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Noman Ali named ICC Players of the Month for October 2024

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Pakistan spinner Noman Ali as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2024. The player won following a vote conducted among global fans registered at icc-cricket.com and a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media representatives, a statement ... Read more

Emirates adjudged Best Airline in the World at the ULTRAs 2024 Awards

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Emirates has once again been honored with the title of ‘Best Airline in the World’ at the esteemed ULTRAs 2024 Awards. Recognized by thousands of travelers worldwide, the airline stood out for its outstanding products, innovative services, and exceptional value-for-money experiences. Thierry Aucoc, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations in Europe ... Read more

HONOR X7c launched in Bangladesh

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Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com HONOR Bangladesh, a leading technology brand, recently unveiled the HONOR X7c, a mid-range smartphone with impressive durability, long battery life, super-large storage, and ultra-clear photography, in the Bangladesh market. This durability-focused all-around performer will ensure that budget-conscious, tech-savvy customers enjoy modern functionality and reliable performance. The all-new feature-rich X7c was launched ... Read more

Yunus opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at Dhaka airport

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com In a heartfelt acknowledgment of their invaluable contributions, the country is set to honour its expatriate workers with a new lounge at the Dhaka airport designed to make their journeys more comfortable. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday inaugurated a special lounge for the country’s migrant workers at Hazrat Shahjalal ... Read more

FIFA president to join Youth Festival in Bangladesh in January

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that he will join the youth festival set to be held in Bangladesh in January next year. Infantino accepted an invitation extended by interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, who briefed him on the festival’s goals and sought his support in bringing renowned women’s football ... Read more

Khaleda’s 10-year jail term stayed by SC

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday stayed a 2018 High Court ruling that had extended Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s prison sentence from five years to 10 years in the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Orphanage Trust case. A three-member Appellate Division bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam ... Read more

JnU students end protests after demands met

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Jagannath University students on Tuesday withdrew their movement, for the construction of the university’s second campus, after the interim government accepted their demands. AKM Rakib, an organiser of the movement, told reporters after a meeting held at the education ministry on the day that they were withdrawing the movement. ‘The government ... Read more

Applications for school admission begin

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Admission applications for grades one to nine in both public and private schools have started this morning. Students can start applying online from 11am. The application process will continue until 5pm on November 30, reports The Business Standard. After the application period ends, students will be chosen through a digital lottery, ... Read more

Bangladesh loses series to Afghanistan once more

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh lost the three-match ODI series to Afghanistan after a five-wicket defeat in the series deciding final game at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a scintillating century and Azamatullah Omarzai put up a stellar all-round performance to sink Bangladesh and help Afghanistan win its second straight bilateral ... Read more

Actress Afroza Hossain dies

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Actress Afroza Hossain passed away at 6 am today (10 November) after a prolonged illness. The news of her passing was confirmed on social media by actress Monira Akter Mithu. In a heartfelt message, Mithu wrote, “Sister, who will I share my thoughts with three times a day now? Who will ... Read more

Grandchildren of deceased government employees now eligible to receive pensions, gratuity

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Government employees’ pensions and retirement benefits have been modified by the government, allowing their grandchildren to receive them in the event that no other eligible nominee is available. In this regard, a notification was released by the finance ministry today, November 10. The amendment comes amid a legal complication in this ... Read more

BMD Winter outlook: Winter going to be colder this year

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Eight to ten mild to moderate cold waves could hit the country in the upcoming winter, a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) official stated yesterday. Two to three of those waves could turn into severe cold waves, with temperatures likely to drop as low as 4 degree Celsius, in the northwestern, northeastern, ... Read more

Govt made the decision to revoke Cyber Security Act

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s interim government advisory council, on Thursday, made a policy decision to repeal the controversial Cyber Security Act. This decision was made at a meeting held at the office of chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Tejgaon, Dhaka. After the meeting, environment, forests and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hassan confirmed ... Read more

Everyone must work together to save rivers: Rizwana

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com “We must save rivers and stop pollution caused by mills and industries. However, the entire responsibility cannot be imposed on the government. Everyone must work together,” said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday. “In a democracy, everyone has a stake. Preservation of the environment will only be successful when everybody participates,” ... Read more

Neymar out for four to six weeks due to a hamstring tear

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Neymar will be out of action for four to six weeks due to a hamstring injury just two weeks after returning to action for Al-Hilal.. The injury has been identified as hamstring tear, which will require time for recovery. The Brazilian star was sidelined for a year by an anterior cruciate ... Read more

British Council launches its third research series ‘Next Generation Bangladesh 2024’

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The British Council launched its third ‘Next Generation Bangladesh 2024’ research series event on Wednesday, 06 November 2024 at its office on the Fuller Road in Dhaka. The ‘Next Generation Bangladesh 2024’ report, an insightful research initiative by the British Council, explores the aspirations, challenges, and perspectives of young Bangladeshis. The ... Read more

NSU ranks as number one private university in the country

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com North South University (NSU) is 155th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025. In other words, NSU is yet again the #1 private university in the country. Also note that NSU’s 155th position makes it the second-best university in the country, including all private and public universities. This year, 984 universities ... Read more

BSA organises cultural event with theme ‘Awaaz Uda’ to commemorate July-August mass uprising

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will host a cultural event to commemorate July-August mass uprising this Friday, November 8. The event’s theme has been decided upon as ‘Awaaz Uda’. Rapper Hannan, the band F Minor and numerous other artists will be performing at the event. The event, organised by the Music, Dance, and ... Read more

Michael Jackson’s Biopic ‘Michael’ Delayed to Oct 2025

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The release of the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has been delayed by six months. Lionsgate announced on Tuesday that the film’s release date has changed from April 18, 2025, to October 3, 2025, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Starring in the title role is Jaafar Jackson, who is the nephew ... Read more