Can old enemies unite for the sake of power
Prothom Alo (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon unite (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026).
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Previously, he made similar comments in Feni on 1 October and Rajshahi on 20 October (Prothom Alo, 1 and 20 October 2026).
- While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat.
- Before 5 August 2024, the aim of BNP, Jamaat, and the student protesters was the fall of the Awami League government.
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 October | “In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon unite (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026).” |
Date | 1 October | “Previously, he made similar comments in Feni on 1 October and Rajshahi on 20 October (Prothom Alo, 1 and 20 October 2026).” |
Date | 3 June 2026 | “I remained underground in the country; I did not go abroad.” (Bangla Tribune, 3 June 2026).” |
Date | 4 August 2024 | “Writer and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad also noted Jamaat as an ally of the Awami League in that election (Prothom Alo, 4 August 2024).” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Having the supreme executive and legislative power resting with a cabinet of ministers chosen from, and responsible to a parliament.
“In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon unite (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026).”
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.
Synonyms: autocracy, dictatorialism
“In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon unite (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026).”
Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.
Synonyms: individuality, selfhood, celebrity, personality
“While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat.”
That which serves to indicate or point out; mark; token; sign; symptom; evidence.
“While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat.”
In an implicit or implied manner.
“While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat.”
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.
In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon unite (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026). Previously, he made similar comments in Feni on 1 October and Rajshahi on 20 October (Prothom Alo, 1 and 20 October 2026).
While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat. (Bangla Tribune, 3 June 2026). Therefore, examining the Prime Minister's concern in the context of history and today's politics is necessary.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.(Bangla Tribune, _____ June 2026).
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.In a meeting of the BNP parliamentary party on 11 October, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the ''dictatorship'' and the ''secret forces'' may soon _____ (Prothom Alo, 11 October 2026).
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.While the term ''dictatorship'' implicitly refers to the Awami League, the exact identity of the ''secret forces'' is unclear, though indications point towards Jamaat.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Elections & politics
Some people think voting should be compulsory for all adults. 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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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।