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● Zia murder: Tribunal orders to produce Mozzafar ● Govt vows tough action on online violence against women ● Technical fault cuts LNG supply, gas shortage feared ● Lowest hajj package for 2027 fixed at Tk 505,648, airfare cut by Tk 24,830 ● Date and venue of SAFF Championship 2026 finalised ● Train services of Rajshahi with other parts halted as RU students block tracks ● US issues 'worldwide caution' alert for citizens over Mideast tensions

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

PM’s adviser safe after NovoAir emergency landing

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A NovoAir flight carrying Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs and Civil Aviation Humayun Kabir made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday after developing a technical fault shortly after take-off for Cox’s Bazar.All passengers landed safely

9 held over BNP leader’s killing after WC match dispute

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A BNP leader was killed in a clash in Dhaka’s Adabor area following celebrations over Brazil’s victory in the FIFA World Cup, police said on Friday, adding that nine suspects have been detained in connection with the incident.The victim, Abul

Daily Observer’s Yeasin to lead Law Reporters Forum

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Daily Observer Senior Reporter Muhammad Yeasin and Daily Bangladesh Pratidin Senior Reporter Arafat Munna have been elected president and general secretary, respectively, of the Law Reporters Forum for the 2026�2027 term.Somakal’s Abu Saleh Rony was elected vice-president of the organisation,

DNC seizes ‘record’ shisha haul, arrests 3

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The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has seized 65.9 kg of shisha, claiming it to be the largest single seizure of the item in the country's history, and arrested three alleged members of an organised online supply network in Dhaka.The

Army chief returns home

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Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home from the Czech Republic and Slovakia after completing a five-day official visit.He returned the home on Friday morning, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).During his official visit, the army chief met key

Novoair flight boarding PM’s adviser makes emergency landing in Dhaka

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A Cox’s Bazar bound Novoair flight from Dhaka made an emergency landing in Dhaka after developing a mechanical fault about 15 minutes after takeoff.The aircraft circled in the air for around 40 to 45 minutes before landing safely after its

Law Reporters Forum gets new body

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Daily Observer Senior Reporter Muhammad Yeasin and Daily Bangladesh Pratidin Senior Reporter Arafat Munna are elected president and general secretary of Law Reporters Forum respectively for the 2026-2027 session.Besides, Somakal’s Abu Saleh Rony I elected vice president of the organisation,

Pre-reg for 2027 Hajj begins

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a directive making the submission of specific personal information and documents mandatory for Bangladeshi citizens seeking pre-registration for the 2027 Hajj.The directive was issued on Wednesday (July 1) by the ministry's Hajj-1 Section,

Fresh case blocks ex-CJ Khairul's release despite SC bail

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Former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque remained behind bars on Thursday after police sought permission to show him arrested in a fresh case, hours after the Appellate Division upheld his bail in eight cases linked to a killing during the

TIB flags risks in draft NHRC law

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A government-controlled National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) would be a self-defeating decision for the current administration, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman warned on Thursday, saying the proposed National Human Rights Commission Act, 2026 would undermine the commission's