Market players blame economic and political uncertainty Jagaran Chakma Sales of luxury sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have been almost nil since July this year as customers have reined in spending amid the ongoing economic downturn and sudden political changeover in Bangladesh. According to various market insiders, sales have fallen by about 95 percent ... Read more					
				
				
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					Robert F. Kennedy’s widow Ethel Kennedy being treated in hospital after stroke
						World Desk : dhakamirror.com Ethel Kennedy, a social justice advocate and the widow of late U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, is recovering in a hospital after suffering a stroke last week, her grandson said in a statement . “I wanted to let you know about my incredible grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She has had a ... Read more					
				Italian embassy to resolve 20,000 visa applications by December: Foreign adviser
						News Desk : dhakamirror.com Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said that the Italian Embassy in Dhaka will clear 20,000 visa applications by December as many visa applications had been pending for a long time. “Twenty thousand visa cases have been cleared from Rome. [However] Progress in issuing those visas is very slow. ... Read more					
				Olly Stone dashes home from Pakistan tour to get married
						Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Olly Stone is set to fly back to England from the Pakistan tour on Wednesday for his wedding, making his participation in the second Test unlikely. With the match scheduled just days after his wedding, Stone’s return in time to be considered for selection is uncertain. Though the exact date of ... Read more					
				Prof Mobasser Monem appointed as new PSC Chairman
						News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has appointed Dr Mobasser Monem, a Professor of Governance and Public Management at the University of Dhaka, as the new Chairman of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). Along with Professor Monem, four others have been appointed as members of the BPSC. The four members are– Md Suzayet Ullah, ... Read more					
				Artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury’s 2nd death anniv today
						Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com oday is the second anniversary of the death of artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury. Born in 1937 in Cumilla, Samarjit Roy graduated in graphic design from the then Government Art Institute, now the faculty of fine art, Dhaka University, in 1960. He joined the Dhaka University and worked for 43 years, and ... Read more					
				‘X’ launches new smartwatches in Bangladesh
						Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com A new smartwatch featuring a 3D interface has been launched in Bangladesh by the Hong Kong-based brand ‘X.’ The local company DX Group is the exclusive distributor for South Asia. Three models are now available: the X Watch SE, priced at BDT 2,099; the X Watch 1, priced at BDT 2,999; ... Read more					
				Taylor Swift becomes world’s wealthiest female musician with $1.6 billion net worth
						Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com American pop singer, Taylor Swift has surpassed Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician with her net worth estimated to be $1.6 billion. Her new net worth come in the wake of her record-breaking Eras Tour and the ongoing success of her catalog, which continued to captivate her fans worldwide. ... Read more					
				Govt urges IOM to evacuate Bangladeshis
						News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka has requested the International Organisation for Migration to arrange chartered flights to bring back Bangladeshis willing to leave Lebanon amid airstrikes by Israel on the West Asian country. ‘We have requested the IOM to arrange flights to evacuate Bangladeshis willing to leave Lebanon. But Beirut’s airport is currently unsafe for ... Read more					
				Flood puts hundreds at risk of starvation
						Emran Hossain The ongoing flash flooding puts hundreds of farmer families at immediate risk of starvation in Sherpur district, washing away the rice they stored from the previous harvest and also destroying the standing paddy fields. The divisional office of the Department of Agricultural Extension estimated that the flood affected 97,000 hectares of standing aman ... Read more					
				Price hikes strain people
						Moinul Haque The soaring prices of essential commodities, including rice, vegetables, eggs and broiler chicken, put increasing pressure on the low-income people, pushing them further to the wall. Market analysts have expressed concerns over the unusual spiralling of prices of the essentials, criticising the interim government for its failure to take timely action to protect ... Read more					
				Music prodigy Nell Smith dies aged 17
						Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Music prodigy Nell Smith has died at the aged of 17 in car accident, her family has announced. Smith was seen as a rising star in the industry, and was set to release her debut album in 2025. She first rose to fame after releasing an album of Nick Cave covers ... Read more					
				Woman eaten by shark while on dream diving trip
						World Desk : dhakamirror.com An American tourist was eaten by a shark while on a dream diving vacation with friends in Indonesia. The body of Colleen Monfore, of South Dakota, was found inside the shark’s stomach after she was swept out to sea by strong currents, The Sun reported. Monfore, 68, and six friends were ... Read more					
				Michael Jackson was still a virgin at age 35
						Lisa Marie Presley opens up about her relationship with late popstar in memoir Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir shares intimate details from her relationship with Michael Jackson. After first meeting when they were young, Presley and Jackson got together romantically in 1994. Before they officially began dating, Presley was still married ... Read more					
				realme 12: The Speed Dominator launched
						Business Desk : dhakamirror.com realme has unveiled its latest handset, the realme 12, in Bangladesh featuring SUPERVOOC charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess. This new device sets unprecedented standards with the ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy in the mid-range segment, reads a press release. At the core of the realme 12 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, ... Read more					
				TECNO mobile Bangladesh wins best retailer award 2024
						Business Desk : dhakamirror.com TECNO Mobile Bangladesh has been awarded the title of the best retailer of mobile handsets at the prestigious Bangladesh retail congress . This honour is a testament to our unwavering focus on enhancing consumer satisfaction and convenience. We believe that our consumers are at the heart of our success and are ... Read more					
				BSA to reopen National Theatre Hall on Friday
						Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is scheduled to reopen the National Theatre Hall and its two rehearsal rooms on Friday, said a press release on Monday. The theatre troupe can stage one show in one shift, and they have to give the member lists of troupes involved with productions at the BSA office. ... Read more					
				Mastercard hold technology conference 2024
						Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Mastercard recently organised the “Mastercard Tech Conference Q4, 2024” at a city hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with participants from various banks and financial institutions. Zakia Sultana and Sohail Alim, Directors at Mastercard, Bangladesh, inaugurated the session. Munish Jairath, Director of Technology Account Management, Vageesh Raghavendra, Manager of Technology Account Management, and ... Read more					
				Stellar performers in Bangladesh travel, tourism and hospitality are honoured
						Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The recognition programme, first of its kind in the country, was organised by the travel and tourism publication the Bangladesh Monitor. The programme is supported by Prime Bank PLC, a private-sector financial institution whose commitment to the industry’s growth is unwavering. Online travel agency BuyTickets, travel technology provider Sabre, and tea ... Read more					
				Former Barcelona and Spain football star Iniesta retires
						Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain’s World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona’s tiki-taka thrive for so long, announced his retirement from soccer on Tuesday. The 40-year-old Iniesta ended a 22-year career that also included two European Championship titles and four Champions Leagues trophies. ... Read more					
				
					
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						
						