Monday | 22 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Staff Correspondents covers general assignment for Daily Observer Online edition, as a member of reporting team.
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has sought a special liquidity support of Tk 10,000 crore from Bangladesh Bank following a sharp rise in cash withdrawals amid unrest over the appointment of its new chairman.According to bank sources, the country's largest Shariah-based
Young entrepreneurs will be able to avail collateral-free loans of up to Tk 10 lakh under Bangladesh Bank's refinancing schemes aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Tuesday.He also said startup
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of former Swechchhasebak Dal leader Billal Hossain Talukdar in the capital's Mouchak area.The arrestees are Al Amin, convener of Ward No. 19 Jubo Dal, and Riaz, an activist of the
An activist of banned organization Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was hacked to death by unidentified assailants on Shilashi Mazar Road in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh early Tuesday.The deceased was Nahian Robin, 27, son of Mofazzal Hossain of Shilashi village under
Three people have died from severe burn injuries sustained after an angry mob set fire to the homes of suspects involved in the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Pabna Sadar upazila.The fatalities were confirmed on Tuesday following
Dr. Zubaida Rahman, renowned cardiologist and Vice President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, is scheduled to visit the University of Dhaka (DU) on Wednesday.Ziaur Rahman Foundation issued a press release in this regard on Tuesday.The foundation is set to organise a
Individuals associated with banned Awami League can participate in the upcoming local government elections, said Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday.He made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists at a press
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered a new phase as preparations accelerate across 16 stadiums spread throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.The tournament, which will be the largest in World Cup history, is expected to
Amid persistent inflation, revenue shortfalls and growing public expectations, the government is going to announce its most challenging national budget.The rising rice price, the struggle to manage household expenses and concerns over potential increases in utility bills-- are the main
The government has made an arrangement to telecast the World Cup 2026 alongside several other partners through Bangladesh Television (BTV), said Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Tuesday in a statement.The minister said the ministry would shortly provide
