Sunday, September 8, 2024

Dubai princess dumps husband in Instagram post

World Desk : dhakamirror.com Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, took to Instagram on July 16 to share a significant update. She announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum, marking a new chapter in her personal journey. “Dear ... Read more

Watch Copa América 2024 Tournament Live on Toffee

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Toffee, the country’s largest digital entertainment platform, is live streaming the Copa América 2024 tournament. Following the success of the exclusive digital streaming of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Toffee is now bringing football enthusiasts closer to the action of the much-awaited Copa América 2024. Football fans across Bangladesh can ... Read more

Internet likely to face disruption for 12 hours today

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Internet connectivity in Bangladesh will face partial disruption for 12 hours from this morning because of maintenance of 1st submarine cable, said Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) in a press release. The statement said from 6:01 am to 6:00 pm, the consortium has scheduled maintenance for a land cable fault near ... Read more

Mummified body of US climber found 22 years after went missing

World Desk : dhakamirror.com The American man’s mummified remains have been found, 22 years after going missing while climbing a mountain in Peru, police announced on Monday. Peruvian police said ice melt had exposed Stampfl’s mummified and clothed body. He was identified by the passport found among his belongings. William Stampfl, 59, was reported missing ... Read more

Gautam Gambhir named India head coach

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Star of India’s title-winning campaign in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011, former opener Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the India men’s cricket team. He will take over from Rahul Dravid after a successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. The 42-year-old’s most ... Read more

Chess Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passes away

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passed away at a hospital in the city after suffering a heart attack during the 12th round game of the ongoing National Chess Championship at the Chess Federation on Friday. Zia bhai is no more. He breathed his last at around 6:00pm at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital,’ confirmed ... Read more

US Embassy, Brac University hosts first-ever Academy for Women Entrepreneurs alumni fair in Dhaka

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bren Flanigan, acting counselor for Public Affairs of the US Embassy, today (3 July) inaugurated the first-ever fair exclusively for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) alumni in Bangladesh at the Brac University campus. AWE, a global initiative led by the US Department of State, equips aspiring women entrepreneurs with essential knowledge, ... Read more

Ending GPA-5 era, SSC results to be published with English letter grades

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams will no longer be evaluated under the Grade Point Average 1-5 scale but rather be graded with English letters. A meeting of the National Curriculum Coordination Committee with the Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury approved the new evaluation framework on Monday (1 July). “There are ... Read more

BRAC Bank introduces VISA Platinum Flexi Card

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com BRAC Bank has introduced a new ‘VISA Platinum Flexi Credit Card’, exclusively designed for the youth and young professionals aspiring to elevate their lifestyle. The new credit card comes with a wide range of lifestyle, travel, hotel stay, and dine-in benefits for cardholders at a competitive annual fee, according to a ... Read more

Biswas Imports: Leading the way in Bangladesh’s car market

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Biswas Imports has become a standout in Bangladesh’s car industry since starting as a Facebook page in 2015 by Mr Musa Biswas. The name “Biswas” means “Trust” in Bengali, reflecting their commitment to integrity and reliability. Specialising in importing and selling high-quality new and reconditioned cars from Japan, Europe, and the ... Read more

12-year-old Isaac Bari graduates from US high school

Heads to college for double degree World Desk : dhakamirror.com Twelve-year-old Suborno Isaac Bari is graduating from Malverne High School in Malverne, New York, Wednesday, making him the youngest scholar to ever graduate from the history of the Nassau County school, according to Malverne Union Free School District. Suborno told “Good Morning America” he’s excited ... Read more

Hina Khan diagnosed with breast cancer

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Actor Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. In an Instagram post, she revealed that her treatment has already begun. The actress revealed that her treatment has begun and expressed her determination to face this challenge head-on, firmly believing in her recovery and strength. On Friday, Hina shared ... Read more

Kane Williamson steps down as captain

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Kane Williamson has stepped down as the skipper of the New Zealand white-ball teams and has also declined a central contract from the board for the 2024-25 season following the country’s devastating performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA. “Helping push the team forward across the ... Read more

9am-5pm office time to resume from Wednesday

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The public offices across Bangladesh are set to go back to old office timing from 9:00am to 5:00pm with Fridays and Saturdays being the weekly holidays as usual from Wednesday. The cabinet in its weekly meeting on June 3 decided restoring the old office timing between 9:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays ... Read more

Bangladesh set to launch direct flights with Switzerland

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh is set to launch direct flights with Switzerland with at least 14 flights operating between the countries per week. The Government of Bangladesh and the Swiss Federal Council in Bern inked an agreement to this end on 4 June, marking significant progress in expanding the country’s air travel network, reads ... Read more