https://observerbd.com https://observerbd.com/images/logo.png https://observerbd.com RSS feed from https://observerbd.com en https://observerbd.com 2026-07-14 2026-07-14 Latest News https://observerbd.com/news/583239 https://observerbd.com/news/583239 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg PATHARGHATA, BARGUNA, July 13: A nearly 1.5-kilometre road in South Haritana area under Sadar Union of Patharghata Upazila has remained in a dilapidated condition for years, causing severe hardship for several thousand residents, particularly during the monsoon.The road, riddled with potholes, mud and broken sections, has become almost impassable after even light rainfall, making daily commuting difficult for local people.Residents said the road has developed numerous large potholes due to the lack of maintenance over a long period. During the rainy season, rainwater fills the potholes, making them difficult to detect and increasing the risk of accidents.Elderly people, women, children,

https://observerbd.com/news/583238 https://observerbd.com/news/583238 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg BIROL, DINAJPUR, July 13: A BCIC-approved fertiliser dealer has been sentenced in a mobile court for illegally transporting fertiliser in Birol Upazila of the district.Locals caught the BCIC dealer M/s Babul & Brothers in Bhandara Union No. 6 of the upazila while transporting fertiliser from his shop in Rampur Bazar to another place on Sunday morning. Later, Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Md Rezaul Islam fined the dealer Tk 5,000, in default, to serve 15 days in jail.He also ordered the supply of the seized fertilisers to local farmers at the price fixed by the government in the presence

https://observerbd.com/news/583237 https://observerbd.com/news/583237 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg FENI, July 13: The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has distributed Tk 1 crore 9 lakh in financial assistance to the families of people killed or injured in road accidents across the Feni district.The cheques, approved by the BRTA Trustee Board, were handed over at a ceremony organised by the BRTA Feni Circle at the conference room of the deputy commissioner's office on Sunday.According to officials, the families of 21 people who were killed in road accidents at different times across the district received a total of Tk 1.9 crore, while two families of injured transport drivers and workers received

https://observerbd.com/news/583236 https://observerbd.com/news/583236 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg RUPGANJ, NARAYANGANJ, July 13: Thousands of residents living inside the embankment under the Baniadi Irrigation Project in Narayanganj's Rupganj Upazila continue to suffer from recurring artificial water-logging during the rainy season, allegedly due to the disconnection of canals from the project's irrigation pump.The water-logging has disrupted daily life, leaving commuters, patients and students struggling to travel while raising concerns over the spread of waterborne diseases.A visit to the area found that several government canals in Hatab, Tekpara, Baruaipara, Nalpathar, Dulurdia, Amlab and Pithaghuri have been obstructed by illegal business establishments, garden houses, sand dumps belonging to housing projects and other

https://observerbd.com/news/583235 https://observerbd.com/news/583235 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg BARISHAL, July 13: Built at a cost of Tk 332 crore to strengthen food security in Bangladesh’s disaster-prone southern region, the modern grain silo in Barishal remains largely underutilised nearly a year after its inauguration.Of its 16 storage bins, 15 are lying empty, while only 427 tonnes of rice are currently stored against its total storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes.Officials attribute the slow operation to a combination of staff shortage, lack of operational funding, inadequate security and the inability to use the adjacent river jetty due to poor navigability.Located on nearly seven acres of land beside the Kirtankhola River in

https://observerbd.com/news/583234 https://observerbd.com/news/583234 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg PABNA, July 13: Due to continuous heavy rain over the past few days, several areas of the Pabna Municipal area are experiencing significant water-logging.The drainage system has collapsed, preventing the quick outflow of water, resulting in streets and houses being flooded. Pedestrians and townies are facing major difficulties due to these conditions.According to the Ishwardi Meteorological Department, Pabna recorded 195mm of rainfall over eight days from 4 to 12 July. As a result, water overflowed from drains onto roads and into houses, making it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to navigate safely.Several areas, including Shivrampur Buffalo Depot, Kalachandpara, Shalgaria, Atua

https://observerbd.com/news/583233 https://observerbd.com/news/583233 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg KHULNA, July 13: Continuous rainfall over the past several days has left four government institutions near the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) campus inundated, severely disrupting their regular activities.Although the offices reopened on Sunday after the weekly holidays, normal operations remained largely suspended as stagnant water continued to surround the premises.A visit to the area on Monday found that while floodwater inside the ground floors of the buildings had receded, access roads and the front yards of the institutions were still submerged, discouraging visitors and trainees from entering.The affected institutions are the Higher Secondary Teachers' Training Institute (HSTTI),

https://observerbd.com/news/583232 https://observerbd.com/news/583232 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg NATORE, July 13: A nine-year-old girl child drowned in a pond near her house in Kutirpara area under Naldanga Municipality in the district on Saturday.The deceased Fatema Khatun, 9, was the daughter of Md Firoz Hossain of the area.Police and local sources said that Fatema fell into a pond while playing adjacent to her house. Finding her nowhere, the family members began searching. At one stage, they found her floating in the pond. She was immediately recovered and sent to the local health complex where she was declared dead.In this connection, Officer-in-Charge of Naldanga Police Station Noor-e-Alom said, the body

https://observerbd.com/news/583231 https://observerbd.com/news/583231 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg RANGAMATI, July 13: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has said the government is giving the highest priority to easing the suffering of people affected by the ongoing disaster."Since the onset of the current disaster, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been working tirelessly to reduce the hardship of the affected people. He is personally monitoring the overall situation in the Chattogram division and has issued specific directives to ensure support reaches those in need," the state minister said.He added that the recent disaster had caused widespread suffering, making relief for affected people the government's immediate

https://observerbd.com/news/583230 https://observerbd.com/news/583230 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg BANDARBAN, July 13: Floodwaters have started receding in Bandarban after days of heavy rain and flash floods triggered by upstream runoff, but thousands of residents continue to grapple with the aftermath as they return to damaged homes and disrupted livelihoods.From Monday morning, many people began leaving emergency shelters and returning to their houses as the flood situation improved, although extensive damage and thick layers of mud have made normal life difficult.According to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (WDB), both the Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers were flowing below the danger level as of 9am on Monday.Executive Engineer Apu Dev said the

https://observerbd.com/news/583229 https://observerbd.com/news/583229 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:25:17 UTC Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:25:17 UTC https://observerbd.com/2026/07/13/ob_77.1783956457.jpg As severe floods continue to devastate several districts across Bangladesh, actor Tousif Mahbub has stepped forward to support affected communities by providing financial assistance for relief efforts in flood-hit Chattogram.The ongoing floods have inundated districts including Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Sylhet and Habiganj, while landslides have further worsened the crisis. Millions of people remain stranded, and the death toll has surpassed 50.Concern over the humanitarian disaster has spread across the country, with many celebrities using their platforms to raise awareness and encourage relief efforts. Joining the initiative, Tousif Mahbub has extended financial support to help flood victims in Chattogram.The news

https://observerbd.com/news/583228 https://observerbd.com/news/583228 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:17:00 UTC Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:17:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/2026/07/13/ob_77.1783955873.jpg World No. 1 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon crown on Sunday, overcoming Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his fifth Grand Slam title.Sinner defeated the German 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-fought final at the All England Club.The match turned in Sinner's favour during the third set when Zverev slipped on the grass and injured his knee, leaving the German unable to mount a strong comeback.The victory marked Sinner's first tournament since his second-round exit at the French Open, as he bounced back in style to lift another major trophy despite the challenging hot conditions

https://observerbd.com/news/583227 https://observerbd.com/news/583227 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg Dear Sir,Flooding has become a recurring problem in Bangladesh during the monsoon, largely due to inadequate maintenance of rivers, canals and drainage systems. This year, Chattogram is facing a severe flood crisis.Rising water levels have submerged homes and stranded thousands of families. Reports and images circulating in the media and on social media suggest extensive damage, including floodwaters affecting graveyards and making the burial of some deceased people extremely difficult. If these reports are accurate, they reflect the devastating impact of the disaster.The floods have claimed lives, disrupted daily life, and created acute shortages of safe drinking water, food, and

https://observerbd.com/news/583226 https://observerbd.com/news/583226 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg We wholeheartedly welcome the latest decisions of the BNP National Standing Committee with optimism as they reflect a clear commitment to responsible governance, stronger organisation and sustained national development. Moreover, the landmark decisions come a time when the country needs stability, effective administration and build public confidence.However, the committee’s focus on implementing the election manifesto sends a powerful message about political accountability. As we have seen earlier, too often, manifestos remain little more than campaign documents. By reviewing implementation and measuring progress against declared commitments, the BNP leadership also reinforces the principle that elected representatives must honour the trust that

https://observerbd.com/news/583225 https://observerbd.com/news/583225 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 UTC https://observerbd.com/images/no-image.jpg For decades, British colonial rulers and the Pakistani establishment branded Bengalis a "non-martial race." The British raised the 49th Bengali Regiment in 1916, only to quickly disband it to reinforce this false narrative. History proves otherwise. Neither India nor Pakistan won independence through an armed war of liberation. Bangladesh alone emerged through a fierce, popular armed struggle in 1971. The East Bengal Regiment dealt the decisive blow to this colonial myth. Without their strategic mutiny, professional training, and fierce battlefield leadership, achieving independence would have been nearly impossible. Their courage became the defining pillar of the nation's survival and victory.The