By Dhaka Mirror, dhakamirror.com Currently, US President Joe Biden’s Special Envoy for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain is visiting Bangladesh. Rashad, an American of Indian descent, who was nominated as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom by President Joe Biden, won Senate approval in an 85-5 vote in December last
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces one of his newborn twins has died
By Dhaka Mirror, dhakamirror.com Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the death of his newborn son in a statement posted Monday on social media. The Manchester United forward, 37, was expecting twins with his partner Georgina Rodriguez, 28, but revealed on social media that she had given birth to a girl, while their son died. The post states: ... Read more
‘Jabbar er Boli Khela’ to be held on April 24-26
Chattogram City Corporation have decided to hold the 111th edition of popular wrestling competition “Jabbar er Boli Khela” from April 24 to 26 on the Kotwali to Andarkilla road in the port city. CCC Mayor Rezaul Karim Chwodhury made the announcement in a press briefing yesterday.On April 13, the committee announced suspension of this year’s ... Read more
War offers more Canadian work for local freelancers
Says an expert Opportunities for Bangladeshi freelancers have widened in the Canadian outsourcing market since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a joint working group on strengthening commercial relations. Most Canadian companies used to hire freelancers from India, Russia and Ukraine, said Nuzhat Tam Zaman, co-chair of the Canada-Bangladesh Joint Working Group, a public-private platform
Baishakh gets its colours back after two years
After a gap of two years due to the pandemic, the country’s people celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla new year, with due fervour on Thursday. Sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan and security arrangements were maintained in the celebrations as well. Celebrations to welcome the new
BUET admission test on June 4 and 18
The first-year admission test for the academic session of 2021-22 at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will be held on June 4 and 18. University authorities issued a notice setting the date today. The tests will be taken in two steps. The preliminary
Harry and Meghan visit Queen together for first time since quitting as royals
Royals Harry and Meghan visited Queen Elizabeth on Thursday in a secret face-to-face meeting, The Sun has reported. The couple stopped off in the UK on their way to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands and took the opportunity to visit the Queen and also Prince Charles, during a stop at Windsor Castle. It was Harry ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan honoured with a happiness card in Dubai
Bollywood superstar and the celebrity face of Dubai tourism Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with a happiness card by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs on April 13. A picture of the ‘Pathaan’ star holding his newly-gained happiness card was posted on the authorities’ Twitter account. The card aims to give Khan a slew ... Read more
Samina teams up with Nachiketa
Renowned singer Samina Chowdhury has lent her voice to a song composed by popular Indian musician Nachiketa Chakraborty, said a press release. National Award-winning lyricist Zulfiqer Russell has written the song titled EktuKhani Koshto Diteo while Ridwan Nabi Pancham arranged the music of the song, which was released on the YouTube channel of Zuti Music on ... Read more
Sale of advance bus tickets begins in Dhaka
The sale of advance tickets for long-routed bus ahead of Eid ul-Fitr journeys has begun in the capital on Friday. On the day, tickets for different southern and northern destinations are being sold in Gabtoli and Asad Gate areas in the city. The tickets are available for journeys from April 26 to May 1. Bangladesh Bus-Truck ... Read more
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt are now ‘man and wife’!
The most anticipated wedding of B-town finally happened on Thursday, April 14. The pictures from the wedding are shared by the bride, Alia Bhatt, herself. Sharing the adorable pictures, Alia Bhatt wrote, “Today, surrounded by our family and friends, at home. In our favourite spot-the balcony we’ve spent the last 5 years of our relationship-we ... Read more
Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has launched a bold takeover attempt at Twitter. The Tesla chief executive offered to buy all of Twitter’s shares for $54.20 per share in a single final offer. The deal is valued at about $43 billion while the current market capitalization of Twitter is about $ 35.61 billion. In a ... Read more
“I won’t be playing a full schedule ever again”: Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods wrapped up his improbable return to competitive golf Sunday, finishing near the bottom of the leaderboard (13 over par) for players who made the cut at this weekend’s Masters Tournament. For golf fans, however, just seeing Woods play the entire tournament at Augusta was a treat, and it raised the question of when he’ll play
Khloe Kardashian admits to Photoshopping daughter True into Disneyland photos
Khloé Kardashian has finally confessed photoshopping her daughter, True Thompson into Disneyland pictures after fans called her out on social media. The businesswoman, 37, got herself caught after she accidentally shared her four-year-old daughter True’s first visit to the amusement park for her 4th birthday this week, while promoting the new Hulu show, The Kardashian. “Welllppp ... Read more
Met Police detective arranged to meet 13 year old girl for sex
A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officer has been found guilty of three child sex offences, after he arranged to a meet a 13-year-old girl for sex when he was “on duty working from home”. Francois Olwage, a detective constable who was serving with the Met’s specialist operations unit, was convicted of three child sex offences. Winchester Crown ... Read more
Bangladeshis takes top prize at Quran competition
In Qatar, the Holy Quran Competition is held every year in the name of the architect of modern Qatar, Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad Al Thani. Two Bangladeshi Hafez(s) have placed the first in the Competition in two groups. A young Bangladeshi boy, named Usama and a girl, named Ayesha brought such a rare honor to the ... Read more
Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt finally set to tie the knot
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are set to tie the knot in what is being dubbed as one of the biggest weddings of the Indian film industry. The countdown for biggest wedding in Bollywood has begun. Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt are all set to get hitched on the 15th. The Mehendi & haldi ceremonies ... Read more
Legendary Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Dies Aged 44
Legendary American bodybuilder Cedric McMillan has passed away at the age of 44, his long-time sponsor has confirmed. Black Skull USA, McMillan’s longstanding sponsor, announced the news on their Instagram account,with a statement from CEO Marcelo Bella saying: “We regret to inform you that our
57,856 pilgrims from Bangladesh to perform hajj this year
State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan on Wednesday (April 13, 2022) said a total of 57,856 pilgrims from Bangladesh will be allowed to perform Hajj this year after two years of gap due to Covid-19 restrictions. “From Bangladesh, 57,856 pilgrims will be able to perform Hajj this year. This information
Al-Arafah, Mastercard bring contactless cards
Al-Arafah Islami Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, yesterday launched the first contactless Islami debit and prepaid cards in Bangladesh. The move came after Bangladesh Bank last month gave the green light to roll out contactless debit and prepaid cards with a view to pushing