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Breathing clean air, living well

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Opinion By Manik Esahak Biswas WORLD Environmental Health Day, observed today with the theme of ‘Clean Air, Healthy People,’ serves as more than an annual observance in Bangladesh. It is a direct commentary on a national emergency. Established in 2011 by the International Federation of Environmental Health to create awareness of the link between the ... Read more

Batting failures keep Bangladesh out of Asia Cup final

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s hopes of making it to the Asia Cup final were dashed by a poor batting display, as they lost to Pakistan by 11 runs in their final Super Four match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. In this virtual semi-final, Bangladesh needed to chase down a target of 136 ... Read more

Umpiring legend Dickie Bird dies aged 92

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The cricket world is mourning the news that one of the most popular and famous figures in the sport, Harold “Dickie” Bird, has passed away in his home, aged 92. Former first-class English cricketer Bird officiated his first test match in 1973, and went on to umpire 66 tests and 76 ... Read more

PSG star Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d’Or 2025

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Football’s most prestigious individual honour was awarded to Ousmane Dembele on Monday night as the Frenchman was crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris. Dembele, 28, pipped Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to the prize at a ceremony in Paris and succeeds Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, ... Read more

Peace through climate action

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Opinion By Manik Esahak Biswas THE world just observed International Peace Day on September 21 with a call for climate action for global peace, which resonates with unparalleled urgency in Bangladesh. In this vast and vibrant delta, embraced by the mighty Padma, the Meghna and the Jamuna, the rhythm of life has always been tied ... Read more

Bangladesh fixtures for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh women’s cricket team will embark on their second-ever ICC Women’s World Cup journey as they depart for Colombo on Tuesday. After making their debut in 2022 in New Zealand, where they recorded a historic maiden victory against Pakistan, the Tigresses will be eager to build on that experience. The 2025 ... Read more

Tom Holland suffers concussion on ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ set, filming halted

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com British actor Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion while filming the upcoming Marvel film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The injury, described as minor, resulted in Holland taking a break from filming for several days as a safety measure. The incident occurred on Friday (September 19) during shooting in Glasgow, Variety confirmed. ... Read more

Ruhul Quddus Khan takes charge as Unilever Bangladesh CEO

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, with effect from November 1. Ruhul, a career Unilever leader, began his journey with the company in 1996 as a trainee under the Unilever Future Leaders’ Programme at the Kalurghat factory. Over his ... Read more

Samsung TV crowned best brand for 2025-26

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Superbrands has honored Samsung TV with the Best TV Brand award for the second time in a row for its excellence in TV manufacturing at the gala event held on September 20 at Le Méridien Dhaka, said a press rlease on Saturday. This award comes as Samsung TV continues to be ... Read more

North Bay low : Rain forecast for Bangladesh

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Many parts of the country is expected to witness moderate to heavy and very heavy rainfall in the coming days due to the formation of a low-pressure system over the north Bay and adjoining coastal areas, the Met office said in its latest forecast. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s 120-hour weather ... Read more

Rajshahi audition picks 5 talents for Magic Bauliana

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Magic Bauliana 2025 Fifth Season has started again on Maasranga Television under the initiative of Sun Foundation and sponsored by Square Toiletries Limited in search of new talent in Bengali folk music. More than 38,000 contestants from all over the country have registered for this fifth edition till August 22, said ... Read more

Humanity from below

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Opinion By Obaidul Hamid RAMNA Park in Dhaka is a place for me to go every time I travel to the city. I do my regular exercise in this large remaining green space in the otherwise concretised urban jungle. It was no exception during my most recent trip to Bangladesh. I was walking back to ... Read more

Bangladesh triumphs over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super Four Clash

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh opened their Super Four campaign in the Asia Cup with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Chasing 169, Bangladesh reached the target with one ball remaining, thanks to strong batting performances from Saif Hassan and Tawhid Hridoy. Sri Lanka, asked to bat ... Read more

Hasibul and Salma join BCB selection panel

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday appointed former national team pacer Hasibul Hossain Shanto as a men’s team selector and former women’s team captain Salma Khatun as a women’s selector. With the appointment, Salma became the first woman cricketer of the country to take such a role, which was remarked as ... Read more

BCB’s move to appoint first ever female selector for national women’s team

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to appoint a woman selector for the national women’s team, stated board president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday. Currently the national selection panel for the men’s team comprises former captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain as the chairman and Abdur Razzak as the member. Hannan Sarkar stepped ... Read more

Bulbul acknowledges Tigresses’ World Cup readiness not ideal

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam believes that the preparation of the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team for the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup was not up to the mark. The Nigar Sultana Joty-led team is currently in a camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur before going to the ... Read more