State Minister Kobir stresses democracy, press freedom in meeting with OHCHR chief
The Business Standard (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The state minister called upon the OHCHR Mission to ensure that its programmes and activities remain aligned with the Government’s priorities.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (8 November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.
- Welcoming Lauber and congratulating her on assuming office, the State Minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's resolve to engage constructively with OHCHR. He also underscored the importance of building strong institutions through legal and institutional reforms.
- Lauber is assuming office as the first Chief of the OHCHR Mission in Bangladesh, established pursuant to a three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Bangladesh and OHCHR in July 2025.
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 | 8 November | “State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (8 November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.” |
Date | July 2025 | “Lauber is assuming office as the first Chief of the OHCHR Mission in Bangladesh, established pursuant to a three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Bangladesh and OHCHR in July 2025.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
“State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (8 November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.”
(chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
“He made the remarks when newly appointed Chief of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Mission in Bangladesh Sabine Magdalena Lauber presented her credentials to him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part
“State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (8 November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.”
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (8 November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.
He made the remarks when newly appointed Chief of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Mission in Bangladesh Sabine Magdalena Lauber presented her credentials to him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Welcoming Lauber and congratulating her on assuming office, the State Minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's resolve to engage constructively with OHCHR.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (_____ November) highlighted the government's priorities of strengthening democracy, promoting good governance and and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.He made the remarks when newly appointed Chief of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Mission in Bangladesh Sabine Magdalena Lauber _____ her credentials to him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Welcoming Lauber and congratulating her on assuming office, the State Minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's resolve to engage constructively with OHCHR.
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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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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।