Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Star Cineplex, the pioneering and most advanced multiplex chain in the country, is excited to celebrate its 22nd anniversary after 21 successful years in operation. The multiplex’s journey started on October 8, 2004, at the Bashundhara Shopping Centre in the capital. As has been tradition, the multiplex will mark this significant ... Read more
Dhaka Mirror
BCB board shake-up: Rubaba Dowla takes a seat
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Corporate leader and sports organizer Rubaba Dowla has officially joined the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), stepping in for Isfak Ahsan, whose nomination was quietly pulled just hours after yesterday’s board election. The NSC has pulled back his nomination due to claims about his connections with the ousted Awami League government. As ... Read more
realme 15 Series to debut as the ultimate AI Party Phone in Bangladesh
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com realme, the youth-favorite smartphone brand, is set to launch its much-anticipated realme 15 series as the ‘AI Party Phone’ on 12 October 2025.The long-awaited return of the series will debut in three versions: realme 15, realme 15 Pro, and realme 15t. This time, customers will have more choice, more power, and ... Read more
Bangladesh and KSA sign pact for workers’ rights
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have just inked a labour recruitment agreement, marking the first deal aimed at promoting fair recruitment practices and protecting workers’ rights. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser, Prof. Asif Nazrul, and the Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmad Bin Solaiman Al-Rajhi, recently came ... Read more
Canadian delegation visits AIUB to discuss academic ties
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A delegation from the Canadian high commission recently made a visit to the American International University-Bangladesh in Dhaka. The team was headed by Debra Boyce, who serves as the counsellor and senior trade commissioner, along with Quazi Gulam Farhad, the trade commissioner, as noted in a press release on Monday. During ... Read more
BCB elects Aminul as president, Faruque and Shakhawat vice-presidents
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Aminul Islam has been re-elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board following the board of directors’ elections that took place at a city hotel in Dhaka on Monday. Faruque Ahmed, a former board president himself, along with Shakhawat Hossain, has been chosen as the new vice-presidents. Aminul, Faruque, and ... Read more
Bangladesh dominates Afghanistan with strong victory in final T20I
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh wrapped up a clean sweep against Afghanistan with an impressive six-wicket victory in the third and final T20 International at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, clinching the series 3–0 in style. Chasing a target of 144, Bangladesh made it look easy, finishing the game with two overs to spare. Saif ... Read more
White Kashful: Brahmaputra riverbank turns to nature’s living canvas
Environment Desk : dhakamirror.com The riverbank of the Brahmaputra in Jamalpur has turned into a stunning display of white and blue this autumn. The delicate Kashful flowers dance gently in the breeze, their soft plumes mingling with the river that sparkles under the sun. Above, the sky stretches out endlessly, creating a scene that radiates ... Read more
Poor pay, allowances of teachers affect education
World Teacher’s Day today Shahin Akhter Poor pay-scale and allowances and low social status mark the poor condition of the teachers in Bangladesh affecting the education sector, observed educationists and researchers. They also said that the Bangladeshi teachers were lagging much behind their fellows even in the neighbouring countries in terms of these facilities and ... Read more
Bangladeshi film ‘Shekor’ set to have premiere in Toronto
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Filmmaker Proshoon Rahmaan is gearing up for the world premiere of his latest feature film, “Shekor” (The Roots), which will take place on October 18 at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto. This esteemed festival, dedicated to celebrating South Asian cinema, will be running from October 9 ... Read more
Celebrate garo heritage at Dhaka Wangala festival
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The 19th Dhaka Wangala Festival is set to take place on October 24, 2025, at Banani Bidya Niketon. This event will be a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Garo (Mandi) community, says a Press release. Wangala, often referred to as the harvest festival of the Garos, remains ... Read more
Ilias Kanchan battle with brain tumor
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan has been facing health issues for the last seven months and has been undergoing treatment in London for the past six months. During a press conference on Wednesday, his son Mirazul Moin Joy shared some concerning news: “My father, Ilias Kanchan, has been diagnosed with a brain ... Read more
Women with disabilities graduate from digital marketing training
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN) have celebrated the graduation of fifteen women with disabilities from a specialised digital marketing training programme. The certificate-giving ceremony was recently held at the Skill Jobs office, with representatives from EBL, BBDN, Skill Jobs, and B-SCAN, says a press release. ... Read more
Protecting hilsa: 22-day fishing ban begins
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has put a 22-day halt on catching, transporting, storing, selling, and marketing hilsa throughout the country. This measure aims to protect the fish during its crucial breeding season. The ban started at midnight yesterday and will last until October 25, as stated in a notification from the Ministry of ... Read more
One in three graduates remains jobless for up to 2yrs
Finds state-run statistical agency Economy Md Asaduz Zaman One in three university graduates remained unemployed for up to two years while looking for work last year. Of them, one in seven had been without work for between one and two years. In the next category, one in six graduates had been jobless for more than ... Read more
Road fatalities: 446 crashes, 417 lives lost in September
News Desk : dhakamirror.com In September, a tragic report from the Road Safety Foundation revealed that at least 417 people lost their lives and 682 were injured in 446 road accidents throughout Bangladesh. Among those who died, there were 63 women and 47 children, as highlighted in the foundation’s monthly report released today. In 151 ... Read more
Man’s fatal fall into Ramna Park lake
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A tragic incident occurred yesterday at Ramna Park in the capital, where a man drowned in the lake. The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Wasimul Haq. The police were able to identify him using fingerprint records. According to Ramna police SI Mizanur Rahman, he was discovered unconscious around 6:00 PM ... Read more
Bangladesh secures T20I series victory against Afghanistan
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh has taken a strong 2-0 lead in the three-match series after pulling off an exciting two-wicket win against Afghanistan in the second T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Afghanistan set a target of 147 runs, losing 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Nasum Ahmed (2-25) and Rishad Hossain (2-45) ... Read more
ICC Women’s World Cup: Tigresses starts strong
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh began their ICC Women’s World Cup in style with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Opting to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs. Bangladesh then reached 131-3 in 31.1 overs, thanks to an unbeaten knock of ... Read more
Aminul, Fahim set to be elected unopposed
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com It looks like Aminul Islam Bulbul, the current president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and vice-president Nazmul Abedeen Fahim are on track to be elected without any opposition in the upcoming board of directors’ election. This comes after the Election Commission rejected three nomination papers on Monday. On Monday, the Election ... Read more