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Opposition paving way for authoritarianism: PM
Ishraque steps down to spare PM
Ishraque steps down to spare PM
126 flights disrupted, 19,377 affected
126 flights disrupted, 19,377 affected
Govt plans to drill 150 gas wells
Govt plans to drill 150 gas wells
Data prices slashed, bid deadline extended 
Data prices slashed, bid deadline extended 
Ulema delegation meets president
Ulema delegation meets president
PM calls for unity across religions
PM calls for unity across religions
Maha Ashtami: The story behind Sandhi Puja and Goddess Chamunda
Maha Ashtami: The story behind Sandhi Puja and Goddess Chamunda
Rajshahi ready to welcome PM
Rajshahi ready to welcome PM
Today's games on TV - October 20
Kylie Jenner’s $50m Fantasy Bra debut sparks mixed reaction
India rejects OIC’s anti-India proposals
Govt to buy 70,000 tonnes of Urea fertiliser
Lalon’s humanist philosophy vital amid global conflicts: Amit
No criminal will be spared, regardless of power or identity: IGP
BB reserve heist probe report deferred again
PM to send message to sugarcane farmers at Rajshahi rally
Universal pension scheme earns up to 11.72% profit
Energy sector moves to centre of economy: Finance minister
BNP begins interviews for reserved women’s seat nomination
Rubio urges Russia, Ukraine to focus on ending war
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Observer Special
Poverty rises to 22.5pc as 62mn face risk of falling below the line
3D-printed plant-based 'Salmon' enters US market
Pakistan worst-hit by hunger in South Asia
  COMMENTARY
How to access Starlink’s mobile service on your phone
Dense fog suspends ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route
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Carrying a bag on one shoulder? Know the health risks
Do you habitually hoist your bag onto the same shoulder every time you step out
Alef flying car soars over Tesla, claiming 'we are the first'
US-based Alef Aeronautics has taken a playful swipe at Tesla after releasing a video showing
'Silver guitar silent, melodies live on'
Eight years have passed since the silver guitar fell silent, yet the echo of his
75-year-old man gets engaged to 30-year-old influencer
A 30-year-old social media influencer got engaged to a 75-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh, India,

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World Youth Day for democracy observed today
Land minister pledges dormitory, auditorium and new buses for Rajshahi Polytechnic
Minister issues 3 urgent directives to Tourism Board
Former Shahjalal Islami Bank chairman arrested
Nahrin appointed chief information commissioner
‘Jalaja’ celebrates life, creation and the supreme power
Bangladesh Air Force joins India’s multinational air exercise
Light rain likely in Dhaka, temperature may drop
International  
Pakistan suspends trade with Iran
126 Saudi-Bound flights cancelled, 19,377 affected
India rejects OIC’s anti-India proposals
India has strongly protested proposals concerning the country adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing the bloc of politicising regional disputes and aligning itself with Pakistan’s position on Jammu and ...
Rubio urges Russia, Ukraine to focus on ending war
Italy protests leave 141 police injured, 197 arrested
Countryside
Two killed as bus crashes into wall in Tangail
Two killed as bus crashes into wall in Tangail
Observer Online Report
Two people, including a bus supervisor, were killed and at least three others ...
One arrested in Rajbari murder case
One arrested in Rajbari murder case
Observer Online Report
Police have arrested Sumon Mondol, 35, in connection with the murder of Peerul ...
Siblings killed in road accident while going to see Durga Puja
Siblings killed in road accident while going to see Durga Puja
Observer Online Report
Two children, a brother and sister, were killed in a road accident in ...
ARCHIVE NEWS
Entertainment
Kylie Jenner’s $50m Fantasy Bra debut sparks mixed reaction
Actress receives 60-70 marriage proposals
Dylan wins hearts as wife Barbara’s biggest cheerleader
Moushumi gets US green card after three-year wait
Marvel’s X-Men reboot expected to begin filming in early 2027
Health

Business

Govt to buy 70,000 tonnes of Urea fertiliser
BFIU bans anonymous insurance policies
Universal pension scheme earns up to 11.72% profit
Energy sector moves to centre of economy: Finance minister

Sports

Today's games on TV - October 20
UEFA gives FIFA president Nov 2 deadline
Richarlison accuses Brazil presidential candidate of seizing property
Mbappe wins Onze d’Or award

Education

Five priorities set for primary education reform: Bobby Hajjaj
BUP hosts ‘International Model United Nations Conference 2026’
APUB calls for strict action against organised fake academic certificate rackets
SSC exam form fill-up to begin Nov 16

Opinion

Why does Maha Saptami span two dates in 2026?
Maha Saptami: The sacred nine plants of Durga Puja
Tesla on the ground vs Tesla in the sky
Maha Shashthi: story behind Durga’s awakening

Travel

US embassy clarifies activities allowed on visitor visas
Japanese investors pledge initial $1.2bn for Bangladesh tourism
Sajek reopens after four-day ban, welcomes 800 tourists
Tourist vehicles banned on Thanchi-Tindu road in Bandarban

Interview

Navigating rising costs and shifting consumer tastes: Igloo CEO on Bangladesh's food sector
'AB Party was founded to build a Bangladesh of people’s expectations'

Women's Own

Dear dads, stand by your daughters during period
Dear dads, stand by your daughters during period
Women at 40: Eat well to stay fit, healthy
Daraz’s dWomen raises breast cancer awareness through ‘Pink Day’
Career first, marriage later: The fertility challenge
Healthy skin first: Knowing when to see a Dermatologist

Book Review

The Missing Prayer 
The Missing Prayer 
MUMBAI TAXIMEN
A Far Wilder Magic
Exploring the Process of Self-Reflection and Introspection
Água Viva: The Lost Art of Noticing About The World

Literature

Why Anne Carson’s Nobel Matters to the Future of Literature
Why Anne Carson’s Nobel Matters to the Future of Literature
Where the Signals Turn Red
Put the Phone Down, Bro
The Illusion of the Party: Harold Pinter and the Tyranny of Celebration
When the river ‘Buriganga’ was Pristine

Finance & Economy

Kiyosaki’s Warning Raises a Global Alarm
A Housing Tsunami Bigger Than 2008?
Kiyosaki’s Warning Raises a Global Alarm
The global housing crisis is no longer just about soaring property prices; it is about mounting debt, unaffordable rents and the growing threat to financial stability. From London to Dhaka, the dream of homeownership is slipping beyond the reach of middle-income families, turning the struggle for a roof into a fight for economic survival.
When the Dream of a Home Becomes a Lifetime of Debt in Dhaka
Why Are Ordinary Americans Still Living on Streets—and What Can Bangladesh Learn?
Bangladesh Defies IMF Pressure in High-Stakes Economic Gamble
21 Banks Face Capital Crunch: Where Is Bangladesh Bank’s Rescue Plan?
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