News Desk : dhakamirror.com On August 11, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses will be administered to children aged 5-11 as part of a trial in Dhaka, Minister for Health and Family Planning Zahid Maleque said on Sunday. At the World Breastfeeding Week opening ceremony at the National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (Nipsom) auditorium in ... Read more
Month: August 2022
Zim clinch ODI series
Sikandar Raza and skipper Regis Chakabva’s 201-run stand took Zimbabwe in the lead to seal the second ODI win by a commanding margin of five wickets in Harare on Sunday, resulting them braced their first ODI series win against Bangladesh since 2013. With two early dismissals, Hasan Mahmud gave the Tigers a strong start with ... Read more
Complaint filed against Hero Alam for embezzlement
News Desk : dhakamirror.com For embezzlement and making death threats in Gazipur, a young person has submitted a written complaint against Hero Alam. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Moniruzzaman said that Rubel Munshi (22) accused Hero Alam and his two associates in a complaint he submitted at the Sreepur police station in Gazipur. Ashraful Hossain also known ... Read more
Russian court sentences Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Brittney Griner, a star player for the US basketball team, was found guilty of narcotics possession and smuggling by a Russian court on Thursday and given a nine-year prison term. Despite Griner’s claims that it was a “honest mistake,” Judge Anna Sotnikova stated in her decision that Griner had committed the ... Read more
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile submit joint bid for 2030 World Cup
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com In an effort to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay have launched a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. For the centennial edition, which will take place 100 years after Uruguay hosted and won the first World Cup, the four South American countries ... Read more
Robbery, rape on bus in Tangail: One arrested
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Raja Mia, who was detained in Tangail in relation to a robbery and rape that occurred inside of a moving bus, has been placed on a five-day remand. Police brought him before the court with a seven-day remand plea on Thursday, 4 August, and Tangail Senior Judicial Magistrate Badal Kumar Chand ... Read more
Gang-rape, robbery on moving bus in Tangail
In Tangail, a group of armed men disguised as passengers boarded a bus headed for Chattogram, stole people’s money and possessions, and raped a woman while holding her at gunpoint. The terrifying occurrence happened early on Wednesday in Tangail’s Madhupur upazila’s Raktipara area, which is off the Dhaka-Tangail Highway. The bus of “Eagle Paribahan,” with ... Read more
Dhaka University teacher Samia Rahman’s demotion illegal: HC
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The action by Dhaka University administrators to demote faculty member Samia Rahman on accusations of plagiarism was declared “illegal” by the High Court on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The HC bench led by Justice Zafar Ahmed and Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman delivered the verdict after holding hearing on a writ petition filed ... Read more
BUP film fest closing ceremony held
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The two-day BUP Film Fest-2022 was concluded and awards were given out on Wednesday in the university’s Bijoy Auditorium by the department of mass communication and journalism of Bangladesh University of Professionals. In the event, 277 competitors from 40 prestigious public and private institutions competed in the short film, cosplay, script ... Read more
HSBC to introduce Female Entrepreneur Fund in Bangladesh today
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) will introduce the “Female Entrepreneur Fund (FEF)” in Bangladesh today as part of its global commitment for assisting female entrepreneurs. According to a news release, the program’s goal is to enhance financial literacy, networking, and funding for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh through the FEF project. ... Read more
Beyoncé faces criticism for using an ableist slur on Renaissance, set to change song lyrics
Beyoncé, an American singer-songwriter who recently released her most recent album, “Renaissance,” has come under fire for using a phrase that has a derogatory, ableist connotation. People have called her out for it. In light of this, the 40-year-old has promised to alter the song’s controversial lyrics. According to reports, in the song “Heated,” she ... Read more
Priyanka Chopra breaks down hearing the refugees’ stories
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Priyanka Chopra, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, uploaded a video from her trip to Poland, where she met refugees from Ukraine who had to abandon their country because of the Russian invasion. She spent time with women and children, and posted information on social media about the biggest global refugee issue.
Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock again for slapping him at Oscars 2022
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Will Smith apologised to Chris Rock once again for slapping the comedian at this year’s Oscars ceremony. The actor previously issued a statement after the film academy said it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry’s top awards.
Salman Khan granted gun licence by mumbai police amid alleged death threats
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Salman Khan receives the arm license after requesting to maintain a gun for self-defense, ending much speculation. After receiving many death threats from the infamous gangster, Lawrence Bishnoi, who is behind the bars for the Sidhu Moose Wala death case, he made his plea.
Argentine footballer detained, receives lifelong suspension for attacking woman referee
After attacking a female referee during a game on Sunday, a player from a local league in Argentina was taken into custody and and given a life suspension. After hitting referee Dalma Cortadi in the back of the neck, third-division Club Deportivo Garmense player Cristian Tirone was taken into custody on the field. The club ... Read more
Watch pilot Nadia in “Protikkha”
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Nadia, a well-known actress and dancer, played a pilot in the BTV show “Protikkha” for the first time in her extensive career. Masum Shahriar wrote the script for the television series, and production on it has just wrapped up. “It was hard for me to play the part of a pilot, ... Read more
Asia Cup schedule released
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The schedule for upcoming Asia Cup 2022 is out and Bangladesh will play against Afghanistan in their opening Group B fixture on August 30th at Sharjah.Sri Lanka are the other team in Group B. The Tigers play their second game on September 1 against the Lankans at Dubai. The tournament will ... Read more
Tigers lost the series after a 10-run defeat to Zim in the third T20I
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh suffered their first-ever bileteral series defeat to Zimbabwe, as the hosts won the third and final series-deciding T20 international at the Harare Sports Club Ground by 10 runs on Tuesday. Mahmudullah, returning to the T20I side following injury to skipper Nurul Hasan, failed to inspire the side to victory after ... Read more
First female head of retail banking at HSBC
Tanmi Haque has been appointed Country Head of Retail Banking, HSBC Bangladesh, effective from Monday. Tanmi succeeds Ahmed Saiful Islam who is moving to a new regional role in Hongkong within the bank according to a press release. Before joining HSBC, Tanmi was Head of Priority and Wealth, Standard Chartered Bank and has also worked ... Read more
Nova Intima will put $28 million into Bepza Economic Zone
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The manufacturer of women’s underwear Nova Intima signed a contract yesterday with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to invest $28 million in the Mirsharai Bepza economic zone of Chattogram. With this investment, 60 million units of underwear and related materials and accessories will be produced yearly, resulting in 5,625 ... Read more