https://www.observerbd.com https://www.observerbd.com/images/logo.png https://www.observerbd.com RSS feed from https://www.observerbd.com en https://www.observerbd.com 2026-06-17 2026-06-17 Latest News https://www.observerbd.com/news/579722 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579722 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:16:42 UTC Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:16:42 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/2026/06/16/ob_70.1781626694.jpg A court in Cumilla on Tuesday sent Jisan Ahmed Pradhan, expelled assistant secretary for international affairs of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, to jail in connection with a case filed over rape and forced miscarriage.He was produced before the Judge of Chief Judicial Magistrate Court-3 Tayeb Uddin Ahmed around 5:30pm under tight security, reports UNB.Following a hearing, the court ordered that he be sent to jail, said Court Police Inspector Mamunur Rashid.His lawyer Monir Hossain told reporters that they filed an application seeking court order to provide him with treatment at hospital considering his physical condition.However, after the hearing, the court

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579721 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579721 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg LOS ANGELES, JUNE 16: FIFA on Monday cleared World Cup referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after the Australian official was accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture during a television broadcast.Evans, who was working as a support video assistant referee during Germany's game with Curacao on Sunday, was captured placing his index finger and thumb together with his right hand to form a circle.The gesture -- which has been linked to far-right extremist groups -- was spotted by users on social media, prompting a FIFA investigation.Evans said the gesture had been entirely unintentional in a statement on Monday."FIFA's independent

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579720 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579720 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg TORONTO, JUNE 16: Ghana's government was headed to Canadian federal court Tuesday seeking to overturn Ottawa's refusal to issue a World Cup visa to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.Canadian public broadcaster CBC reported the hearing was set for Tuesday morning, with Ghana pursuing an injunction application that could allow Partey to play against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto.Ghanaian Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa has called Canada's decision "high-handed and extremely unfair", calling Partey "a key member of Ghana's senior national team". Accra has sent an official "note of protest" to Ottawa over the

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579719 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579719 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626996.jpg MIAMI, JUNE 16: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group.After the first round of games in the pool all four teams have one point.Defender Abdulelah al-Amri gave the Saudis a surprise lead near the end of the first half only for Uruguay's second-half pressure to pay off with 10 minutes

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579718 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579718 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626945.jpg LOS ANGELES, JUNE 16: Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on the Iranians as they took on the New Zealanders in Group G at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium. Goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi secured a point for Iran after Elijah Just had twice fired New Zealand

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579717 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579717 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg TEHRAN, JUNE 16: An Iranian national football team player's United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of the multiple-entry visa given to other Iranian national team players to take part in the global spectacle, where Team Melli earned a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening match on Monday."Following the national team's trip to Los Angeles for the match against New Zealand and the conclusion of that game,

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579716 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579716 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626838.jpg Buoyed by their historic ODI series victory over Australia, Bangladesh will look to carry the momentum into the shortest format when they take on the visitors in the opening match of the three-game T20 International series at Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram today (Wednesday).The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time.Bangladesh secured the ODI series 2-1 after outplaying Australia for much of the three-match contest. While the triumph marked Bangladesh's maiden ODI series victory over the Australians, they had previously enjoyed success against them in T20 cricket.Of the 11 T20 Internationals played

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579715 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579715 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg KULAURA, MOULVIBAZAR, June 16: Kulaura Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md Anisul Islam in collaboration with Kulaura Police Station and Kulaura Municipality demolished at least 12 illegal shops built on roads and government land and at various places on Railway Station Road on Monday afternoon.At the same time, a fine of Tk 2,000 was collected in three cases filed on charges of illegally parking vehicles on the road and creating public nuisance.Kulaura Municipality Administrator and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sanjida Akhter said that warnings were given through miking for a few days to remove illegal establishments. The drive was

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579714 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579714 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg LAXMIPUR, June 16: As part of a human chain programme on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, initiated by the Sachetan Nagorik Committee (SANAK), Laxmipur and TIB, child labour in waste management in the district has been shown a ‘red card’ in front of the Laxmipur Press Club on Sunday morning.Present at the time were SANAK Laxmipur former president Professor ZM Farooqui, Vice-President Humayun Kabir, SANAK members Abul Mobarak Bhuiyan, Ahmed Hossain, Habibur Rahman Sabuj, Monika Chakraborty, Rashedul Islam, Md Mosleh Uddin, Rajib Hossain Raju and others.The speakers said that 17.8 lakh children are engaged in labour in

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579713 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579713 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626616.jpg FENI, June 16: The newly appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) of Feni Pratyush Kumar Majumder held a views-exchange meeting with local journalists at the SP office on Tuesday morning.At that time, the journalists informed the SP about various issues including the law and order situation in the district.In his speech, the SP said, “My first responsibility is to ensure the safety of all levels of the people of Feni. I will strive to keep the law and order of Feni fair and beautiful within the laws and regulations with all the members of my team.”He also said, “There are many

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579712 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579712 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg JOYPURHAT, June 16: Keeping in mind the slogan “Skilled youth will build the country, change Bangladesh”, the certificate distribution and closing ceremony of the 26-day driving training conducted by Joypurhat Zilla Parishad among 40 young men and women was held at the Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium on Tuesday morning.The Zilla Parishad organised the driving training with the overall support of the District Department of Youth Development (DYD).The closing and certificate distribution ceremony was presided over by Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad Sarkar Mohammad Raihan. The Zilla Parishad Administrator and Senior Joint Convener of District BNP Md Masud Rana

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579711 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579711 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg Two persons were found dead in Bhandaria Upazila of Pirojpur District and Chunarughat Upazila of Habiganj District on Tuesday.BHANDARIA, PIROJPUR: Police have recovered a young man’s body from his in-laws' house in Ward No. 8 of Bhandaria Municipality on Tuesday morning.The deceased Shahadat Hossain Bappi, 27, was the son of Shahid Hawlader of Uttar Sialkathi Village of the upazila.Local and family sources said that the deceased’s wife Hafiza Akhter Meem was preparing to go to Jordan to work in a ready-made garment factory. But her husband and his family did not agree to it. Due to this family dispute, Meem

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579710 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579710 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626657.jpg RAJBARI, June 16: A Climate Smart Agriculture and Technology Fair-2026 was organised by the Baliakandi Upazila Agriculture Office in the district.The fair was inaugurated on Tuesday at 1:30 pm at the Baliakandi Upazila Auditorium, with Rajbari Deputy Commissioner (DC) Afroza Parveen attending as the chief guest. Special guests included Dr Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Deputy Director (DD)of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), along with Training Officer Md Golam Rasul, Baliakandi Upazila Agriculture Officer Ratan Kumar Ghosh, and Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdur Rab Talukdar. The session was presided over by Baliakandi Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Chowdhury Mustafizur Rahman.In her speech, DC Afroza

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579709 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579709 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com:443/2026/06/16/ob_1781626596.jpg RANGAMATI, June 16: Electricity generation at the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Plant in Kaptai has been severely affected as the water level of the Kaptai Lake continues to drop due to prolonged dry conditions.Out of the plant’s five generating units, three have already been shut down due to water shortage, while only two units are currently in operation, producing just 58 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The plant’s full capacity is 240 MW when all five units are operational.Officials warned that if heavy rainfall does not occur soon, electricity production may come to a complete halt at any time.The declining water level

https://www.observerbd.com/news/579708 https://www.observerbd.com/news/579708 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://www.observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg NARSINGDI, June 16: A youth was shot dead and at least 10 people from both sides were injured in a clash between local Nazim Uddin and Alal Munshi groups over dominance in Darigaon area of Nilakkha Union in Raipura Upazila of the district on Tuesday morning.The deceased Anik, 20, was the son of former UP member Osman Mia of Darigaon area and a member of Nazim Uddin group.According to the police and locals, following the clash, at least 10 people including Anik, Raju, Suman, Kashem and Mubarak were injured. Among them, Anik, Raju and Mubarak were taken to Narsingdi Sadar