Saturday, March 1, 2025

Shakira dedicates her Grammy to immigrants

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Shakira won the award for Best Latin Pop Album and dedicated her win to US immigrants. Presented by Jennifer Lopez, the Colombian pop star said, “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are ... Read more

Farida Parveen admitted to ICU due to severe illness

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Renowned Lalon Sangeet singer Farida Parveen has been hospitalized due to breathing difficulties. Her husband, instrumentalist Gazi Abdul Hakim, informed media that she was admitted early on Saturday. Gazi Abdul Hakim mentioned that Farida Parveen is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital, as fluids have built up ... Read more

Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin in HDU

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Sabina Yasmin, the beloved Bangladeshi singer, reportedly collapsed during her performance on Friday night. The event was meant to mark Sabina Yasmin’s return to the stage, with fans eager to witness the singer’s comeback after her battle with cancer. After being taken to the hospital, doctors conducted comprehensive examinations and found ... Read more

St Martins under travel restrictions for 9 months

News Desk : dhakamirror.com A nine-month restriction on tourist movements to St Martin’s Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, will take effect on Saturday, February 1. Tourists can visit the island until Friday, January 31, as per a decision made by the environment, forest, and climate change ministry. Residents and tourism operators on the ... Read more

Sabina Yasmin collapses during on stage performance

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin collapsed during her performance at a corporate tribute event held at a 5-star hotel in Dhaka around 8:15 pm today. She is currently receiving medical attention. A cancer survivor, Sabina was set to make her musical comeback at the tribute show “Ami Achi Thakbo” today in the ... Read more

SMC’s 50-year journey: innovation and success

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Social Marketing Company (SMC), a not-for-profit organisation, has completed 50 years of remarkable operations in the health sector of Bangladesh. Over the past five decades, the company has achieved significant milestones by marketing innovative products and delivering essential healthcare services. SMC recently organised a programme at the InterContinental Dhaka to celebrate ... Read more

Seven Colleges Split from DU

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The administration of Dhaka University on Monday decided to separate the seven government colleges from their affiliation with the university. This decision was made during an emergency meeting between the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University and the principals of the affiliated government colleges on Monday in the vice-chancellor’s meeting room. Following the ... Read more

New trains launch on Ctg-Cox’s Bazar route February 1

News Desk : dhakamirror.com On 1 February, the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar route will witness the launch of two new intercity trains, the Saikat Express and the Prabal Express. The announcement followed a directive from Bangladesh Railways, which called for the allocation of essential resources such as locomotives, coaches, and personnel. Both trains will feature a combined ... Read more

Uniform revamp for police, RAB, Ansar

News Desk : dhakamirror.com On Monday, the government announced the introduction of new uniforms for the police, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party. The police will don iron-colored uniforms, while the RAB will wear green olive, and the Ansar will sport golden wheat, as stated by home adviser ... Read more

Toffee brings free live streaming of ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Cricket enthusiasts across Bangladesh can now catch every thrilling moment of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup live, as Toffee, the nation’s leading digital entertainment platform, streams the tournament for free. The World Cup, hosted in Malaysia, kicks off today, 18 January 2025, and runs until 2 February. Fans can ... Read more

BCB to launch BPL for women

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to organize a women’s Bangladesh Premier League immediately following the conclusion of the current men’s edition, as confirmed by board director and BPL member secretary Nazmul Abedin Fahim. Speaking to reporters in Chattogram on Friday, Fahim revealed that the tournament will feature three teams in ... Read more

Shocking incident: Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Leelavati Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday after being stabbed at his home in Bandra during the early morning hours. According to police reports, an unknown intruder entered the actor’s residence, resulting in a confrontation where Saif was stabbed two to three times. Family ... Read more

SC acquits Khaleda, Tarique, others, labeling the case as an act of malicious prosecution

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, her son and the party acting chairman Tarique Rahman, and four others in the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Orphanage Trust case, overturning the High Court’s decision that upheld their convictions. The court also declared the proceedings ... Read more

Khaleda Zia reaches London for advanced treatment

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Former prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda Zia has reached the United Kingdom for advanced treatment. The special air ambulance carrying her landed at Heathrow airport in London at 9:05 am on Wednesday (local time). Her elder son and acting chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, ... Read more

Khaleda leaves for London to receive treatment

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia left Dhaka for London for treatment Tuesday night. She left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 11:45pm for the United Kingdom with air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Khaleda would be taken at a London clinic directly ... Read more

Khaleda to leave Dhaka today for treatment in London

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia is scheduled for today to leave Dhaka for London for medical treatment. She would be admitted to the London Clinic in the United Kingdom for advanced treatment, BNP standing committee member AZM Zahid Hossain said at a briefing at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office on ... Read more

Tahsan’s new chapter, marriage with Roza Ahmed

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Popular singer and actor Tahsan Khan married Roza Ahmed in a private ceremony Saturday (4 January). “Our families were there for the wedding. I wanted to share the news with everyone only after we were married. That’s why I hadn’t said anything before,” Tahsan told Prothom Alo yesterday. “We have celebrated ... Read more

Khaleda asks party leaders to remain united for democracy

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Sunday instructed the standing committee members of the party to work together for people and for democracy. The standing committee members met with the party’s ailing chairperson and exchanged greetings with her on Sunday night. The meeting was held at the party chairperson’s ... Read more

Actor Prabir Mitra passes away

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Legendary actor Prabir Mitra passed away at 10:15pm last night at the capital’s Square Hospital. He was 81. The news of his demise was conveyed by his his family. The veteran actor, whose career spans more than 400 films, had been suffering from multiple health complications. Battling oxygen deficiency and other ... Read more

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finalize their divorce after eight years

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their divorce, as confirmed by Jolie’s lawyer on Monday, bringing an end to one of Hollywood’s longest and most contentious divorce battles. Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, informed The Associated Press that the couple has reached an agreement. People magazine was the first to break ... Read more