Bangladesh reach semi-finals as Bhutan stay in contention with draw against Sri Lanka
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The equation was not particularly complicated. Bangladesh would qualify for the semi-finals if Sri Lanka beat or drew with Bhutan. Today, that off-field calculation was settled on the pitch as well.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Bangladesh would qualify for the semi-finals if Sri Lanka beat or drew with Bhutan.
- The match between Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium ended in a 2–2 draw, securing Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship for the seventh time.
- Bangladesh are scheduled to face Sri Lanka on 11 November.
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 | 11 November | “Bangladesh are scheduled to face Sri Lanka on 11 November.” |
Figure | 50 per cent | “Even after offering a 50 per cent discount on tickets for both matches, the organisers failed to fill the stands.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act or process of calculating.
Synonyms: sum, computation, evaluation, reckoning
“Today, that off-field calculation was settled on the pitch as well.”
An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular quantity.
“The equation was not particularly complicated.”
To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
Synonyms: embroil, entangle, intricate, mire
“The equation was not particularly complicated.”
To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.
“The match between Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium ended in a 2–2 draw, securing Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship for the seventh time.”
The ordinal form of the number seven.
Synonyms: VII, VIIth
“The match between Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium ended in a 2–2 draw, securing Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship for the seventh time.”
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 equation was not particularly complicated. Bangladesh would qualify for the semi-finals if Sri Lanka beat or drew with Bhutan. Today, that off-field calculation was settled on the pitch as well.
The match between Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium ended in a 2–2 draw, securing Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship for the seventh time.
The result also kept Bhutan’s hopes alive. However, to reach the last four, Bhutan will now have to depend on the outcome of the Bangladesh–Sri Lanka match.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The match between Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium ended in a 2–2 _____, securing Bangladesh a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship for the seventh time.
2.However, to _____ the last four, Bhutan will now have to depend on the outcome of the Bangladesh–Sri Lanka match.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Today, that off-field calculation was settled on the pitch as well.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Sport
Women's sports usually receive less attention and money than men's sports. Why is this, and how could it be changed?
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।