EC plans to hold first-phase elections in 1,000 UPs on 21 January
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around 1,000 union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.
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- The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around 1,000 union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.
- He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 29 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.
- The decision to hold the UP elections in five phases was taken at a Commission meeting on 12 October.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
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| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | 21 January | “The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around 1,000 union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.” |
Date | 4 February | “He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 29 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.” |
Date | 27 May | “The terms of around 4,300 union parishads have already expired, and elections to these local government bodies will be completed by 27 May, 2027.” |
Date | 12 October | “The decision to hold the UP elections in five phases was taken at a Commission meeting on 12 October.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
“He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 29 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.”
To open up, unfasten.
Synonyms: bring to light, expose, reveal, impart
“EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the plan while speaking to journalists at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon today.”
A governmental assembly or council in India.
“The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around 1,000 union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.”
To create a time-schedule.
“He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 29 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.”
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IELTS Reading practice
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The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around 1,000 union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.
EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the plan while speaking to journalists at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon today.
He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 29 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Election Commission (EC) plans to hold elections in around _____ union parishads (UPs) in the first phase on 21 January next year, as part of a five-phase election programme.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the _____ while speaking to journalists at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon today.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.He said the second phase is likely to be held on 4 February, while the third, fourth and fifth phases are scheduled for 26 April, 13 May and 27 May, respectively.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Elections & politics
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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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