India-born Democratic socialist Nithya Raman elected Los Angeles mayor in upset over Bass
Prothom Alo (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Bass conceded on Thursday to one of the latest among a new wave of fast-rising democratic socialists and progressives who have dethroned centrist politicians in recent elections across the country.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles mayor.
- Raman, a city council member, advocate for the homeless and onetime ally of Bass, stunned the political establishment in the second-largest US city when she challenged the mayor.
- About 44,000 people were counted as homeless in 2025 in the city of Los Angeles, including about 27,000 living unsheltered on streets, in vehicles or in encampments, according to the latest annual tally from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 44,000 people | “About 44,000 people were counted as homeless in 2025 in the city of Los Angeles, including about 27,000 living unsheltered on streets, in vehicles or in encampments, according to the latest annual tally from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.” |
Figure | 12 people | “Bass' standing was undermined by criticism of the city's response to one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history, the January 2025 Palisades fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures.” |
Figure | 19 people | “The simultaneous Eaton fire, which tore through the community of Altadena and nearby neighborhoods east of Los Angeles, killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes, businesses and other structures.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Synonyms: foundation
“Raman, a city council member, advocate for the homeless and onetime ally of Bass, stunned the political establishment in the second-largest US city when she challenged the mayor.”
One who practices or advocates socialism.
“Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles mayor.”
The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.
“Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles mayor.”
Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
“Raman, a city council member, advocate for the homeless and onetime ally of Bass, stunned the political establishment in the second-largest US city when she challenged the mayor.”
A person who advocates centrism.
“Bass conceded on Thursday to one of the latest among a new wave of fast-rising democratic socialists and progressives who have dethroned centrist politicians in recent elections across the country.”
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.
Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles mayor.
Bass conceded on Thursday to one of the latest among a new wave of fast-rising democratic socialists and progressives who have dethroned centrist politicians in recent elections across the country.
Raman, a city council member, advocate for the homeless and onetime ally of Bass, stunned the political establishment in the second-largest US city when she challenged the mayor. She is the first Los Angeles mayoral candidate to defeat an incumbent since 2005. The India-born urban planner first won a seat on the Los Angeles City Council in 2020.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.She is the first Los Angeles mayoral candidate to defeat an incumbent since _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Democratic socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a closely fought race for Los Angeles _____.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Bass conceded on Sunday to one of the latest among a new wave of fast-rising democratic socialists and progressives who have dethroned centrist politicians in recent elections across the country.
4.Raman, a city council member, advocate for the homeless and onetime ally of Bass, stunned the political establishment in the second-largest US city when she challenged the mayor.
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।