Bangladesh advance to SAFF semis after Bhutan-Sri Lanka draw
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Bangladesh have secured a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2026 after Bhutan and Sri Lanka played out a 2-2 draw in their Group A encounter at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday
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- The men in red and green defeated Bhutan 1-0 in their opening and only group match to secure three points, enough to book their place in the last four following the draw.
- Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their concluding group-stage fixture on Wednesday, with the winner set to advance to the semi-finals as Group A champions.
- Bhutan could still progress to the semi-finals if Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by at least two goals on Wednesday.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To end; to come to an end.
“Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their concluding group-stage fixture on Wednesday, with the winner set to advance to the semi-finals as Group A champions.”
To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.
“The men in red and green defeated Bhutan 1-0 in their opening and only group match to secure three points, enough to book their place in the last four following the draw.”
An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
Synonyms: paladin
“Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their concluding group-stage fixture on Wednesday, with the winner set to advance to the semi-finals as Group A champions.”
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.
Bangladesh have secured a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2026 after Bhutan and Sri Lanka played out a 2-2 draw in their Group A encounter at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
The men in red and green defeated Bhutan 1-0 in their opening and only group match to secure three points, enough to book their place in the last four following the draw.
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their concluding group-stage fixture on Wednesday, with the winner set to advance to the semi-finals as Group A champions.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Bangladesh have secured a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2026 after Bhutan and Sri Lanka played out a 2-2 _____ in their Group A encounter at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their concluding group-stage fixture on Friday, with the winner set to advance to the semi-finals as Group A champions.
3.The men in red and green defeated Bhutan 1-0 in their opening and only group match to secure three points, enough to book their place in the last four following the draw.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Football
Some people say playing football helps young people stay healthy and learn teamwork. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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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