Thursday | 22 January 2026 | Reg No- 06
বাংলা
   
Bangla | Thursday | 22 January 2026 | Epaper
BREAKING: ● Men, women together will build future Bangladesh: Jamaat ameer      ● 'Past elections were a mockery, protect your vote'      ● India should protect its minorities, Foreign adviser tells BBC Hindi      ● No possibility of ballot snatching in upcoming polls: Home Adviser      ● EC ‘hostage to business-based politics’: TIB      ● US ambassador calls on nat'l security adviser      ● Govt approves holiday on Feb 11, 12 to facilitate voting      
Trending:   Flood   Dr Yunus    Dengue   Power   Energy   Court   Education   Israel   Election   India  
Loan defaulters will loot again if they return to power: Nahid Islam
No possibility of ballot snatching in upcoming polls: Home Adviser
EC ‘hostage to business-based politics’: TIB
Selected News
Don't miss
EDITORIAL
OP-ED
International
EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland EU leaders will rethink their ties with the US at an emergency summit on Thursday ...
Business
Gold prices fall after hitting record highs Gold prices have declined after hitting an all-time high in the country’s history, with 22-carat ...
Sports
Bangladesh’s title hopes dashed after late collapse against Pakistan Bangladesh’s aspirations in the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship suffered a terminal blow on Thursday as ...
National
Advisory Council approves key ordinances, policies The Advisory Council on Thursday approved several major ordinances, proposals and policies during its weekly ...
Govt aims to diversify, boost competitiveness of export sector: Commerce Adviser
500 foreign observers, journalists expected to assess polls: EC secy
Countryside
2 killed as minibus overturns in M’singh Two individuals were killed and several others injured after a minibus overturned in a road ...
3 held in Ctg over RAB official murder in Jungle Salimpur
'Past elections were a mockery, protect your vote'
Education
DU Jagannath Hall set to celebrate Saraswati Puja Dhaka University’s (DU) Jagannath Hall will host Saraswati Puja on Friday with 76 pandals arranged ...
Ordinance approved for Dhaka Central University
JnU to hold classes online from Feb 26 for Ramadan
Health
Coastal Women at High Risk of Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is recognized globally as one of the most preventable types of cancer among ...
Experts urge passage of amended Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025
JG Healthcare becomes Sunway Medical Centre’s Bangladesh representative
http://www.observerbd.com/ad/1765877581.jpg
http://www.observerbd.com/ad/1768023378.jpg
Observer JS Polls Survey
Which party is ahead in the upcoming general polls / Whom would you vote for?
e-Paper
ARCHIVE NEWS
Business
Govt plans to cut number of banks to 10-15; state-owned banks to two: Governor
Rakibul Karim joins Guardian Life Insurance as MD
Rakibul Karim joins Guardian Life Insurance as MD
Rice import resumes at Hili Land Port after 52 days
Rice import resumes at Hili Land Port after 52 days
DBA asks BSEC to align sector-wise companies listings with international standards
DBA asks BSEC to align sector-wise companies listings with international standards
StanChart, World Vision join forces to build climate resilience in coastal communities
StanChart, World Vision join forces to build climate resilience in coastal communities
Biman's Karachi flights to slash fares by Tk 30,000
Biman's Karachi flights to slash fares by Tk 30,000
BB study finds no evidence of market syndication behind recent price hikes
BB study finds no evidence of market syndication behind recent price hikes

Front Page

Big salary hike proposed for govt employees
Big salary hike proposed for govt employees
Proposal includes up to 140pc raise, special allowances, health insurance, and pension reforms
Heavyweights lock horns as final candidate list out
CA directs admin, lawmen to ensure free, peaceful poll

Back Page

Tarique in Sylhet to kick off election campaign
Tarique in Sylhet to kick off election campaign
Offers fateha at shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) 
India advises diplomats' families to leave BD
Transcom chair Shahnaz, CEO Simeen get bail

City News

Actor Javed passes away
Actor Javed passes away
Govt allocates Tk 10m more for Hadi's family
Students not required to submit US visa bond

Editorial

Ensure accountability in LPG market 
Ensure accountability in LPG market 
Stop poaching migratory birds

Op-Ed

When elections lose credibility: Bangladesh's democratic crisis
When elections lose credibility: Bangladesh's democratic crisis
A chaotic year of offenses and a system fighting yesterday's battles
High inflation continues biting ordinary people 

Foreign News

Trump's claim Greenland ‘our territory’ threatens relations with US allies in Europe, NATO
Trump's claim Greenland ‘our territory’ threatens relations with US allies in Europe, NATO
Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit
Russian minister visits Cuba as Trump ramps up pressure on Havana

Business

Govt plans to cut number of banks to 10-15; state-owned banks to two: Governor
Govt plans to cut number of banks to 10-15; state-owned banks to two: Governor
Rakibul Karim joins Guardian Life Insurance as MD
Rice import resumes at Hili Land Port after 52 days

Sports

Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
Bangladesh will not back down to 'coercion' in India T20 World Cup row
Annual sports of Suhrawardy Hall of CU held

Women's Own

Smurna's tale: Turning stress into strength and the art of the professional return
Smurna's tale: Turning stress into strength and the art of the professional return
Winter glow starts with what you eat
Begum Khaleda Zia: A life of struggle, leadership and unbreakable resolve

Book Review

Shadow Ticket and Our Uncertain Present
Shadow Ticket and Our Uncertain Present
Impact, Women Writing After Concussion
The Annual Migration of Clouds

Literature

Ashes of the Last War 
Ashes of the Last War 
Poetry Illuminate Soul
Natural Rendezvous

Life & Style

Effortless elegance: Easy party wear for working ladies
Effortless elegance: Easy party wear for working ladies
InterContinental Dhaka leads sustainability with AI-Powered Glass Bottle Water Plant
Joint initiative of Seba Women Foundation and Lions Club, Khamarbari 
Editor : Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury
Published by the Editor on behalf of the Observer Ltd. from Globe Printers, 24/A, New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka.
Editorial, News and Commercial Offices : Aziz Bhaban (2nd floor), 93, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: PABX- 41053001-06; Online: 41053014; Advertisement: 41053012.
E-mail: district@dailyobserverbd.com, news@dailyobserverbd.com, advertisement@dailyobserverbd.com, For Online Edition: mailobserverbd@gmail.com
🔝