The online portal of the Daily Samakal, one of the country's leading newspapers, experienced significant technical difficulties in its archive section on November 12 and 13. Multiple readers have reported that when attempting to access the archive, they were greeted with a blank page displaying only the words "সমকাল - আর্কাইভ" and "SAMAKAL."

What Was Observed on the Website

According to screenshots taken at various times and reader accounts, the archive page failed to display any news headlines, images, or links at 6:42 PM on November 12 and 4:45 AM on November 13. The page appeared nearly empty, showing only the newspaper's name and the word "Archive." A screenshot taken at 8:28 AM on November 13 showed a similar state, though it included the English name "The Daily Samakal."

Reader Reactions and Silence from Authorities

This technical failure has prevented many readers from accessing older reports. One reader stated, "I needed a report from last month for my research, but I couldn't find anything on the archive page. This is extremely frustrating." However, no official explanation or statement has been released by the newspaper's editorial or technical teams. No guidance has been provided on the publication's Facebook page either.

Possible Causes and Next Steps

Experts suggest that such errors could result from server maintenance, database updates, or even a cyberattack. However, the Samakal authorities have not confirmed any specific cause. Regular readers and researchers are hopeful that the issue will be resolved quickly and the archive will function as before. Meanwhile, the news has spread on social media, raising questions about the newspaper's online operations.