Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The French soccer player has opted to have surgery on his right knee and the recovery time could prevent him from taking part in the competition, which will be held this winter.It’s been a turbulent start to the season for Paul Pogba and judging by some recent revelations, things are only ... Read more
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Mushfiq leaves T20Is with modest legacy
Nafis Almas Siam After retiring from Twenty20 Internationals, when people will look back on Mushfiqur Rahim’s 16-year career in this format, they will remember him more for the runs he could not score rather than for the runs he scored. Mushfiq ended his T20I career with the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, with 102 ... Read more
Mushfiqur retires from T20Is
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. The announcement came from its official Facebook page on Sunday afternoon. Mushfiqur’s Facebook post read: “As salaa mualaikum to all, hope you are doing well. “I have been grateful to have you all beside me throughout my long ... Read more
Dr Ibrahim’s 33rd death anniversary
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Today is the 33rd death anniversary of National Professor Dr Mohammad Ibrahim, also founder of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. Different associate organisations will place wreaths at his grave in the capital’s Banani Graveyard at 8:00am, said a press release.
Man who traveled ticketless on train while working govt job pays off debt
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Emdadul Haque, a government employee who, during his tenure, had traveled several times without tickets on different trains on the Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Sylhet railways recently paid for all his tickets after retiring. Emdadul Haque (61) from South Mourail area of Brahmanbaria town came to the booking assistant room at Brahmanbaria train ... Read more
Notre Dame Univ welcomes freshers
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Notre Dame University Bangladesh welcomed its freshers of the fall semester in an orientation programme on the campus in the capital on Monday. Addressing the event as chief guest, professor Mesbahuddin Ahmed, former chairman of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council, said, ‘Notre Dame is a place which established based on discipline. From ... Read more
Coaching centers will remain closed from September 12th to October 2nd
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Education Minister Dipu Moni said on Monday that all coaching centers would remain closed from September 12 to October 2 to check the question leak during the secondary school certificate and its equivalent exams of 2022 from September 15.
Strengthening cultural awareness
Gram Theatre commemorates anniversary through a boat ride Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Gram Theater held a cultural boat ride to commemorate its 40th anniversary in Rajshahi on Saturday. The boat ride was called ‘Bangla Natyaer Naujatra’. Theater President Nasiruddin Yousuf Bachchu opened the journey from the Alupatty top of the Padma River in ... Read more
Liz Truss is the new British Prime Minister
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Liz Truss was named leader of the ruling Conservative Party and Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, taking power at a time when the country is facing a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and recession.
We cannot advance and leave them behind
Suborno Nagorik Foundation honors inspiring people with disabilities News Desk : dhakamirror.com 15 people with disabilities and organizations supporting them from across the country received crests and certificates yesterday at the Daffodil Education Network conference hall in Dhanmondi. The event, titled “UCBL Suborna Nagorik Award 2022: Special Citizen Award for Changing perception and Improving the ... Read more
Uber made BDT 45 billion in economic contributions to Bangladesh Last year: report
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Public First, a UK-based policy research firm, conducted the research and produced the Ubers 2021 Bangladesh Economic Impact Report, which was released today at a ceremony in the capital. The study shows how Uber is helping to transform the on-demand economy for users, driver partners and the general public by producing ... Read more
519 people killed in road accidents in August
News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least 519 people died in 458 road accidents across Bangladesh in August, according to a report compiled by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).Among the deceased were 64 women and 69 children.Another 961 people were injured in the accidents last month.Meanwhile, 172 people have been killed in 183 motorcycle accidents – ... Read more
Renaissance Dhaka organizes blood donation camp with the Quantum Foundation
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, under Marriott’s flagship, held an all-day blood donation camp at its banquet hall on Sunday in partnership with the Quantum Foundation, according to a press release. “As the world’s largest hospitality company, we always care for our society and in regards to that, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel ... Read more
Uttara University Launches Special Admissions Campaign
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Uttara University has launched a special campaign keeping track of the ongoing admissions period with affordable tution offer. The 15-day campaign will run from September 1-15, 2022, according to a press release. There is a special 50% waiver on the entry fee during the 2022 Fall Sale campaign.
Snowtex Group receives ‘Bangladesh Business Award-2019’
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Snowtex Group, an export-oriented company in the apparel industry, has received the Bangladesh Business Award 2019. The company previously earned the award in the category for “Best Business Entrepreneur of the Year,” and on Friday, it was officially awarded to it at the “Bangladesh Business Award-2020” ceremony held at the ... Read more
2 climbers from Bangladesh for the GoZayaan Expedition Ladakh
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Two Bangladeshi mountaineers Salehin Arshady and Imran Khan plan to attempt a series of peaks in the western part of the great Himalayas. Titled GoZayaan Expedition Ladakh, five high mountain peaks are to be climbed, including Kang Yatse II (6250m), Dzo Zongo (6250m), Dzo Zongo East (6200m), Regioni Mallai Ri-I (6080m) ... Read more
Gazi Mazharul Anwar passes away
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Legendary lyricist, director, producer and screenwriter Gazi Mazharul Anwar is no more. His daughter-in-law, Shahana Mirza, confirmed that he passed away at 6:30am today. The iconic personality composed more than 20,000 songs for various media including radio, television and cinema over 60 years.
Tea workers return to work after 15 days
Many of them say Tk-50 hike inconsistent with current prices of essentials Mintu Deshwara After a 15-day work abstention, tea workers resumed work for a daily wage of Tk 170 yesterday morning. Majority of them expressed their dissatisfaction over the Tk 50 pay hike and said they resumed work as they had no alternative. “My ... Read more
Romo Rouf Chowdhury elected Bank Asia chairman
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Romo Rouf Chowdhury has been elected chairman of Bank Asia Ltd in the 479th meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank on Thursday. Before being elected as the chairman, he was one of the vice-chairmen of the bank. Chowdhury is one of the sponsor shareholders as well as sponsor ... Read more
HSBC recognised as market leader in corporate banking, CSR and ESG
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) Bangladesh was named as the market leader in Bangladesh in the highest three categories for corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate banking in a survey done by Euromoney. This survey is an independent assessment conducted by Euromoney, a ... Read more