The digital platform of Samakal, one of the country's leading national dailies, experienced significant technical difficulties from the morning of November 12. Readers attempting to access the newspaper's archive section and main website have encountered various errors, disrupting their ability to read news online.

Error in Archive Section

At 4:04 AM, the Samakal archive page displayed only the title "সমকাল - আর্কাইভ" without any other content. The page showed only the headline and the word "SAMAKAL," but no news articles, images, or links were displayed. This indicates a serious problem with data loading in the archive system.

Same Situation on Main Website

A few hours later, at 8:46 AM, accessing the main website of Samakal revealed a similar issue. The site displayed only "The Daily Samakal" and "Samakal" headlines, but the main content or news feed failed to load. Consequently, readers were unable to view recent news and other section-specific information.

Confusion Among Readers

Due to this technical glitch, many readers have expressed confusion on social media platforms. Some believe it is part of regular maintenance, while others have voiced concerns that it might indicate a larger technological problem. However, no immediate official statement or explanation has been provided by the Samakal authorities regarding this matter.

Next Steps

As of the time of this report, it could not be confirmed whether the Samakal website and archive section have returned to normal operation. Typically, to resolve such issues, organizations deploy an emergency technical team and attempt to restore services as quickly as possible. The reassuring aspect for readers is that such glitches are usually temporary and are resolved within a short period.