Thursday | 25 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Staff Correspondents covers general assignment for Daily Observer Online edition, as a member of reporting team.
The US State Department in a statement said that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire. The agreement is “contingent on a complete cessation” of fire from the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, among other conditions. It comes after Israeli strikes
In a rare public show of disapproval of US military intrusion in Iran, the US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in the country.The 215-208 vote was successful
The government has officially withdrawn the additional monthly charges on prepaid electricity meters to provide financial relief to consumers.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Media Cell confirmed the decision in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday (June 3).According
Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Dr Selina Hayat Ivy was released on bail from Kashimpur Central Women's Prison on Wednesday night after obtaining bail in all 12 cases pending against her.She walked out of the prison at around 10:10 PM,
The operating hours of Dhaka Metro Rail will be extended by 20 minutes at night from June 7, aiming to improve commuter convenience, according to Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).Officials said the decision has been taken considering passenger demand,
Four Bangladeshis were injured in a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport, according to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday.The embassy said several other foreign nationals were also injured in the incident, while one person
The Ministry of Water Resources has decided to transfer the DND embankment project to the local city corporations, aiming at resolving the persistent waterlogging crisis in the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) area.The announcement was made by Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have increased further to $34.82 billion, according to the central bank.The Bangladesh Bank confirmed the latest figure on Wednesday through its Executive Director and spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan.As per central bank data, the gross reserves stood
Inqilab Moncho has announced a torchlight procession for Thursday evening to demand a transparent investigation into the death of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, specifically highlighting alleged Indian involvement in the killing.The organization shared the plans via Facebook on
Bangladesh has formally approached the International Monetary Fund for a new financial arrangement aimed at reinforcing its macroeconomic reform efforts, the IMF confirmed on Wednesday.In a statement, IMF Mission Chief for Bangladesh Ivo Krznar said discussions have begun on the
