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Mushfiq on the verge of reaching 100 Test appearances

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh’s talented wicketkeeper-batter, is on the verge of making history as the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach 100 Test appearances. This milestone is within reach following Cricket Ireland’s decision to take part in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting on November 10. Ireland will tour Bangladesh between November ... Read more

Amar Ekushey Book Fair to begin Dec 17

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The forthcoming ‘Amar Ekushey Book Fair’, Bangladesh’s largest month-long book fair, will be held from December 17, 2025 to January 17, 2026 due to the forthcoming national elections and Ramadan, said a press release on Thursday. The press release, issued by Bangla Academy director general Mohammad Azam, said that the decision ... Read more

Tourism Fest 2025 takes place at Dhaka Regency

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City Desk : dhakamirror.com With festive decor, live food counters, and a vibrant ambiance, Tourism Fest 2025 was inaugurated at Dhaka Regency’s rooftop restaurant Grill On The Skyline at 5:00pm on Wednesday, said a press release. The Inauguration programme was held successfully with the joyful presence of Shahid Hamid FIH, executive director and managing director ... Read more

Bashundhara Residential Area embraces electric shuttle buses

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City Desk : dhakamirror.com In Dhaka, rickshaw pullers are known for charging higher fares, and even short rides can set passengers back between Tk50 and Tk70. For school students or their guardians, that fare gets doubled. To tackle this problem as well as to reduce traffic congestion, an electric shuttle bus service has been launched ... Read more

22% minors in Bangladesh’s sex trade

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least 22 percent of victims of commercial sexual exploitation (abuse of a person, or a minor, through sexual activities in exchange for money, goods, or other benefits) in Bangladesh are children, said speakers at an event yesterday. They shared the information at the launch of “Project Shurakkha”, an initiative of ... Read more

Chinese teens face $300K fine for hotpot urination scandal

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World Desk : dhakamirror.com Two teenagers who urinated into a pot of broth at a popular hotpot restaurant have been imposed a fine of 2.2 million yuan ($309,000; £227,000) to two catering companies in China. The incident, which took place in February at a Shanghai branch of Haidilao, the largest hotpot chain in China, sparked ... Read more

WB Reports Bangladesh Heat Costs at $1.78 Billion in 2024

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Rising temperatures in Bangladesh are fueling a surge in heat-related illnesses, leading to the loss of 250 million workdays in 2024 and economic losses estimated at $1.33–1.78 billion, representing about 0.3 to 0.4 percent of Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, according to a new World Bank report. The report ... Read more

Art competition held marking Ozone Day

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The Department for Environment held a children’s art competition on 12 September in Agargaon, Dhaka, for World Ozone Day 2025. This year’s theme, “From science to global action,” was translated into Bengali as “Biggyansommoto kormo, ozone rokkhay bormo,” which means actions guided by science, commitment to ozone protection. The theme inspired ... Read more

Orientation programme held at UCSI University

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com UCSI University in Banani, Dhaka held its orientation programme for new students of the September 2025 semester on its campus on Saturday, said a press release. New students, their parents, and faculty members attended the event. Special guests included Prof Mohd Kushairi bin Mohd Rajuddin from UCSI University Malaysia and Registrar ... Read more

Xiaomi launches Redmi Pad 2 in Bangladesh

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Pad 2 in Bangladesh, offering an advanced display, long battery life, and enhanced sound to improve the digital experience for local users. The device features an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering a smooth experience for streaming, content creation, and gaming. Its adaptive ... Read more

Farida Parveen passes away

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com “Queen of Lalon Geeti” Farida Parveen passed away at the Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka Mohakhali tonight (13 September). She was 70. She was put on life support at the Universal Medical College Hospital at Mohakhali. She died at about 10:15pm, said Asish Chakroborty, managing director of Universal Medical College ... Read more

Google Pay Launching in Bangladesh Next Week

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Google Pay is set to make its debut in Bangladesh by the middle of next week, ushering in a new era of hassle-free digital transactions for users. In partnership with global payment giants Mastercard and Visa, City Bank will roll out the contactless payment service at the Westin Dhaka hotel on ... Read more

Truck crash unleashes 250 million bees in US

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World Desk : dhakamirror.com A commercial truck carrying around 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms) of honeybee hives flipped over in the western United States, releasing millions of bees, authorities reported on Friday. The incident took place in northwestern Washington state, near the Canadian border close to Lynden, according to social media updates from the Whatcom County ... Read more

Khaleda receives warm welcome upon her return home from London

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia arrived at her Gulshan residence, Firoza, at about 1:30pm on Tuesday after returning from London, where she had undergone four months of medical treatment. The special aircraft, an air ambulance provided by the Qatari royal family, carrying Khaleda Zia landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International ... Read more

Police clearance no longer required for passports

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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

Farida Parveen returns home after illness

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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