Emran-Emon | Daily Observer

COP30 begins today with focus on planet's existential threat

Emran Emon

When the world's leaders, scientists, and climate negotiators gather in Belém, Brazil, this November (from 10 to 21 November 2025) for COP30, the agenda will once again center on the planet's most existential threat-climate change. COP30 refers to the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate ...

Influence of foreign NGOs in Bangladesh's 2026 elections

Emran Emon

As Bangladesh edges closer to its 2026 general elections, the country finds itself at a delicate intersection of political anticipation, public unease, and growing international scrutiny. Amid this charged atmosphere, the re-emergence of foreign non-governmental organizations-particularly the U.S.-based International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI)-has sparked renewed debate over sovereignty and influence. These ...

80th years of the United Nations: Between hope and reinvention

Emran Emon

Today, on 24 October 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary-celebrating eight decades of advancing peace, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development across the globe. Perhaps its greatest achievement is what never happened: a Third World War. Despite Cold War rivalries, nuclear tensions, and countless regional conflicts, the world has managed to avoid ...

Syed Manzoorul Islam: The beacon who lit our darkness

Emran Emon

On October 11, 2025 Bangladesh bid farewell to one of its most luminous minds, Professor Dr. Syed Manzoorul Islam. The eminent writer, literary critic, translator, and Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Dhaka, breathed his last at the age of seventy-four-leaving behind an ocean of words, thoughts, and ideals that will continue to ...

Teachers' contribution to education must be recognised

Emran Emon

World Teachers' Day is observed every year on October 5. The United Nations organization's UNESCO has recognized and has been celebrating October 5 as the World Teachers' Day. World Teachers' Day is celebrated to recognize the outstanding contribution of the teachers to education and development. This day is very significant for teachers. Because on this ...

Israeli attack on Qatar puts US credibility in tatters

Emran Emon

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out a sudden strike in Doha targeting Hamas political bureau leaders who were meeting to consider a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The explosions in Qatar's capital killed several people, including a Qatari security officer, and sent shockwaves across the Gulf. Doha quickly condemned the act as an infringement on sovereignty ...