A historic first: Abdul El-Sayed’s senate victory against all the big guns
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
The American people have once again demonstrated that, in a democracy, the ultimate source of political power rests with voters -- not billionaires, wealthy interest groups or even the president of the United States.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The projected victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate election on November 3, 2026 is a remarkable demonstration of this principle.
- Trump also attempted to associate El-Sayed with the imposition of Sharia law, invoked the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and suggested that Jewish and Black voters would be foolish to support him.
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), through its affiliated political action committee, the United Democracy Project, spent close to $30 million supporting his primary opponent, Representative Haley Stevens, and opposing El-Sayed.
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 | November 3, 2026 | “The projected victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate election on November 3, 2026 is a remarkable demonstration of this principle.” |
Date | September 11, 2001 | “Trump also attempted to associate El-Sayed with the imposition of Sharia law, invoked the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and suggested that Jewish and Black voters would be foolish to support him.” |
Figure | $30 million | “The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), through its affiliated political action committee, the United Democracy Project, spent close to $30 million supporting his primary opponent, Representative Haley Stevens, and opposing El-Sayed.” |
Figure | $4 billion | “On November 3, Trump said that the United States would end its approximately $4 billion in annual aid to Israel after 2026, while continuing arms sales and other forms of assistance if required.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.
Synonyms: abnormal, gigantic, huge, humongous
“Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.”
Final; last in a series.
Synonyms: utmost, uttermost
“The American people have once again demonstrated that, in a democracy, the ultimate source of political power rests with voters -- not billionaires, wealthy interest groups or even the president of the United States.”
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
“Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.”
A skill possessed by all characters of a certain race.
“Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.”
An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.
“Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.”
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 American people have once again demonstrated that, in a democracy, the ultimate source of political power rests with voters -- not billionaires, wealthy interest groups or even the president of the United States.
The projected victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate election on November 3, 2026 is a remarkable demonstration of this principle. Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest. This makes him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The projected victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate election on November 3, _____ is a remarkable demonstration of this principle.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The American people have once _____ demonstrated that, in a democracy, the ultimate source of political power rests with voters -- not billionaires, wealthy interest groups or even the president of the United States.
3.This makes him the _____ Muslim elected to the US Senate.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.Despite sustained personal attacks, religious and racial prejudice, enormous financial pressure, and political maneuvering, El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Why do elections in powerful countries such as the United States matter to people in other countries?
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।