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Transmission loss keeps rising

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Emran Hossain Transmission loss increased for the second consecutive year in the past financial year with a forecast suggesting further increase over next several years due to mismatched expansions in power and industrial sectors in Bangladesh. The transmission loss in the past financial year meant the loss of electricity worth more than Tk 3,200 crore, ... Read more

Education must foster creativity : Professor Yunus

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday (20 November) that Bangladesh’s education system must foster creativity to create a generation of entrepreneurs. “We should reform the education system in a way that it creates a generation of entrepreneurs. We need education, which helps students become creative people. Our young people ... Read more

Youth leading the way in climate action

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Opinion Musharraf Tansen AS THE world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, it has become clear that today’s youth are not only the most affected but also the most fervent advocates for change. Young people across the globe are stepping into critical roles as climate activists, leaders, innovators, and educators, determined to shape ... Read more

Bangladeshi student studying in US hits record high

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com More than 17,000 Bangladeshi students are now studying in the United States, marking a record number. This information comes from the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The trend shows a significant increase in Bangladeshi students seeking higher education in the US. As a result, Bangladesh has jumped from ... Read more

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig has been crowned Miss Universe 2024 after competing against 125 contestants (down from 130 due to withdrawals and disqualifications) during the final night of the 73rd annual Miss Universe competition held in Mexico City. She makes history as the first Danish woman to win the prestigious ... Read more

Exhibition highlights complicated significance of Buriganga river

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com A six-day group print exhibition depicting the complicated significance of the Buriganga River is under way at Alliance Française de Dhaka. Organised by the Dhaka University printmaking department, the exhibition titled Downward’s Surface is displaying more than a hundred artworks created by 23 fourth-year bachelor’s and master’s students of the department. ... Read more

Runa Laila’s birthday celebrated

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The 72nd birthday of legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila was celebrated in Dhaka on Sunday. A celebrated artiste with over 10,000 songs in 18 languages, Runa Laila’s channel offers a mix of Bollywood hits, Bengali folk, and patriotic songs, cementing her legacy in the global music scene. She expressed gratitude for ... Read more

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was observed in Bangladesh on Sunday as elsewhere in the world. To mark the day, different government and non-government organisations held different programmes on the day. The day is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. Dhaka North City Corporation on ... Read more

23rd Dhaka Intl Film Festival to take place in January 2025

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled for January 11 to 19, 2025, in Dhaka. The festival’s main theme focuses on “Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society.” This event aims to enhance the quality of films and their impact on society. The 23rd DIFF plans to showcase approximately ... Read more

Ugarte’s heroics help Uruguay defeat Colombia in dramatic qualifier

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Uruguay secures thrilling win against Colombia thanks to Ugarte’s impressive late efforts in FIFA World Cup qualifying. Manuel Ugarte scored a remarkable goal in stoppage time, giving Uruguay a 3-2 win against Colombia in the South American World Cup qualifiers at Centenario Stadium on Friday night. The match started brightly for ... Read more

West Indies announce team for Bangladesh Tests

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled the West Indies Test squad for the highly anticipated two-match series against Bangladesh starting November 22. Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the Windies squad features an exciting mix of seasoned, in-form players and fresh talent. Justin Greaves is performing well and has excelled in the domestic white-ball ... Read more

Horlicks Brain Olympiad picks 22 participants for final round

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Horlicks Brain Games Olympiad has recently selected the top 22 talented students of Dhaka region for its final round. After the online preliminary round participated by more than 22,000 students across the country, regional level rounds were held in Khulna, Dhaka, Chattogram, Rangpur, and Mymensingh. One thousand students from each ... Read more

People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 crown goes to John Krasinski

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com People magazine has named actor and filmmaker John Krasinski the Sexiest Man Alive for 2024 The yearly and coveted title was announced on Tuesday during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The actor-writer-director has starred in the US version of The Office before leading the action series Jack Ryan. He has ... Read more

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital arrives Chattogram for 11th time

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world’s only fully-accredited air-based ophthalmic teaching and surgical hospital, has arrived in Bangladesh for the 11th time to conduct training on ophthalmology. The MD-10 aircraft housing the flying eye hospital (FEH) landed at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport around 12:20pm Thursday. Orbis International Country Director Dr ... Read more

Banglalink teams up with Vivo to provide special data deals for youth

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Banglalink, the country’s innovative digital operator, has partnered with vivo to launch a data offer specifically designed for tech-savvy youth. This collaboration aims to provide more convenient access to various digital services and exclusive content. Aligned with the ‘Youth’s Choice Smartphone’ proposition, Banglalink is offering 18GB of free data with the ... Read more

Chief Adviser opens waiting lounge at Dhaka airport

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dr. Muhammad Yunus has opened a new waiting lounge for expatriate workers and their families at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The lounge was inaugurated after his return from the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Yunus mentioned that he had previously opened a lounge for expatriate workers before ... Read more

Thousands in Australia throng to see once a decade blooming “corpse flower”

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World Desk : dhakamirror.com Thousands of people recently visited Geelong Botanic Gardens in Victoria, Australia, to watch the blooming ‘corpse flower’. According to CNN, thousands of visitors lined up in the south of Melbourne to see a once-in-a-decade-blooming Corpse flower and experience its smell. Corpse Flower, which is also known as Amorphophallus titanum or Titan ... Read more

Saudi Arabia opens doors to nurses from Bangladesh in landmark move

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There are only a few dozen clinicians among nearly 30 lakh Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia Kamran Siddiqui Highlights Saudi Arabia has begun recruiting Bangladeshi nurses, marking a significant milestone in overseas employment, as the Gulf nation traditionally employs lower-wage, less-skilled workers from the country. The recruitment process, targeting an initial intake of 500 nurses, ... Read more