Views Mohammad Ehsanul Islam Khan Education empowers and shapes nations. Increased enrollment and reading levels in Bangladesh have also enhanced education access. But the focus on quantity has overtaken the drive for quality education, leaving only a handful with access to top-notch universities. According to Dr John Dewey, “Education is not preparation for life; education ... Read more
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Cyber crime thriller ‘Antarjaal’ release date announced
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Director Dipankar Dipon’s highly anticipated cyber-thriller Antarjal finally hits theaters on September 8, 2023. Although the film was supposed to be released on this Eid-ul-Adha, the censorship board stopped the release. Confirming the news to media, Dipon said, Please visit the cinemas on September 8th to see Antarjal. Make September the ... Read more
Anonno Mamun chooses heroine for next Shakib movie
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The heroine and villain for Anonno Mamum’s upcoming film starring Shakib Khan have been chosen. The director of the film revealed the news on social media Saturday night,. “I will let you know the details after Shakib returns to the country. Today, I signed the heroine and villain from Mumbai.” his ... Read more
Internet subscriber base climb for 4th month in a row
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The number of Internet subscribers in Bangladesh rose by about 12 lakh in May compared to the previous month, on the back of a surge in the country’s mobile subscriber base. This has brought the total number of Internet subscribers to 12.76 crore, according to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). ... Read more
Mbappé visits father’s homeland
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com French football star Kylian Mbappé told reporters in Yaoundé he was “honoured” to visit his father’s native Cameroon. The PSG striker is on a humanitarian visit to the country for his foundation. Mbappé, the star forward of Paris Saint-Germain and captain of the French national team, arrived in the Cameroonian capital ... Read more
UCB hosts Monash graduation convocation
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), an exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia in Bangladesh, hosted the Monash College Graduation Convocation 2023 yesterday. Seventy-six students across the different programmes offered by Monash College namely, Monash University Foundation Year, Monash College Diploma of Business, Information Technology and Engineering graduated at an event held at ... Read more
Walton organises first-ever ‘International Advanced Components and Technology Expo’
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Walton’s Advance Technology Solution (ATS) Department is going to arrange the country’s first-ever mega industrial expo titled ‘International Advanced Components and Technology Expo-2023 (ATS)’ to highlight the Walton’s manufactured electrical and electronics goods, home and kitchen appliances, ICT devices, industrial materials, components, testing lab and solutions before domestic and foreign industrial ... Read more
Closing ceremony of B-MEET programme’s third batch held
Programme marks successful collaboration between Bangladesh and Miyazaki News Desk : dhakamirror.com The closing ceremony of the Bangladesh-Miyazaki ICT Engineers Educational Training (B-MEET) program’s third batch was held at the B-JET center on July 3, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished guests Hiroki Watanabe and Minami Kurokami from JICA, as well ... Read more
Next year’s HSC exams on short syllabus
Dipu Moni says candidates are not getting enough classes News Desk : dhakamirror.com Next year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams will be held on a revised or short syllabus, said Education Minister Dipu Moni in response to questions from journalists at the Chandpur Circuit House on Friday afternoon Replying to a question, the minister said ... Read more
Silvio Berlusconi leaves €100m to 33-year-old girlfriend in his will
World Desk : dhakamirror.com His two eldest children Marina and Pier Silvio will control his business empire Silvio Berlusconi left a whopping €100 million ($109 million) to his 33-year-old girlfriend Marta Fascina. The three-time Italian prime minister and media mogul died on June 12 at the age of 86 after being hospitalised with chronic leukemia. ... Read more
World Chocolate Day 2023: From history to celebration all you need to know
News Desk : dhakamirror.com World Chocolate Day, celebrated on July 7 each year, is a delightful occasion that brings people together. On World Chocolate Day, people indulge in a wide array of chocolate-infused delights, ranging from chocolate milk and hot chocolate to candy bars, cakes, and brownies. It is a time to revel in the ... Read more
Bangladesh lose second ODI by 142 runs
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh lost the second ODI by 143 runs against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday. The emphatic win sealed a maiden ODI series win for the visitors against Bangladesh as they took a 2-0 lead, with the third and final ODI to take place at the ... Read more
Meta’s Threads draws 30 million users as Zuckerberg challenges Twitter
Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com Meta Platforms (META.O) on Wednesday launched a direct challenge to Twitter with Threads, garnering millions of users in hours as it sought to take advantage of its rival’s much-weakened state after a series of chaotic decisions from owner Elon Musk. Positioned as a friendly competitor to Twitter, Threads aims to appeal ... Read more
Study in India Expo 2023 begins in Chattogram
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Study in India Expo 2023, one of the most popular education show series focusing on Indian education, is taking place from 7 to 15 July in four different divisional cities of Bangladesh. The expo began on Friday (7 July) at the Peninsula in Chattogram, and it will continue till 8 ... Read more
Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government
Environment Desk : dhakamirror.com Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell by 33.6% in the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term compared with the same period in 2022, the government says. Its suggests the rainforest shrank by 2,649 sq km this January-June, down from 3,988 sq km in those six months last ... Read more
Three generations of Egyptian family die during Hajj
World Desk : dhakamirror.com An Egyptian pilgrim died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. What makes this incident particularly poignant, however, is the fact that both his father and grandfather died during their respective Hajj pilgrimages three and five decades ago. The grieving family, hailing from Beheira Governorate, has been enveloped by ... Read more
Bigg Boss 6′ contestant Sana Khan welcomes baby boy
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bollywood actress Sana Khan and her husband, Anas Saiyad, announced the birth of their first child. The baby was born on July 5, and the couple took to Instagram to share their happiness. Sana Khan, known for her appearances on ‘Bigg Boss 6’ and in the Salman Khan film ‘Jai Ho’, ... Read more
Saudi Arabia: What happens to the 100 million Jamarat pebbles after Hajj?
World Desk : dhakamirror.com The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a time of deep spiritual reflection for millions of Muslims. One of the most significant rituals during Hajj is the stoning at Jamarat, where pilgrims throw pebbles at three pillars, symbolising the rejection of evil. With over 1.84 million ... Read more
Brad Pitt films at the British Grand Prix in collaboration with Lewis Hamilton
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com American actor Brad Pitt is already in Britain to film, in collaboration with Lewis Hamilton, a Formula 1 movie, much of which will take place at the Silverstone circuit this weekend. For this project, a specially equipped pit box has been built for the APXGP team, the fictitious F1 team of ... Read more
OceanGate suspends operations after Titan submersible implosion
World Desk : dhakamirror.com OceanGate, the owner of the ill-fated Titan submersible that imploded during its voyage to the Titanic, resulting in the loss of all five crew members, has announced the suspension of its exploration and commercial operations. The company’s CEO, Stockton Rush, was among those who tragically perished in the disaster last month. ... Read more