World Desk : dhakamirror.com A Dutch judge has ordered a “mass sperm donor” who’s already fathered at least 550 children to stop donating. The man donated sperm in the Netherlands and abroad, including to Danish sperm bank Cryos, but also offered his sperm up via online platforms. The man identified as Jonathan (41) could be ... Read more
Month: April 2023
Biman to train foreign pilots on state-of-the-art Dreamliner 787
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ushered in a new horizon in South Asian aviation history by providing line training to foreign pilots on state-of-the-art Dreamliner 787. The training programme started auspiciously on Friday by providing training to a pilot of Mongolian Airlines on Dhaka-Sylhet-London route flight. Twelve pilots of Mongolian State Airlines ... Read more
Pamela Anderson wears her iconic red Baywatch swimsuit after 30 years, does it fit like it used to?
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Pamela Anderson made headlines by returning to her classic Baywatch attire 30 years later, at the age of 55. This was thanks to Frankie’s Bikinis, which hired her for a beach photo shoot in Malibu to promote their products. Pamela made the red swimsuit trend explode in 1990, thanks to CJ ... Read more
Katy Perry loses Katie Perry trademark battle
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Pop star Katy Perry has lost a copyright battle against an Australian-based fashion designer, Katie Perry. An Australian court has ruled that Katy Perry has infringed the trademark of a Sydney-based fashion designer. The designer in question, Katie Taylor – who sells clothes under her birth name Katie Perry – sued ... Read more
Sooraj Pancholi acquitted in Jiah Khan suicide case
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Amid Jiah Khan suicide case, Sooraj Pancholi has been found not guilty in the final verdict. After the court announced the final verdict, Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan spoke to the media outside court and raised the question, ‘how did my child die.’ Rabia added: “Main ek baat kahungi. Aaj abetment to ... Read more
World Bank approves $1.25 billion financing for greener Bangladesh
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The World Bank (WB) approved a $1.25 billion financing in three new projects under a new Country Partnership Framework to help Bangladesh achieve greener and more resilient development. The approval came on Thursday at a meeting of the global lender’s Board of Directors in Washington on Thursday, according to a statement ... Read more
Facebook ads made limited or even halt in Bangladesh
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Whatapp’s official advertisement services will be “unavailable or limited” in Bangladesh until further notice due to dollar crisis, said Meta’s revenue collection agent Httpool Bangladesh Limited. Httpool, Meta’s sales partner in Bangladesh, made the announcement in a letter. The letter from the organization stated that ... Read more
Gazipur Safari Park welcomes a newborn zebra
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A zebra foal was born at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur in the middle of the month. With the latest one, the number of the Zebra stands at 26, our Gazipur correspondent reports quoting the park’s in-charge Assistant Conservator of Forest Rafiqul Islam. However, the sex of the baby ... Read more
Paris Hilton to attend Met Gala 2023 for first time ever
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Paris Hilton will reportedly attend next month’s Met Gala for the very first time. Paris has been invited to the biggest fashion event of the year by Vogue. So far, there are no updates regarding her outfit, but reports suggest that the actress will be teaming up with an ace designer ... Read more
Delphos International signs deal with ProMax Bangladesh to improve its service
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Delphos International has formed a strategic partnership with ProMax Bangladesh Ltd to extend its reach and enhance its services throughout Bangladesh. Delphos International Ltd has recently said that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with ProMax Bangladesh Ltd, based in Dhaka. The objective of this collaboration is to extend ... Read more
Parachute Advansed Extra Care launches trichologist advisory campaign against hair loss
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Parachute Advansed Extra Care, an anti-hair fall oil launches the first-ever trichologist campaign on alleviating common hair fall problems on social media. The campaign will be live from April to June with regular weekly uploads. The trichologist campaign will be featuring various questions from people across the country who are suffering ... Read more
Sylhet’s Ira Mia gets 101 free products buying Walton AC
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Ira Miah, an automobile engineer from Sylhet Sadar, has received a total of 101 products for free after his son had purchased a Walton brand air conditioner for him. Walton awarded Ira Miah with the products as part of its ongoing nationwide ‘Digital Campaign Season-17’, reads a press release. Walton is ... Read more
Global Business Magazine award goes to Mutual Trust Bank
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has been awarded the coveted title of “Best Commercial Bank in Bangladesh 2023” by the International Business Magazine. The award recognises MTB’s exceptional performance, dedication to customer satisfaction, and innovative solutions in the banking industry, solidifying its position as a leading bank in Bangladesh, reads a ... Read more
The benefits that Abdul Hamid will receive as ex-president
News Desk : dhakamirror.com After holding the office of president for the longest time — 10 years spanning two consecutive terms — Abdul Hamid went into retirement on Monday and left Bangabhaban, the office and residence of the head of state. But even after his retirement, Abdul Hamid is going to get some benefits, including ... Read more
Police arrest woman suspected of murdering 12 friends with cyanide
World Desk : dhakamirror.com Thai police say they have arrested a woman suspected of killing 12 of her friends and acquaintances by poisoning them with cyanide. According to Thai media, Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 35, was charged with first-degree murder on Tuesday after her friend, 32-year-old Siriporn Khanwong, collapsed during a trip with Sararat to the weste ... Read more
Army chief off to India on 3-day visit
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Chief of Bangladesh Army General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka today for India on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande. During the visit, he will take the parade salute as the chief guest at the passing out parade of the commissioned officers at ... Read more
Temperature likely to rise over next two days
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the mercury may rise one or two degrees Celsius in the next two days before dropping by month’s end. According to the Met office bulletin, “Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind are likely at a few places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Mymensingh and ... Read more
HSC exams may start by mid-August: Dipu Moni
News Desk : dhakamirror.com This year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations may start by mid-August this year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said today. The education minister said this in a press briefing after a meeting at International Mother Language Institute in the capital today. The meeting was held to review the law ... Read more
Women’s team confident of earning points in SL
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh women’s team pacer Jahanara Alam said on Tuesday that they will be looking to earn as many points as possible during their forthcoming three-match one-day international series against their Sri Lankan counterparts. Bangladesh are currently in Colombo to take part in three ODIs and as many T20Is. The tour will ... Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to action in ‘Breakout’
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Everyone’s favourite Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a comeback in the action-thriller film Breakout, which is being financed and produced by Anton and Off the Pier Productions. The film will be directed by Scott Waugh, known for his work on Act of Valor and Need For Speed, and will see Schwarzenegger ... Read more