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HEADLINE

● SSC results not being released on Jul 20 ● HSC examinee, minor child killed as wedding microbus falls into ditch ● Muktadir seeks 3yrs extension to LDC graduation preparatory period ● France, England meet in World Cup third-place playoff ● Major Cabinet reshuffle likely; several new faces under consideration ● Opposition party misleading people over July Charter: Mirza Fakhrul ● Rain Disrupts Supply, Vegetable Prices Soar

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All Staff Correspondents covers general assignment for Daily Observer print edition, as a member of reporting team.

NCP launches 'July Padajatra'

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National Citizen Party (NCP) on Monday launched its 'July Padajatra 2026' as part of a 36-day programme marking the second anniversary of the July Uprising, demanding a referendum, employment generation and strengthened border security.Yet, the party postponed the southern region's

Dengue test made free

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The government has decided to provide free NS1 dengue tests at all government hospitals across Bangladesh until December 31.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been instructed to take the necessary steps to implement the decision.The directive was issued

48 expelled on third day

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A total of 48 examinees were expelled across the country for adopting unfair means in the HSC and equivalent examinations on the third day on Monday, surpassing the previous two days record, according to the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee.Of the

5 held for honey-trap blackmail

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Police have arrested five members of an alleged organised gang accused of blackmailing and extorting money from victims by luring them into honey traps in the capital.The arrestees were identified as Md Anwar Hossain, 45, Badiuzzaman Shahin, 45, Mariam, 49,

BD likely to get 3 more yrs before LDC graduation: Swapon

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Bangladesh is likely to get an additional three years before its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said on Monday.The economy must be restructured with exports as the top priority, he

All madrasahs instructed to ensure daily PT, sports

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The Madrassah Education Directorate has directed all madrasahs across the country to ensure daily assembly (PT) and sports activities for students, according to a directive issued Monday.Madrasahs without physical education teachers have been instructed to assign a suitable and sports-competent

PM directs protection of Gulshan Lake

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the formation of a three-member high-level committee to identify the challenges facing government agencies responsible for ensuring food safety, maintaining product quality standards, and conducting anti-adulteration drives, with the aim of resolving these issues

Fire at 14-storey building in Mirpur

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A fire broke out at Government Officers’ Quarters located in Mirpur-6 in the capital city of Dhaka.Six units of Fire Service are working to control the fire.The fire started from a car cylinder in the basement of the 14-storey building

Govt to accelerate nationwide digitalisation: Khosru

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The entire country will be brought under complete digitalization as quickly as possible to streamline public and financial services, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Monday.Speaking as the chief guest at the Innovation Showcasing 2025-26 event,

Saudi ambassador pays courtesy call on PM

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The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdullah Jafar H. Bin Abiah, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Tarek Rahman.The meeting took place at 9:40AM on Monday (July 6)