Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win
Prothom Alo (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics. He won anyway.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist.
- David Kolar, a 32-year-old music teacher, said the focus on El-Sayed's faith recalled the backlash Muslims faced after the 11 September 2001 attacks, a period he believed the country had left behind.
- Foremost among them was President Donald Trump, who labeled El-Sayed a terrorist and compared him to the 11 September hijackers.
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 September 2001 | “David Kolar, a 32-year-old music teacher, said the focus on El-Sayed's faith recalled the backlash Muslims faced after the 11 September 2001 attacks, a period he believed the country had left behind.” |
Date | 11 September | “Foremost among them was President Donald Trump, who labeled El-Sayed a terrorist and compared him to the 11 September hijackers.” |
Date | September 11 | “Unlike after September 11 or during Trump's first-term Muslim ban, she said, there was little pushback from Republican party elites.” |
Figure | 30 people | “Five of roughly 30 people Reuters interviewed in the Detroit area said El-Sayed's Muslim faith or perceived links to extremism strongly influenced their vote for Rogers.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
“El-Sayed cast his victory in Tuesday's midterm elections as a rebuke to such rhetoric, accusing his Republican opponent Mike Rogers of running what he called a historically ugly, hate-based campaign.”
One who participates in a jihad; a mujahid.
Synonyms: jihadi, mujahid, takfiri
“The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist.”
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
Synonyms: adversary, antagonist
“His Republican opponent questioned his loyalty to America.”
Done several times or in repetition.
Synonyms: again and again
“The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist.”
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
Synonyms: wordcraft
“El-Sayed cast his victory in Tuesday's midterm elections as a rebuke to such rhetoric, accusing his Republican opponent Mike Rogers of running what he called a historically ugly, hate-based campaign.”
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.
The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist. His Republican opponent questioned his loyalty to America. Campaign mailers suggested he had ties to terrorists and warned that, if elected, he would bring sharia law to Michigan.
Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US politics.
El-Sayed cast his victory in Tuesday's midterm elections as a rebuke to such rhetoric, accusing his Republican opponent Mike Rogers of running what he called a historically ugly, hate-based campaign.
A part of a report by Prothom Alo (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Before Abdul El-Sayed could make history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, he endured what critics called one of the most overtly Islamophobic campaigns in modern US _____.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.El-Sayed cast his victory in Friday's midterm elections as a rebuke to such rhetoric, accusing his Republican opponent Mike Rogers of running what he called a historically ugly, hate-based campaign.
3.His Republican opponent questioned his loyalty to America.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Some people think their country should focus on its own problems rather than on events abroad. 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।