Lost in translation? Japan minister blames X for diplomatic near-miss
Prothom Alo (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa assured reporters that he knew the identity of the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh after a post with photos of the two included the name of an ousted Bangladeshi premier in its translated version.
- It is possible that...the Bangladeshi public might be left with the impression that, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry does not even know who our (Bangladeshi) prime minister is,” Akazawa told journalists.
- His original Japanese-language post on X on 28 October, accompanied by photos, stated that he met with visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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 | 28 October | “His original Japanese-language post on X on 28 October, accompanied by photos, stated that he met with visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of translating, in its various senses:
“A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.”
A name or persona—a mask or appearance one presents to the world—by which one is known.
Synonyms: individuality, selfhood, celebrity, personality
“Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa assured reporters that he knew the identity of the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh after a post with photos of the two included the name of an ousted Bangladeshi premier in its translated version.”
To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.
“His original Japanese-language post on X on 28 October, accompanied by photos, stated that he met with visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.”
A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.
“A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.”
To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.
“A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.”
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.
A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa assured reporters that he knew the identity of the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh after a post with photos of the two included the name of an ousted Bangladeshi premier in its translated version.
His original Japanese-language post on X on 28 October, accompanied by photos, stated that he met with visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.His original Japanese-language post on X on _____ October, accompanied by photos, stated that he met with visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk’s X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic _____ feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.
3.Trade _____ Ryosei Akazawa assured reporters that he knew the identity of the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh after a post with photos of the two included the name of an ousted Bangladeshi premier in its translated version.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Diplomacy
How important is it for a country to have good relations with its neighbours? Give your opinion.
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।