Yarn import row: PM asks committee to propose solution by 20 Nov
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Yarn is a major raw material for the garment industry, particularly knitwear exporters, who largely rely on imports under duty-free bond facilities.
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- Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.
- The directive came from a meeting held between exporters, mill owners and the premier at the Secretariat yesterday (9 Nov).
- Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, executive president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, said the import cost, including clearance at Chattogram port, was $3.32 per kg from China and $3.30 from India, while the same yarn purchased from local spinning mills cost $3.85 per kg.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Date | 20 November | “Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.” |
Figure | 10% | “At yesterday's meeting, garment exporters alleged that spinning mills raised yarn prices by nearly 7-10% following the restrictions.” |
Figure | $0.24 | “A senior Bangladesh Textile Mills Association official, requesting anonymity, told this newspaper that international cotton prices had increased by $0.24 per kg over the past few months.” |
Figure | $3.32 | “Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, executive president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, said the import cost, including clearance at Chattogram port, was $3.32 per kg from China and $3.30 from India, while the same yarn purchased from local spinning mills cost $3.85 per kg.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
10টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
That directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
“The directive came from a meeting held between exporters, mill owners and the premier at the Secretariat yesterday (9 Nov).”
That directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
“The directive came from a meeting held between exporters, mill owners and the premier at the Secretariat yesterday (9 Nov).”
A commendation or endorsement.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
A commendation or endorsement.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
Synonyms: actual argument, passed parameter
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
Synonyms: actual argument, passed parameter
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.
“Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.”
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.
Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by 20 November.
The directive came from a meeting held between exporters, mill owners and the premier at the Secretariat yesterday (9 Nov).
A decision will be taken later based on the report, sources present at the meeting said.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Garment exporters and local textile mill owners have presented opposing arguments to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over restrictions on yarn imports under bond facilities, prompting him to direct a committee led by the commerce minister to submit recommendations for resolving the dispute by _____ November.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.The directive came from a meeting held between exporters, mill owners and the premier at the Secretariat yesterday (8 Nov).
3.A decision will be taken later based on the report, sources present at the meeting said.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Should a country depend mainly on one industry, such as garments, for its exports? What are the risks?
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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