Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The final match of the Inter-Departmental Handball Competition-2023 was held at Gono Bishwabidyalay. In the girls’ event, the politics and administration department defeated the sociology and social work department with a margin of 12-11 goals in the final match on the university playground on Wednesday. In the boys’ handball final, the ... Read more
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NSU holds 24th convocation
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Over 7000 students were awarded graduation degrees at the 24th convocation of North South University held at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre, Purbachal in the capital on Wednesday. Education minister Dipu Moni presided over the ceremony on behalf of president Mohammed Shahabuddin, chancellor of all universities of the country. The ... Read more
DIU holds orientation for fall semester
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Daffodil International University celebrated the orientation programme for the students of fall semester 2023 at Shawdhinata Sommelon Kendra at Daffodil Smart City, Dhaka on Sunday with the theme ‘Students Lead University’. M Lutfar Rahman, vice-chancellor of Daffodil International University, was present in the orientation programme as chief guest. SM Mahbub Ul ... Read more
Brac Bank TARA customers to enjoy special offers at Baah Store
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com From next month, Brac Bank’s new TARA cardholders will enjoy up to 20% discount on all products of Baah Store Limited with an exclusive TARA voucher. Besides, existing TARA customers will enjoy a 15% discount on online purchases from the store, according to an agreement signed between the two parties. The ... Read more
8 manufacturers from Bangladesh to take part in Texworld/Apparel Sourcing USA
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Export Promotion Bureau Bangladesh (EPB) is organising a pavilion at the Texworld/Apparel Sourcing USA 2023. Texworld/Apparel Sourcing USA will take place in Javits Convention Center in New York City from 18 to 20 July. Texworld New York City offers a wide product range covering the entire fabric spectrum, from casual cotton ... Read more
Guardian Life Insurance signs agreement with Community Bank
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Community Bank Bangladesh Limited have signed a Group insurance agreement. Under this agreement, all the employees and their dependents of Community Bank Bangladesh Limited will enjoy Group Insurance benefits within the sphere of Guardian Life’s protection, reads a press release. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, CEO of Guardian ... Read more
Prabir Kumar Sarkar promoted to the post of BB director
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Additional Director of Statistics Department of the Bangladesh Bank Head Office Prabir Kumar Sarkar was promoted to the post of Director on 2 April 2. He joined the central bank as assistant director on 15 February 2001, according to a press release. He efficiently served in the Credit Information Bureau (CIB) ... Read more
Govt sets $72b export target for FY24
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The government on Wednesday set the annual export target at $72 billion including goods and services for the fiscal 2023-24 projecting 11.59 per cent year-on-year growth. The export target from merchandise for FY24 has been fixed at 62 billion US dollars, which is 11.59 per cent higher than the real export ... Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show nominated for Hollywood award
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s debut Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan has been nominated for a Hollywood Critics Association TV Award. The news broke on Twitter, with their very personal documentary appearing in the list of nominees for Best Streaming Nonfiction Series in the Hollywood Critics Awards. The ... Read more
Shakib back in top 10 ODI bowling rankings
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Premier Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has moved up three places to return into the top 10 of the ICC ODI bowling rankings. The left-arm spinner took four wickets in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. His compatriot Liton Das, who took charge of captaincy for the final two ODIs, moved ... Read more
Huge moment for fans as Messi lands in Florida to join up with Inter Miami
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Fans had begun to gather at the club’s DRV PNK stadium early in the morning ahead of his expected arrival. Lionel Messi said he is ready for the new challenge of restarting Inter Miami’s fortunes when the Argentine superstar landed in Florida on Tuesday before putting the finishing touches on his ... Read more
Kangana Ranaut slams Sonam Kapoor over english-speaking remark
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Sonam Kapoor once mocked Kangana Ranaut’s English-speaking skills. Now, the latter has reacted to it. Kangana uploaded a story on Instagram where she dropped a video of Sonam’s previous Koffee With Karan interview. “If you have the power to give celebrities these aspects who would you give that to – the ... Read more
Meghan Markle is being considered to land leading role in The Bodyguard sequel
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bodyguard was one of the most popular films of the 1990s, in which Kevin Costner starred alongside Whitney Houston much to the delight of audiences around the world. There are rumors about Meghan Markle making a comeback as an actress. It’s said that she might be chosen for a significant ... Read more
Bangla Academy pays tribute to Dr Muhammad Shahidullah
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangla Academy paid tribute to educationist, writer, philologist and linguist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah organising a commemorative programme at its Syed Waliullah Conference Room on Tuesday. The academy organised the programme marking the 138th anniversary of the birth of Dr Muhammad Shahidullah, which was also streamed on the Facebook page of the ... Read more
Tamim’s captaincy continuity still not clear
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The ODI series ended 2-1 in favour of Afghanistan after Bangladesh’s seven-wicket win in the dead rubber third and final match yesterday and the conclusion of an important series ahead of the Asia Cup and World Cup will now see the Tigers turn their attention to preparations for those events. Key ... Read more
We need to transform social norms for gender equality
World Population Day Views Md Nuruzzaman Khan World Population Day, which has been observed on July 11 every year since 1989, holds significant importance in addressing critical population-related issues. This year, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls ... Read more
Uttara Motors launches the legendary Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Uttara Motors Limited, the exclusive distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Bangladesh, proudly introduces the all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara – a premium SUV, reads a press release. With the tagline “The Legend Returns,” this remarkable vehicle was unveiled at a special event held at the Suzuki Showroom in Uttara Center, Tejgaon, Dhaka. ... Read more
Agrani Bank honours top exporters
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Agrani Bank has honoured reputed exporters in recognition of their unique contribution to the foreign exchange earning and export sector for the country at the Exporters Award 2022. Agrani Bank organised the event at Hotel Intercontinental in the capital on Monday (10 July), reads a press release. Md Murshedul Kabir, managing ... Read more
NSU ranked among 201-250 in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings in 2023
News Desk : dhakamirror.com North South University (NSU) is the only university from Bangladesh ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings in 2023. Released worldwide on 3rd July, THE Young University Rankings lists the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger, reads a press release. This year’s ranking used ... Read more
Sonali Bank opens special counter to trade with rupees
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Sonali Bank PLC opened a special service counter and help desk in its local office as a designated bank of export-import trading in rupees between Bangladesh and India. As chief guest, the bank’s CEO and Managing Director Md Afzal Karim inaugurated the special counter and help desk at local office branch ... Read more