News Desk : dhakamirror.com The US Embassy in Dhaka opened a new American Corner in Sylhet on November 27. This initiative is a collaboration between the US Embassy and local Bangladeshi organizations. It aims to enhance connections between local communities and the United States. The project focuses on strengthening relationships between the two nations. It ... Read more
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World’s oldest man dies at age 112
World Desk : dhakamirror.com The oldest man in the world has passed away at 112 years old. John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and became the oldest living man in April. He died at his care home in Southport, Merseyside, surrounded by music and love, according to his family. His family ... Read more
Taskin shines but the Tigers defeated
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bowlers, led by pacer Taskin Ahmed, gave Bangladesh an unlikely chance in the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, but the batters were blown away by the West Indies as the Tigers suffered yet another huge defeat on Tuesday. Bangladesh were skittled for 132 runs by the ... Read more
Ivory Coast all out for just 7 runs, lowest ever score in men’s T20I
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Ivory Coast scored only seven runs in a men’s T20 international against Nigeria in Lagos. Nigeria set a high target of 271 runs, led by Selim Salau’s impressive 112 runs off 53 balls. Ivory Coast struggled to respond, losing by 264 runs at the Tafawa Balewa Oval. Six players from Ivory ... Read more
13 years old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest player ever signed in IPL history
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com A 13-year-old Indian boy has made history by being the youngest player sold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for 11 million rupees, about €125,000 or $130,000. He will be trained by former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and will play alongside several ... Read more
Big price drop on Walton desktops, extra 10% off for online orders
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, the leading technology product manufacturing and marketing company in Bangladesh, has come up with a huge price drop on its desktop computers. This attractive price drop is applicable on the company’s AMD Ryzen™ processor-powered Avian series desktops. Under this, customers are enjoying a minimum price drop of ... Read more
Most Decorated Olympian of Australia Emma McKeon announces retirement
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Emma McKeon, Australia’s top Olympic athlete, announced her retirement from all forms of swimming on Monday. She had a remarkable career, winning 14 Olympic medals across three Olympic Games. McKeon also secured 20 medals at world championships during her time in the sport. “I am officially retiring from competitive swimming,” the ... Read more
Daffodil International University to host ICPC-2024 Asia Regional Dhaka Site
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Daffodil International University (DIU) will host the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Regional Dhaka Site 2024 on 7 December at the Shadhinota Sommelon Kendra in Daffodil Smart City, Savar, Dhaka. The announcement was made at a press conference on 24 November at the National Press Club in Dhaka. Professor Dr ... Read more
Bangladesh committed to sweeping labour reforms: Yunus tells US delegation
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The interim government is committed to carrying out sweeping labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign buyers to the country, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told a visiting delegation from the United States. The chief adviser made the comments at his office in Dhaka’s Tejgaon when a United States ... Read more
Health ministry prohibits drug company reps from entering hospitals
News Desk : dhakamirror.com In order to improve hospital services and make sure appropriate treatment for those hurt during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, the Ministry of Health has issued 10 directives. One of these directives prohibits representatives of pharmaceutical companies from entering hospitals. A directive signed by the deputy secretary of the Health Service Department, ... Read more
Over 20 injured in clash between Polytechnic, Butex students
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A clash occurred on Sunday evening in Tejgaon in the capital city of Dhaka, resulting in injuries to around 20 to 25 people. The incident involved students from the Bangladesh University of Textiles and Dhaka Polytechnic Institute. The clash broke out at about 9:00pm on Sunday at Aziz Hall of BUTEX ... Read more
India wins first Test crushing Australia
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com India achieved an impressive 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test in Perth, showcasing their strong performance in the series. They dismissed Australia for 238 during the last session of day four, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Australia started their innings at 12-3 after a powerful bowling ... Read more
Ex-chief justice Ruhul Amin dies
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Former Chief Justice Ruhul Amin died early Sunday morning at the age of 83 due to health issues related to aging. The chief justice’s office said in a condolence message that his passing occurred around 4:30 am while he was receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. Namaz-e janaza ... Read more
Well-marked low over Bay may intensify further
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported that a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and nearby Equatorial Indian Ocean is still present. This weather system is likely to strengthen further, according to BMD’s morning update. The bulletin indicates that the weather will likely be dry with some clouds ... Read more
‘Ityadi’ latest episode enchants Mongla Port
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com “Ittadi” highlights the concerns of everyday people. It combines culture, music, and history for an educational and enjoyable experience. This episode is set in Bagerhat, famous for its historical sites and as a gateway to the Sundarbans. The stage design features equipment from ships and ports at Mongla, along the Pashur ... Read more
‘Ityadi’ at Mongla port in Bagerhat
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com “Ittadi” has always been a show that portrays the issues of the general populace. It blends culture and music with history, ensuring an educational, yet perfectly enjoyable experience. This time, the “Ittadi” has been prepared in Bagerhat, a city known for its ancient treasures and as the entrance to the Sundarbans, ... Read more
Dhaka – Benapole train service, passing over Padma Bridge to start on December 2
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Train services on the Dhaka-Benapole route via the Padma Bridge will start on December 2. Padma Rail Link Project Director Md Afzal Hossain said it on Thursday (November 22). He said, “We are hopeful about the official start of passenger train services on the Dhaka-Benapole section via the Padma Bridge from ... Read more
475 killed in road crashes across Bangladesh in October: report
News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least 475 people were killed and 815 others were injured in 452 road crashes across Bangladesh in October, said a report published by the Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh on Saturday. During the time, 34.31 per cent or 163 people were killed and 29.32 per cent or 239 more were ... Read more
bKash wins Mastercard Excellence Awards
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com bKash, the largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, recently won an award at the “Mastercard Excellence Awards” in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy. The MFS provider was awarded by the US-based digital payment provider in the digital business category ... Read more
Bangladeshi film ‘Nirvana’ selected for Eurasia int’l film fest
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Asif Islam’s film “Nirvana” is gaining recognition at film festivals worldwide. It won the Special Jury award at the Moscow International Film Festival. The film also received an award at the Ganges-sur-Seine International Film Festival in France. Now, “Nirvana” is set to make an impression in Kazakhstan. It will be shown ... Read more