News Desk : dhakamirror.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced that police verification will no longer be necessary for obtaining a passport, thereby reducing unnecessary hassle for citizens. “Getting a passport is a basic right. We have established a rule that eliminates the need for police verification,” he stated. While speaking at the opening session ... Read more
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Farida Parveen returns home after illness
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Farida Parveen, the renowned Lalon singer has returned home after recovering from serious health issues that required extensive medical treatment. She was admitted to the hospital on February 1 due to respiratory distress, along with complications related to diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems. After spending several days in the ... Read more
Metro rail achieves record 4 lakh daily passengers
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Metro Rail has achieved a remarkable milestone by carrying over 400,000 passengers in a single day. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the Metro Rail, announced this achievement on their official Facebook page on Friday night. For the first time, Metro Rail recorded 403,164 passengers. The Metro Rail ... Read more
Deschamps confirms the return of Mbappé
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Kylian Mbappe is set to return to international duty with France during the upcoming break in March, as reported by besocer.com. This was confirmed by ‘Les Blues’ head coach Didier Deschamps, who stated that the Real Madrid striker “will be part of the squad” in an interview with ‘L’Equipe’. Mbappe’s dedication ... Read more
Tigers leave for Dubai
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh cricket team left for Dubai in the early hours of Friday for the Champions Trophy, which begins in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh team will play a warm-up match against the Mohammad Haris-led Pakistan Shaheens at the ICC Cricket Academy ground in Dubai on ... Read more
Saif Ali Khan shares experience of knife attack: “Something just kind of took over and I just grabbed him”
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com After a frightening encounter with an intruder in his own home, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has finally spoken out. In an interview with the Indian publication Bombay Times, he shared the chilling details of that night, his incredible survival, and the doubts expressed by the public afterward. It was meant ... Read more
Simmons discusses Champions Trophy preparation Issues
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons acknowledged that the team’s preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy has not been ideal, but he remains hopeful that his players will quickly regain their ODI form before the tournament starts. “I agree that it is not the best preparation. However, they have been playing white-ball ... Read more
Most people, about 66% think civil servants behave as if they are rulers
News Desk : dhakamirror.com More than 100,000 participants have contributed their responses to reform commission’s online survey 80% of the respondents believe that the administration is not approachable for the general public, according to a survey conducted by the Public Administration Reform Commission. Additionally, 66% of participants feel that civil servants act as if they ... Read more
Green Delta launches Bangladesh’s first insurance for pets
Initially, the policy will cover dogs and cats Sukanta Halder Green Delta has launched the country’s first insurance for pets, which the insurer sees as a milestone for the industry. This innovative product provides crucial financial protection for beloved companion animals, covering a range of unforeseen events, including accidental injuries, critical illnesses, and specified diseases, ... Read more
Apex Bangladesh Fashion Legacy 2025 combines cultural heritage with global style trends
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Keeping pace with global fashion trends while celebrating the country’s fashion heritage, innovative designs, and sustainable production, the second edition of the “Apex Bangladesh Fashion Legacy Fashion Show 2025” was held in Dhaka. This grand event took place at the Aloki Convention Hall at 7pm on February 8. The fashion show ... Read more
4-year bachelor’s degree at Nat’l Univ to transform into hybrid course
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The interim government has announced plans to shorten the four-year bachelor’s program at the National University to three years, according to Prof M Aminul Islam, special assistant to the education adviser. At an event today at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka, which celebrated International Education Day, Aminul Islam stated ... Read more
Former Justice Abdur Rouf dies
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Former Chief Election Commissioner Justice Md Abdur Rouf has passed away at the age of 91. He died around 10:00 am while receiving treatment at Insaf Barakah Kidney and General Hospital in Dhaka, as stated in a press release. Justice Rouf had been battling heart disease, lung complications, kidney issues, and ... Read more
Bangladesh climbed 4 positions to rank 93rd in global passport index
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh has climbed four notches up in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, ranking 93rd out of 99. However, the number of visa-free destinations for Bangladeshi passport holders has dropped from 42 in 2024 to 39 this year, reflecting a decline in global travel privileges. Despite this improvement in rank — ... Read more
BBS Findings show Madaripur most poverty-stricken district, Noakhali least
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Madaripur has the highest poverty rate in the country, with 54.4% of its population living below the upper poverty line. The district’s upazilas are also significantly affected by poverty, with Dasar upazila reporting a poverty rate of 63.2%, as per a survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). BBS ... Read more
Walton launches ‘AC Exchange Offer’
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Walton on Wednesday announced launch of ‘AC Exchange Offer’ in which customers can buy Walton’s new air conditioners and get 25 per cent discount in exchange of their used ACs of any brands, said a press release. The company also announced a 5-year warranty facility for some printed circuit board models ... Read more
Ekushey Padak: Women’s football team and 14 distinguished individuals set to receive award
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has put forward 14 distinguished individuals and the national women’s football team for the Ekushey Padak in 2025, honoring their remarkable contributions in their respective fields. The cultural affairs ministry announced this on Thursday. The nominees include Azizur Rahman (posthumously) for film, Ustad Nirad Baran Barua (posthumously) and Ferdous ... Read more
New counter-based bus services launch in Dhaka this Thursday
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A new bus service featuring ticket counters is set to launch in Dhaka on Thursday, February 6, with the goal of improving public transport, alleviating traffic congestion, and enhancing passenger safety. The service will officially kick off from Abdullahpur at 10:30 am. This initiative, led by the Dhaka Road Transport Owners ... Read more
SAFF winner Sumaya faces death and rape threats
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com SAFF women’s Championship 2024 winning Bangladesh national team forward Matsushima Sumaya on Tuesday claimed to have received death and rape threats, amid their boycott of training under English coach Peter Butler. ‘Over the past few days, I have received countless death and rape threats—words that have shattered me in ways I ... Read more
Grand event ‘GPH Maharaj Darbar’ held by GPH Ispat
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com GPH Ispat Limited, one of the leading manufacturers of steel rebar in Bangladesh, recently organised “GPH Maharaj Darbar-2024.” A total of 185 channel partners of the company across the country participated in the two-day event, according to a press release. The company recognised top-performing partners in various categories based on their ... Read more
Fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Six international flights were diverted to Sylhet and Kolkata airports today due to dense fog at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). Of the six flights, Jazeera Airways was arriving from Kuwait, Salam Air from Muscat, two US-Bangla Airlines from Dubai, Qatar Airways from Doha, and a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from ... Read more