 32,000 for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry.
- It has also proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.
- However, considering the industry's capacity and the overall situation, they had proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 32,000 for Grade 4 workers.The employers’ side was scheduled to submit its written proposal at the meeting but failed to do so.
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 | Tk 32,000 | “The workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 32,000 for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry.” |
Figure | Tk 30,000 | “It has also proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.” |
Figure | Tk 45,000 | “He said a worker needed Tk 45,000 to Tk 60,000 a month to maintain a decent standard of living for a family of four, taking into account nutritional needs, calorie requirements, housing, healthcare and education costs.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
“It has also proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.”
To open up, unfasten.
Synonyms: bring to light, expose, reveal, impart
“The details were disclosed at a joint briefing with journalists after the three-hour meeting.”
Pre-existing or made previously and suitable for use without (further) preparation or modification; comparable with regard to the amount of preparation required.
Synonyms: off-the-peg
“The workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 32,000 for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry.”
To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
“The details were disclosed at a joint briefing with journalists after the three-hour meeting.”
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance
Synonyms: overture, proffer, tender
“The proposal was made at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board, held on Monday at the board’s office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.”
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 workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 32,000 for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry. It has also proposed setting the minimum wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.
The proposal was made at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board, held on Monday at the board’s office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. The details were disclosed at a joint briefing with journalists after the three-hour meeting.
The meeting was chaired by Minimum Wage Board Chairman Syed Azad Subhani.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The workers’ side has proposed a minimum monthly wage of _____ for workers in the readymade garment (RMG) industry.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.It has also proposed setting the _____ wage at Tk 30,000 for new or apprentice workers.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The proposal was made at the second meeting of the Minimum Wage Board, held on Wednesday at the board’s office in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
4.The details were disclosed at a joint briefing with journalists after the three-hour meeting.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
Some people believe governments should set a minimum wage for all workers. Others think wages should be decided by employers. Discuss both views and 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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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।