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Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran’s party

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4: Authorities in Pakistan sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services on Friday to prevent an ...

India bans protest in Gwalior ahead of Bangladesh-India T20I

The Indian authorities have banned protests and the circulation of inflammatory materials on social media ahead of a T20I match ...

India bans protest in Gwalior ahead of Bangladesh-India T20I

Observer Online Desk

The Indian authorities have banned protests and the circulation of inflammatory materials on social media ahead of a T20I match ...

Shakib, Miraz force India to declare innings with 52-run ahead

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and right-arm spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz have forced to declare their first innings of ...

Ex-Pakistan captain Yousuf quits as selector ahead of England series

KARACHI, SEPT 29: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector "for personal reasons" on Sunday, just a week ...

Sri Lanka’s new leader appoints cabinet ahead of expected snap polls

COLOMBO, Sept 24: Sri Lanka's new leftist president appointed his cabinet Tuesday ahead of an expected snap parliamentary election as ...

Zelensky says no UK, US go-ahead to use long-range missiles

KYIV, Sept 21: The United States and Britain have not authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia ...

Activists take to street, demand recast of energy plan ahead of COP29

Business Correspondent

Bangladeshi youth climate activists have taken to the streets once again, demanding an urgent revision of the Integrated Energy and ...

3,000MTs of Hilsa to be exported to India ahead of Durga Puja

Observer Online Desk

The Ministry of Commerce has approved export of Hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja festival.In an official order signed ...

BD makes strides in SDGs progress but faces challenges ahead, experts warn

Shahnaj Begum from UN Headquarter, New York, USA

Bangladesh has made significant progress towards implementing the SDGs. The UNESCAP SDG Gateway highlights that Bangladesh has demonstrated notable performance ...

Inter on a high ahead of Milan derby as Napoli face Juve test

MILAN, SEPT 20: Inter Milan are ready to inflict more pain on their beleaguered local rivals AC Milan on Sunday ...

European auto industry urges assistance ahead of rule tightening

PARIS, Sept 19: European carmakers on Thursday asked the EU for "urgent" assistance as they contend with slumping electric vehicle ...

Arsenal focus on Atalanta ahead of ManC showdown

BERGAMO, SEPT 18: Jorginho has challenged Arsenal to use their Champions League opener against Atalanta on Thursday as a springboard ...

Asian markets wobble ahead of Fed as China fears dent sentiment

Observer Online Desk

Asian investors trod cautiously Monday as they struggled to build on recent equity gains, with debate swirling around how big ...

Kane using Brady's longevity as fuel ahead of 100th England cap

LONDON, SEPT 10: Harry Kane is using NFL legend Tom Brady for inspiration as the England captain prepares for his ...

Look ahead with optimism and a little less cynicism

Pradosh Mitra

It's been just over a month since a student led mass uprising brought down the previous government. A month later, ...

Tough challenges ahead for our agriculture

Saifullah Omar Nasif

Bangladesh is undergoing significant changes with the recent shift in government, a transition carrying profound implications for many sectors, particularly ...

Mbappe not dwelling on Euro 2024 disappointment ahead of France return

PARIS, SEPT 6: Kylian Mbappe returns to action for France for the first time since Euro 2024 in Friday's UEFA ...

Chinese cities suspend schools, cancel flights ahead of super typhoon Yagi

HONG KONG, Sep 5: Cities in southern China suspended schools and cancelled some flights on Thursday, as tropical storm Yagi ...

Cricketers start practice ahead of India tour

Sports Reporter

The Bangladesh team began practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Wednesday in preparation for their upcoming tour ...

BNP wants to go ahead with all: Amir Khasru

Observer Online Desk

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said his party wants to move forward with everybody to build ...

Asian markets drift ahead of key US figures, eyes on China

HONG KONG, Sept 3: Asian markets stuttered Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the ...

Challenges ahead for the interim government

Capt. Hussain Imam

The prime responsibility of the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is to hold a free, fair, ...

Security measures taken ahead of ‘Janmastami’

Our Correspondent

KHULNA, Aug 24: Tight security measures have been taken to celebrate 'Janmastami' at temples in the city, due on August ...

KMP takes tight security ahead of 'Janmastami'

Observer Online Desk

Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has taken tight security measures to ensure peaceful celebration of 'Janmastami', the birth celebration of Lord ...

Challenges lie ahead for interim government

Dr Md Golam Sharower

We will certainly bring home the benefits of this victory, which has been achieved through many sacrifices. To fulfill this ...

Global markets waver ahead of earnings, Powell speech

Paris, Aug 20: European and Asian stock markets fluctuated on Tuesday as investors trod carefully ahead of a key speech ...

New era for Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of first Test

KARACHI, AUG 19: Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political ...

Starlet Yamal offers Barca hope ahead of daunting Liga challenge

BARCELONA, AUG 15: Teenage star Lamine Yamal is carrying the weight of expectations as Hansi Flick's Barcelona face the unenviable ...

Tigers start practice in Lahore ahead of Test series

Sports Reporter

Shakib Al Hasan joined the team as the Bangladesh national men's cricket team practiced at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan ...