Month: November 2022

Argentina-Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming

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When and where? Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com There have been plenty of surprising developments during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At this point, all eyes are on Argentina as they prepare to face Poland in the final match of the group round. Argentina must win this game to avoid being eliminated from the … Read more

Shoilmari: A river dead, livelihoods endangered

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Dipankar Roy

The once mighty Shoilmari river in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila can now only be called a river on paper. In just three years, it has been filled with silt.

The once 150-metre-wide river has now turned into a 3 to 4-metre narrow channel. Boats cannot sail there in low tide and people can cross its stretch by walking.

Experts say the lack of upstream flow, unplanned dams, and construction of sluice gates are responsible for the river’s death. Besides, after piling pillars for Rupsha Rail Bridge, the connecting river Shoilmari was silted within a short period.

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OTT platform of Deepto TV, Deepto Play unveiled

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

Deepto Play, Deepto TV’s new OTT platform, will entertain the masses. Deepto Play was inaugurated on November 28 at 7 pm at the offices of Deepto TV. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ICT Division State Minister, was the Chief Guest during the occasion.

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The launching also included Md Kazi Zahedul Hasan, Managing Director of Deepto TV; Director Kazi Zahin Hasan; Fuad Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of Deepto TV; Mazhar Chowdhury, Managing Director of Havas Media Bangladesh; Ajoy Kundu, Chief Executive of Mediacom Limited; and Morshed Alam, Managing Director of Asiatic Mindshare.

Deepto Play will feature family-friendly and all-ages content. ‘Deepto Play Originals’ will also show viewers new material.

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90 lakh people will get Covid vaccine from December 1-7

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com From December 1-7, the government will conduct a nationwide Covid vaccination program, with the goal of giving shots (including boosters) to 90 lakh individuals. Shamsul Hoque, member secretary of the vaccine deployment committee of Directorate General of Health Serv ices (DGHS), said this at a press briefing today. The campaign, which … Read more

SDG Network of Future Leaders launched at DU-ICE Centre seminar

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The University of Dhaka’s Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Center held a seminar on November 29 on the “Role of Universities in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Realisation” at Prof. Abdullah Faruk Conference Room, Faculty of Business Studies, said a press release. Executive Director of the ICE Center, Md. Rashedur Rahman, opened … Read more

Students at technical institutions can pay fees using tap

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Trust Axiata Pay (tap), a mobile financial services (MFS) provider, is currently live for processing fees transactions at all schools accredited by the Board of Technical Education. The Bangladesh Technical Education Board and tap have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently for the distribution of admission and registration fees, says … Read more

Shwapno establishes new outlet at Aftabnagar Siraj Convention Centre

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com A new outlet of the retail shop Shwapno was inaugurated at the Siraj Convention Centre in Aftabnagar, Dhaka. An event was held to mark the occasion on Tuesday noon, reads a press release issued in this regard. The programme was attended by landowner Md Siraj, Shwapno Head of Retail Administration Saiful … Read more

Rezina Parveen becomes DMD of Agrani Bank

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Rezina Parveen was recently appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Agrani Bank Limited. She formerly held the position of General Manager at Janata Bank, where she gained both respect and success, before moving on to Agrani Bank. She served as acting CEO of Janata Capital and Investment Limited, which is … Read more

eGeneration will sell Linkedin solution as first partner in the country

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Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s premier software solution company, eGeneration Ltd., became LinkedIn’s first and only partner. This relationship lets eGeneration offer LinkedIn Talent Solution and LinkedIn Learning to all originations. According to a press release, LinkedIn APAC team leaders and eGeneration Ltd. executives signed the agreement virtually. The collaboration opens up LinkedIn’s premium services … Read more

Janata Bank assists Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation financially

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Janata Bank Limited recently gave money to the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation to help them set up an independent welfare fund to pay for injured players’ medical bills. A press release says that Abdus Salam Azad, MD and CEO of Janata Bank and Vice-President of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, gave the donation check … Read more

Two-day ‘Bima Mela’ was organized at Barishal

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Rupali Insurance demonstrated the most innovative customer service during the event. Business Desk : dhakamirror.com On the 24th and 25th of November, 81 property, casualty, and life insurance companies displayed their products during the two-day “Bima Mela 2022” in Barishal. Visitors were happy to take part in a variety of games and activities organized by … Read more

Meghan Markle helped prepare Thanksgiving lunch for homeless women

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

Photo courtesy: Archewell Foundation

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle helped helped cook a Thanksgiving feast for 300 homeless women.

The 41-year-old helped prepare lunch at Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles while wearing a face mask, gloves, black baseball cap, and green jumper.

Her visit was revealed in a snapshot of her chopping pumpkin for a pie on her and husband Harry, Duke of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation website.

The image was captioned: “Earlier this week, the Archewell Foundation Team helped prepare a Thanksgiving lunch for over 300 Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) residents in Los Angeles.

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Will Smith on Oscars slap: “I lost it”

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Eight months after the Oscars slap, Will Smith gives his first late-night interview.

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

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Will Smith came on The Daily Show With Trevor Noah to discuss the Oscars slap-gate issue that transformed his life.

The Hancock actor was interviewed on Monday for the first time since he smacked Chris Rock onstage for making a blatant joke about his wife Jada-Pinkett Smith.

Will, who is now busy promoting his new movie Emancipation, confessed, “That was a dreadful night, as you might imagine.There’s many nuances and complexities to it.But at the end of the day, I just — I lost it, you know?”

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Amitabh Bachchan’s lawyer addresses unauthorized use of the actor’s voice and image

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

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Amitabh Bachchan, a Bollywood legend, has recently been in the news for an unexpected cause. Actor has just filed suit to stop unauthorized use of his image and voice. His attorney, Ameet Naik, has finally commented on the matter.

Here is what Amitabh Bachchan’s attorney has to say about the situation:

The court ruling has prospective effect, according to Amitabh Bachchan’s attorney, “The intent of this is not to take away anything from anyone, it is that, come to Mr Bachchan. It should be with his consent and I think it owes to every individual that what you do, must come with your consent,” he said.

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Pori Moni tells court she was “sexually harassed” at Uttara Boat Club

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Today, Pori Moni told a Dhaka tribunal about being sexually harassed by Dhaka’s Uttara Boat Club Limited’s former president Nasir U Mahmud, his assistant Tuhin Siddiqui Omi, and others in June of last year. Pori Moni said this while giving her depositions against Nasir, Omi and their associate Shah Shahidul Alam … Read more

Chittagong to get Star Cineplex branch

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

Star Cineplex will open a new branch in Chittagong on December 2. According to Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, Manager, Media & Marketing department of Star Cineplex, movie-goers in Chittagong can start enjoying the theater the day following the grand launch.

“It was just a matter of time that we opened a new branch in the port city of our country. Finally, the day has come. Now, the people of Chittagong can also enjoy movies at the Star Cineplex. There will be 3 halls in the multiplex located in the Bali Arcade shopping complex at Chawkbazar area,” said Mesbah.

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Dipu Moni for lifting age cap on univ education

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Education Minister Dipu Moni hoped the university authorities will take steps to lift the restriction on the age limit for higher education at the institutions. “We want to lift the age limit for obtaining higher education in the universities,” the minister said. “I hope our university authorities will start the necessary … Read more

MTB Foundation and Buet provide student scholarships

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) and the Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) Foundation recently held a “Saifuddin Ahmed Chowdhury Memorial Scholarship” program at the Buet academic council bhaban in Dhaka. The programme aims to provide funds on a monthly basis to 33 students of 12 departments, said a press … Read more

Why Sania and Shoaib haven’t announced their breakup?

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

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Sania Mirza’s rumored divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has garnered attention recently. Rumors say the two have been separated for a while. Shoaib also allegedly cheated on Sania with Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar. It hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Online reports suggest why Sania and Shoaib haven’t officially separated yet. Due to their job responsibilities, the couple has delayed their divorce. Reports indicated “The Mirza Malik Show” cannot release this sensitive material due to their contract. After the show, they can officially divorce.

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Google’s 2022 Most Searched Celebrities: Amber Heard tops, Johnny Depp second

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Hollywood actress Amber Heard topped Google’s 2022 Most Searched Celebrity list, surpassing her ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com

Heard topped the list as the most-searched celebrity in the United States in 2022, with an estimated 5.6 million monthly searches. Johny Depp came in at number two, with 5.5 million searches per month.

Heard has surpassed American reality TV star Kim Kardashian, Twitter founder Elon Musk, and other celebrities to take the top spot on the list of most-searched celebrities on Google in 2022, according to CelebTattler.

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