Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
BBC World News (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
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BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Au was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state" Macau has sentenced an ex-lawmaker and pro-democracy campaigner to 12 years and six months' jail in the city's first national security case.
- Au was arrested in July 2025 and later charged with three counts of subverting the state's power, three counts of endangering national security by establishing contact with foreign organisations, and one count of breach of confidentiality.
- For 20 years, he served as one of only a handful of pro-democracy lawmakers in the legislature, largely made up of pro-Beijing loyalists.
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 | 12 years | “Au was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state" Macau has sentenced an ex-lawmaker and pro-democracy campaigner to 12 years and six months' jail in the city's first national security case.” |
Figure | 400 years | “Macau was handed back to China in 1999, ending over 400 years of Portuguese administration.” |
Date | July 2025 | “Au was arrested in July 2025 and later charged with three counts of subverting the state's power, three counts of endangering national security by establishing contact with foreign organisations, and one count of breach of confidentiality.” |
Date | September 2001 | “Au, who was formerly a primary school teacher, was elected to the Legislative Assembly in September 2001.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of persecuting.
“His wife Virginia Cheang condemned the ruling, calling the case a "groundless persecution designed to humiliate Au".”
The act of subverting or the condition of being subverted.
“Following a closed-door trial, Au Kam San, 69, was convicted on Friday of "subversion against the political power of the state", among other offences.”
To injure the dignity and self-respect of.
Synonyms: debase, demean, disgrace, humble
“His wife Virginia Cheang condemned the ruling, calling the case a "groundless persecution designed to humiliate Au".”
The act of seceding.
“Its national security law came into effect in 2009, criminalising acts of treason, secession, and subversion against the Chinese Communist Party.”
To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
“Its national security law came into effect in 2009, criminalising acts of treason, secession, and subversion against the Chinese Communist Party.”
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.
Macau has sentenced an ex-lawmaker and pro-democracy campaigner to 12 years and six months' jail in the city's first national security case.
Following a closed-door trial, Au Kam San, 69, was convicted on Friday of "subversion against the political power of the state", among other offences.
His wife Virginia Cheang condemned the ruling, calling the case a "groundless persecution designed to humiliate Au".
Macau was handed back to China in 1999, ending over 400 years of Portuguese administration. Its national security law came into effect in 2009, criminalising acts of treason, secession, and subversion against the Chinese Communist Party.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Macau has sentenced an ex-lawmaker and pro-democracy campaigner to _____ years and six months' jail in the city's first national security case.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.His wife Virginia Cheang condemned the ruling, calling the _____ a "groundless persecution designed to humiliate Au".
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Following a closed-door trial, Au Kam San, 138 was convicted on Friday of "subversion against the political power of the state", among other offences.
4.Its national security law came into effect in 2009, criminalising acts of treason, secession, and subversion against the Chinese Communist Party.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Prisons
Prisoners should have the same right to healthcare as everyone else. 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।