Monday | 1 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Mamun is the Senior Staff Reporter focused on crime issues at the Daily Observer since March ’2014. Previously, he served as Staff Reporter of the New Nation and bangla Daily Ajkar Kajoj. 
Weak indoor coverage and wobbly networks-often ending in dropped calls-have become a wearying norm for mobile phone users across the country, including in Dhaka.Sources say Dhaka's population density ranks among the highest in the world. With a colossal number of
Demands are mounting from civil society organisations, political groups and experts for the publication of a comprehensive white paper on the 18-month tenure of the Dr. Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, citing concerns over governance, judicial reforms, transparency in decision-making and
Intelligence agencies have prepared lists of around 650 active godfathers linked to extortion networks across the country, including Dhaka city. However, for unclear reasons, no strong action has yet been taken to arrest them. Various law enforcement units have updated
More than a dozen complaints have reportedly been lodged against former law adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, alleging bail trade, case manipulation and appointment irregularities and took huge amount money from labour market reopening what the law professor outright denied.The accusations
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the state's specialized watchdog for investigating and prosecuting corruption, is in disarray without a chairman and commissioner for more than a month.The organization's activities have been virtually at a standstill since the interim government-appointed commission resigned
Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus was brought in by the Zen G to help build a transparent, corruption-free and prosperous Bangladesh. But, during his tenure as Chief Adviser of the interim government, he is reported to have secured significant benefits for
Police constables recruited between 2014 and 2024 are set to come under scrutiny as Bangladesh Police has ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in those recruitment but the recruitment from 2009 to 2013 were kept out of purview despite sensational
The list of perpetrators of various crimes, including illegal activities, harassment of political party leaders, vote rigging, disappearances, murders, and extortion from businessmen, is getting longer during the 1/11 during the army-backed caretaker government.Those listed who are in the country
As millions of Bangladeshis heading towards home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with families, passengers are facing rampant overcharging on buses and minibuses, with fares for long-distance routes from Dhaka reportedly soaring by Tk 500-1,600 above official rates.Despite assurances from the government
Law enforcement agencies have put in place stringent, round-the-clock security measures across Dhaka as millions of residents leave the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, raising concerns over the safety of largely vacant neighborhoods.With an estimated 15 million people expected to depart
