News Desk : dhakamirror.com Cyclone “Dana” over North Odisha and adjoining area moved and weakened North-Northwestwards and now lies over the same area as a land depression. It is likely to move West-Northwestwards further and weaken gradually and will become insignificant, said a Met office bulletin on Saturday, reports UNB. “Light to moderate rain or ... Read more
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‘Tales of Banishanta’ at German festival
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The directorial venture of Bangladeshi filmmaker Md Shahadat Hossain titled Tales of Banishanta was premiered at the 58th Hof International Film Festival in Germany on Friday. The 66-minute documentary film, a cinematic anthology of prostitution on the island of Banishanta in Bangladesh, was screened at the Central Kino Hof Theatre. At ... Read more
Scholastica students stage Walt Disney’s ‘Tangled’ at Uttara campus
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The students of Drama, Music and Dance clubs of Scholastica senior campus in Uttara staged the Walt Disney’s musical adventure comedy play titled Tangled at the STM Hall of the campus on Thursday and Friday. François Grosjean, director of Alliance Francaise de Dhaka, attended the shows as chief guest and enlightened ... Read more
Man crushed to death after trying to take selfie with elephant in India
World Desk : dhakamirror.com A man was trampled to death after trying to take selfie with an elephant on Thursday. Srikant Satre, 23, and two of his friends ventured into the Abapur forest in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli after receiving reports that an elephant had been spotted nearby. Once they saw the elephant, the trio decided to ... Read more
‘Naked and Afraid’ star dies aged 34 in car crash
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Naked and Afraid star Sarah Danser has died in a car accident at the age of 34. The reality star was reportedly sitting in a parked car when a man drove at speed into the vehicle in Kahala, Hawaii, on Sunday (October 20). The driver, 59, is believed to have lost ... Read more
Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
Entertainment desk : dhakamirror.com Ron Ely, whose sophisticated spin on the character Tarzan was broadcast to televisions across the world, has died at the age of 86, his family said Wednesday. The American actor’s title role on the 1960s television show Tarzan was an updated take on the grunting, vine-swinging hero, instead portraying him as ... Read more
Boeing-made satellite just fell apart in space
Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com A Boeing-manufactured communications satellite, Intelsat 33e, has disintegrated in orbit, says The Verge. The incident was first reported by Jalopnik on Saturday, and later confirmed by Intelsat. The company said the satellite had stopped working due to an “anomaly,” and declared it a “total loss” on Monday. “We are coordinating with ... Read more
How to keep your laptop’s battery in good health
Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that most laptops use aren’t immortal. Over time, they naturally degrade, holding less charge and delivering shorter battery life. But with a few simple strategies, you can extend your laptop battery’s life and keep it performing well for longer. Battery degradation? Lithium-ion batteries work through chemical reactions, ... Read more
Maximum entry age for public jobs to be 32
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has approved raising the maximum age for applying for public service jobs to 32 years. This decision was made at a meeting of the interim government’s advisory council, said a press release issued by the Cabinet Division today. The current age threshold is 30, and 32 for children of ... Read more
Cyclone Dana heads towards India
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Skies remained overcast all over Bangladesh amidst light to heavy rains accompanied by gusts as the cyclonic storm Dana barreled down the Bay of Bengal towards the Indian coast between Odisha and West Bengal on Wednesday. Forecasters said that Bangladesh has little to worry about as the cyclone was moving away ... Read more
Tourist access to suspend in St Martins in February
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has decided that tourist access to Saint Martin’s Island will be suspended in February to protect the island’s fragile ecology and ensure environmental preservation. Tourists will be allowed to visit the island from November to January, with overnight stays prohibited in November. In December and January, tourists can stay ... Read more
Six Seasons Hotel offers Chinese special BBQ buffet with B1G3 offer till October 31
City Desk : dhakamirror.com Six Seasons Hotel is excited to announce the BBQ buffet dinner – Chinese special! at its stunning rooftop restaurant, Sky Pool. This exclusive dining experience, complete with panoramic lake views, will be available until October 31, 2024. Perfect for those seeking the best buffet in Gulshan, this dinner also includes an ... Read more
Bashundhara Toiletries introduces “Alora 2in1” Hair & Body Wash: first ever in Bangladesh
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Bashundhara Toiletries announced the launch of “Alora 2-in-1” Hair and Body Wash, an innovative product designed to simplify your daily care routine. As Bangladesh’s first 2-in-1 solution for both hair and skin, Alora offers a unique blend of premium ingredients that cleanse, nourish, and revitalize. “Alora 2-in-1” is formulated with two ... Read more
Praava Health hosts Pink Together event to raise breast cancer awareness
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Praava Health hosted the “Pink Together” event to raise awareness about breast cancer. This significant gathering took place at Praava Health’s flagship facility in Banani, Dhaka, bringing together medical professionals, community members, and celebrities to foster dialogue and education about breast cancer prevention and early detection. Recognising that breast cancer is ... Read more
Singer Moni Kishore’s body recovered from Rampura flat
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Police recovered the body of singer Moni Kishore from a house in the capital’s Rampura area last night (19 October). Police recovered the body at about 11:30PM on Saturday from his house behind Rampura TV centre. Rampura Police Station SI Khan Abdur Rahman said, “At 10PM, owner of the house called ... Read more
Artcell celebrates 25 years on their milestone USA tour
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Iconic Bangladesh rock band Artcell is making waves across the United States. The Bangladeshi band is celebrating 25 years of their glorious music on tour. Today they’ll bring their high-energy performance to Denver, already causing a stir among fans as part of their anniversary tour. Artcell kicked off their US tour ... Read more
ACI Motors enthrals Ctg Motor Fest with Yamaha super bikes
City Desk : dhakamirror.com ACI Motors Limited showcased their spectacular arrangement with a raft of events at the “7th Chattogram Motor Fest 2024” at GEC Convention Hall in the port city, according to a press release. The events were divided into bike display and touch and feel experience activities. Of the events, the automobile company ... Read more
350cc Royal Enfield set for Bangladesh launch on October 21
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Ifad Motors, the manufacturer and sole distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Bangladesh, is gearing up to launch the iconic motorcycle brand in the country on Monday (21 October). Four models will be introduced: Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic and the bikers will have 12 different colour options at competitive prices ... Read more
Gold price crosses Tk 1.4 lakh per bhori
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) today (19 October) increased the price of gold by Tk2,613 per bhori, followed by a price hike in the local bullion market. According to a Bajus statement, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk1,40,061 per bhori (11.664 grams). The new rate will be effective from tomorrow (20 ... Read more
Low pressure likely to form in Bay on Tuesday: BMD
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A low pressure is likely to form over the central Bay of Bengal around Tuesday, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today. In its latest weather bulletin, BMD said rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and ... Read more