Put national interests above differences
The Daily Star (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad yesterday urged lawmakers to uphold parliamentary norms, show mutual respect and prioritise national interests to meet public expectations, stressing that differences of opinion should be resolved through dialogue.
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- “The beauty of parliamentary democracy lies in the coexistence of differing views and differing paths,” he said in his opening address as the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament began yesterday afternoon.
- The Speaker said lawmakers must play a responsible role in upholding the dignity of the parliament -- the highest institutional expression of the people’s sovereignty, democratic aspirations and public opinion.
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3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A parliamentary train.
“Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad yesterday urged lawmakers to uphold parliamentary norms, show mutual respect and prioritise national interests to meet public expectations, stressing that differences of opinion should be resolved through dialogue.”
(followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
“The Speaker said lawmakers must play a responsible role in upholding the dignity of the parliament -- the highest institutional expression of the people’s sovereignty, democratic aspirations and public opinion.”
(of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
Synonyms: autarchy, independence, nationality, nationhood
“The Speaker said lawmakers must play a responsible role in upholding the dignity of the parliament -- the highest institutional expression of the people’s sovereignty, democratic aspirations and public opinion.”
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Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad yesterday urged lawmakers to uphold parliamentary norms, show mutual respect and prioritise national interests to meet public expectations, stressing that differences of opinion should be resolved through dialogue.
“The beauty of parliamentary democracy lies in the coexistence of differing views and differing paths,” he said in his opening address as the fourth session of the 13th National Parliament began yesterday afternoon.
The Speaker said lawmakers must play a responsible role in upholding the dignity of the parliament -- the highest institutional expression of the people’s sovereignty, democratic aspirations and public opinion.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.“The beauty of parliamentary democracy lies in the coexistence of differing views and differing paths,” he said in his opening address as the fourth session of the _____th National Parliament began yesterday afternoon.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad yesterday urged lawmakers to uphold parliamentary norms, show mutual respect and prioritise national interests to meet public expectations, stressing that _____ of opinion should be resolved through dialogue.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The Speaker said lawmakers must play a responsible role in upholding the dignity of the parliament -- the highest institutional expression of the people’s sovereignty, democratic aspirations and public opinion.
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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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