Successive regimes used the constitution to retain power
The Daily Star (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
While Bangladesh’s constitution was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.
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The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- They said successive governments had used constitutional provisions and amendments to consolidate power rather than strengthen democratic accountability.
- The speakers called for reforms reflecting people’s aspirations without departing from the ideals of the Liberation War.
- Firoz Ahmed, a former member of the Constitution Reform Commission, said the 1972 constitution was far ahead of its time in recognising rights, having emerged from the struggle against Pakistan’s authoritarian state structure.
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 | November 7, 1975 | “He linked the events of November 7, 1975, to that process.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.
“While Bangladesh’s constitution was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.”
Coming one after the other in a series.
Synonyms: consecutive
“They said successive governments had used constitutional provisions and amendments to consolidate power rather than strengthen democratic accountability.”
One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
“While Bangladesh’s constitution was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.”
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“While Bangladesh’s constitution was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.”
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
“The speakers called for reforms reflecting people’s aspirations without departing from the ideals of the Liberation War.”
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.
While Bangladesh’s constitution was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.
They said successive governments had used constitutional provisions and amendments to consolidate power rather than strengthen democratic accountability.
The speakers called for reforms reflecting people’s aspirations without departing from the ideals of the Liberation War.
They were speaking at the 36th edition of The Daily Star’s Itihas Adda, titled “Constitutional History of Bangladesh”, at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.They were speaking at the _____th edition of The Daily Star’s Itihas Adda, titled “Constitutional History of Bangladesh”, at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.While Bangladesh’s _____ was progressive in recognising people’s rights, its highly centralised power structure created opportunities for authoritarian rule, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The speakers called for reforms reflecting people’s aspirations without departing from the ideals of the Liberation War.
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Do international organisations such as the United Nations do enough to prevent wars? 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।