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Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

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Entertainment desk : dhakamirror.com Ron Ely, whose sophisticated spin on the character Tarzan was broadcast to televisions across the world, has died at the age of 86, his family said Wednesday. The American actor’s title role on the 1960s television show Tarzan was an updated take on the grunting, vine-swinging hero, instead portraying him as ... Read more

Boeing-made satellite just fell apart in space

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Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com A Boeing-manufactured communications satellite, Intelsat 33e, has disintegrated in orbit, says The Verge. The incident was first reported by Jalopnik on Saturday, and later confirmed by Intelsat. The company said the satellite had stopped working due to an “anomaly,” and declared it a “total loss” on Monday. “We are coordinating with ... Read more

How to keep your laptop’s battery in good health

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Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that most laptops use aren’t immortal. Over time, they naturally degrade, holding less charge and delivering shorter battery life. But with a few simple strategies, you can extend your laptop battery’s life and keep it performing well for longer. Battery degradation? Lithium-ion batteries work through chemical reactions, ... Read more

Maximum entry age for public jobs to be 32

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has approved raising the maximum age for applying for public service jobs to 32 years. This decision was made at a meeting of the interim government’s advisory council, said a press release issued by the Cabinet Division today. The current age threshold is 30, and 32 for children of ... Read more

Cyclone Dana heads towards India

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Skies remained overcast all over Bangladesh amidst light to heavy rains accompanied by gusts as the cyclonic storm Dana barreled down the Bay of Bengal towards the Indian coast between Odisha and West Bengal on Wednesday. Forecasters said that Bangladesh has little to worry about as the cyclone was moving away ... Read more

Tourist access to suspend in St Martins in February

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has decided that tourist access to Saint Martin’s Island will be suspended in February to protect the island’s fragile ecology and ensure environmental preservation. Tourists will be allowed to visit the island from November to January, with overnight stays prohibited in November. In December and January, tourists can stay ... Read more

Six Seasons Hotel offers Chinese special BBQ buffet with B1G3 offer till October 31

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City Desk : dhakamirror.com Six Seasons Hotel is excited to announce the BBQ buffet dinner – Chinese special! at its stunning rooftop restaurant, Sky Pool. This exclusive dining experience, complete with panoramic lake views, will be available until October 31, 2024. Perfect for those seeking the best buffet in Gulshan, this dinner also includes an ... Read more

Bashundhara Toiletries introduces “Alora 2in1” Hair & Body Wash: first ever in Bangladesh

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Bashundhara Toiletries announced the launch of “Alora 2-in-1” Hair and Body Wash, an innovative product designed to simplify your daily care routine. As Bangladesh’s first 2-in-1 solution for both hair and skin, Alora offers a unique blend of premium ingredients that cleanse, nourish, and revitalize. “Alora 2-in-1” is formulated with two ... Read more

Praava Health hosts Pink Together event to raise breast cancer awareness

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Praava Health hosted the “Pink Together” event to raise awareness about breast cancer. This significant gathering took place at Praava Health’s flagship facility in Banani, Dhaka, bringing together medical professionals, community members, and celebrities to foster dialogue and education about breast cancer prevention and early detection. Recognising that breast cancer is ... Read more

Singer Moni Kishore’s body recovered from Rampura flat

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Police recovered the body of singer Moni Kishore from a house in the capital’s Rampura area last night (19 October). Police recovered the body at about 11:30PM on Saturday from his house behind Rampura TV centre. Rampura Police Station SI Khan Abdur Rahman said, “At 10PM, owner of the house called ... Read more

Artcell celebrates 25 years on their milestone USA tour

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Iconic Bangladesh rock band Artcell is making waves across the United States. The Bangladeshi band is celebrating 25 years of their glorious music on tour. Today they’ll bring their high-energy performance to Denver, already causing a stir among fans as part of their anniversary tour. Artcell kicked off their US tour ... Read more

ACI Motors enthrals Ctg Motor Fest with Yamaha super bikes

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City Desk : dhakamirror.com ACI Motors Limited showcased their spectacular arrangement with a raft of events at the “7th Chattogram Motor Fest 2024” at GEC Convention Hall in the port city, according to a press release. The events were divided into bike display and touch and feel experience activities. Of the events, the automobile company ... Read more

350cc Royal Enfield set for Bangladesh launch on October 21

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Ifad Motors, the manufacturer and sole distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Bangladesh, is gearing up to launch the iconic motorcycle brand in the country on Monday (21 October). Four models will be introduced: Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic and the bikers will have 12 different colour options at competitive prices ... Read more

Gold price crosses Tk 1.4 lakh per bhori

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) today (19 October) increased the price of gold by Tk2,613 per bhori, followed by a price hike in the local bullion market. According to a Bajus statement, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk1,40,061 per bhori (11.664 grams). The new rate will be effective from tomorrow (20 ... Read more

Low pressure likely to form in Bay on Tuesday: BMD

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com A low pressure is likely to form over the central Bay of Bengal around Tuesday, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today. In its latest weather bulletin, BMD said rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and ... Read more

Shujeo Shyam passes away

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Renowned Ekushey Padak recipient and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Shujeo Shyam has passed away. The acclaimed singer died while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University hospital around 2:50 am on Friday. He was 78. His daughter Rupa Monjuri Shyam confirmed the news of his death to media. Sujeo ... Read more

Public univs to accommodate 37pc GPA 5 achievers

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Shahin Akhter Around 63 per cent of examinees securing a Grade Point Average of 5 in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations will not be able to get admitted to the public universities across the country due to lack of seats. Though the private universities in the country have sufficient seats to accommodate ... Read more

East West University hosts orientation ceremony for winter 2024

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com East West University hosted an orientation ceremony to welcome its new students for the winter semester of 2024. The event took place on Thursday at the university’s campus in Aftabnagar, Dhaka. This semester, over 2,700 students were welcomed across 13 departments through separate ceremonies for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a ... Read more

Interim govt approves 11-day Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha holidays, 2-day for Durga Puja

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The interim government today extended the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to five days, Eid-ul-Azha holidays to six days and Sharadiya Durga Puja holidays to two days for 2025, according to the Chief Adviser’s Office. Currently, there are three-day public holidays for each Eid and one day for Durga Puja. The list of public ... Read more

IUBAT Celebrates World Food Day 2024

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) celebrated World Food Day 2024 with a special program organized by the College of Agricultural Sciences at the university campus on Wednesday. The event featured Professor Dr Md Abdul Latif, vice-chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, as the chief guest. Distinguished guests included Kun ... Read more