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Kalim Sharafi’s death anniv today

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Today is the 14th anniversary of the death of Independence Award-winning cultural activist-Tagore exponent Kalim Sharafi. Born on May 8, 1924 in Birbhum of West Bengal, British India to Syed Sami Ahmed and Begum Aliya, Kalim Sharafi developed a passion for music at an early age. He recorded 18 albums, 15 ... Read more

Job aspirants can now try 4 times for BCS exam

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com From now a job seekers will be able to sit for Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations up to a maximum of four times. This decision was taken at a meeting of the advisory council chaired by chief adviser Dr Mohammad Yunus at his office on Thursday, said a press release from ... Read more

Unilever’s 15th edition of BizMaestros launches Nov 3

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The 15th edition of BizMaestros-UFLP, the flagship business competition of Unilever Bangladesh, embodying the “Thrill of Real Business”, is all set to begin on November 3. As a leading player in the FMCG sector, Unilever Bangladesh has been at the forefront of skill development initiatives for over six decades, establishing BizMaestros ... Read more

DU-affiliated 7-college students block Science Laboratory for 2nd consecutive day

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) have blocked the Science Lab intersection in the capital on Wednesday for the second consecutive day to press home their demand for a separate autonomous university. They blocked the crossing at about 11:00am halting vehicular movement. Students of the seven colleges — ... Read more

Banglalink introduces affordable 4G Phone in partnership with Symphony

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Banglalink and Symphony have joined forces to launch the “My First 4G Phone” campaign to make 4G technology more accessible and affordable. Through this campaign, they seek to bridge the digital divide by offering high-quality 4G phones at an unbeatable price, empowering more people to benefit from fast, reliable internet connectivity.The ... Read more

Dhaka International Folk Festival set to make its grand comeback

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The Dhaka International Folk Festival is set to make a vibrant comeback in January 2025 after a five-year break, much to the delight of folk music lovers. The festival’s organizer Sun Communications Limited recently confirmed the dates and venue, stirring excitement among folk music enthusiasts. Scheduled to run from January 23 ... Read more

Tabith Awal elected new BFF president

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Tabith Mohammad Awal has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Football Federation for the next four years following a landslide victory in the BFF polls on Saturday. The two-time former BFF vice-president, a politician and businessman, Tabith secured 123 votes against five secured by the other contestant at this ... Read more

Madrasa student drowns in Cox’s Bazar

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com A madrasa student drowned near the beach in Cox’s Bazar around 12:30pm today (26 October). The incident happened at Sugandha Point, confirmed Executive Magistrate of Tourism Division of Cox’s Bazar district administration Md Tanvir Hossain. The deceased has been identified as Mahmudur Rahman, son of Didarul Alam from Banglabazar area under ... Read more

Cyclone Dana turns into land depression

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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

‘Tales of Banishanta’ at German festival

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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

‘Naked and Afraid’ star dies aged 34 in car crash

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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