Anniversary 2025

AI for better living: Embracing the present and future innovations with confidence

Samsul Alam

In the rapidly changing digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative forces of the ...

Sadarghat Terminal under the clutches of a new group of extortionists

Tanvir Raihan

Every day from night till dawn, about 150 buses enter from Jagannath University in Old Dhaka to Sadarghat Terminal. And ...

The July-August Revolution must not be subdued

Shanta Halder

"In any event, we must remember that it's not the blinded wrongdoers who are primarily responsible for the triumph of ...

Green trade: A pathway to combating climate change in Bangladesh

Musfaha Tamim

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with developing nations like Bangladesh facing ...

Addiction to foreign fabrics: A touching chapter of Bangladesh's heritage and economy

Jannatul Mawa

Have we ever thought about the history woven into the fabric we wear? Our traditional textiles, such as handloom sarees, ...

The lost world: A journey through extinct animals and their legacy

Fariha Nawar

The Earth, a vibrant tapestry of life, has been home to countless species over its 4.5 billion years of existence. ...

Smart villages can be the mainstay of Bangladesh's future development

Md Magem Ali Molin

Smart Villages can be the mainstay in realizing the dream of building a Smart Bangladesh that will pave the way ...

Bangladesh's transition towards renewable energy illustrates it's running with hare and hunting with the hounds

Sauid Ahmed Khan

On March 8, Bangladesh's first 60 MW wind power plant in Cox's Bazar started full production and is being supply ...

Let us protect our young generation from adverse impacts of social media

Khalid H Khan

It is now a general trend for people, particularly the younger generation, to convey their feelings and share interesting facts ...

Suicide- a silent parasite in society: It’s alarming rise among students

Mahmodul Shesheir; Dr Rasel Hussain; Mehadi Shawon; and Faiaz Ahmed

In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed an unsettling increase in suicides among students, including a significant number from madrasas. This ...

A nation's reckoning: political parties should apologise before seeking power again

Arnab Ashraf

Currently, Bangladesh is standing on the precipice of an uncertain future in terms of restoring democracy and phasing out political ...

Deepfake vs DeepSeek: The beginning of a technology war

Alok Acharja

The competition between China and the United States is evident in all fields: economy, military strategy, politics, and technology. China ...

Achieving self-sufficiency in the seed industry is essential

Saifullah Omar Nasif

Agriculture forms the backbone of the economy In Bangladesh supporting a vast majority of livelihoods, despite the country's fertile lands, ...

Challenges and future plans for food security in Bangladesh

Dr Mohammed Mahtab Hossain Mazed

Food is one of the major components of human survival. However, it is not just about consuming food, but ensuring ...

Rising noise pollution in Bangladesh poses a threat to public health and urban life

Md Noor Hamza Peash

Noise pollution has become a serious problem in Bangladesh, which is having a direct negative impact on public health and ...

The importance of using technology in the future

Md Jahedul Islam

In the modern world, technology is evolving at an incredible pace and has become an integral part of our daily ...

Just industry transition should be based on the economic growth and capabilities

Ferdaus Ara Begum

“In order to mitigate job losses, new sectors such as jute, healthcare, hospitality and retail could create about 1.5 million ...

Preserving Bangladesh's natural heritage for a sustainable future

Surja Mandal

A vibrant country rich in natural beauty and heritage, Bangladesh plays an important role in protecting the environment not only ...

Role of FinTech in Bangladesh's progress

Yasir Monon

In today's increasingly changing economy, technology and finance have converged to become one, a new entity, FinTech, an acronym for ...

Wetlands -the lifeblood of the land surface are to be protected

Md Zillur Rahaman

Wetlands are a rich reservoir of environment and biodiversity. Therefore, realizing the immense importance of wetlands, on this day in ...

Safety measures to reduce damage of earthquake

Md Arafat Rahman

The sudden release of the energy stored in the rock causes the earth's surface to tremble for a moment and ...

Bangladesh's demographic dividend: A ticking time bomb or a golden opportunity?

Dr Matiur Rahman

Bangladesh, a South Asian nation with a population of over 170 million, stands at a critical juncture in its development ...

Inland trade and exposure by banking system

Dr Nasrin Sheely

Banking system mainly provides all types of transactional services including trade transactions. However, banks themselves are not exposed in all ...

The power of journalism: Safeguarding truth and shaping society's future

Zaziratul Zannat

In a world of information overload, how do we know what to believe? With stories continually flashing across our screens, ...

Photojournalism in Bangladesh: Challenges, realities, and the path forward

AR Sumon

Photojournalism is my profession, and there's a long story about how I got into this field. Maybe I'll write about ...

In democratic transition after July-August uprising, why journos still haunted by ghost cases

Shamsul Huda

This year the Daily Observer has celebrated its 11th founding anniversary amid thick and thin. This is a changed political ...

Editor’s Note

We observe Daily Observer's 11th anniversary at a very complex time moving towards a democratic transition haunted by uncertain political ...

Business sector must be free from government, political influence

Mr Mostafa kamal, Chairman of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), country's one of the largest corporate house, in an exclusive ...

Banking sector now facing transitional challenges

Strong govt, political will, BB's strict role necessary to recover default loans: BAB Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker tells the Daily Observer

Jibon Islam

Banking sector now facing transitional challenges

Abdul Hai Sarker, Chairman of Dhaka Bank PLC, also the Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), the apex body ...

Political stability, economic growth will shape Bangladesh’s future

Nafew Sajed Joy

Bangladesh stands at a transformative crossroads, evolving into a beacon of progress and resilience. From remarkable strides in economic development ...