Tuesday, September 17, 2024

SC Stays HC Verdict On Condemn Cell

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Appellate Division on Wednesday stayed a High Court verdict that asked the jail authorities not to put death sentence inmates in the solidarity confinement before the end of all legal processes. The Appellate Division judge in chamber, Justice M Enayetur Rahim, granted the stay after hearing an appeal filed by ... Read more

BRTA to take ‘no helmet, no fuel’ policy for bikers

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Besides, no battery-run auto-rickshaws will be allowed to operate in Dhaka The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has decided to take a “no helmet, no fuel” approach for motorcycle riders across the country. Besides, no battery-run auto-rickshaws will be allowed to operate in Dhaka, according to decisions taken at a meeting ... Read more

OpenAI launches faster model to power ChatGPT

Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com OPENAI on Monday released a higher performing and more efficient version of the artificial intelligence technology that underpins its popular generative tool ChatGPT, making it free to all users. OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an updated version of its GPT-4 model. The new model, where “o” signifies “omni,” integrates abilities to process ... Read more

MV Abdullah finally arrives at Ctg port

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The 23 crew members of Bangladeshi flag carrier MV Abdullah, which was recently freed from the captivity of Somali pirates, has reached the Chittagong Port today (14 May). The Chittagong Port Authority has a reception at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to welcome back the sailors. Their family members are ... Read more

JnU female student gets 5 yrs in DSA case

News Desk : dhakamirror.com A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Tithy Sarker, a suspended student of Jagannath University, to five years imprisonment in a DSA case filed for making derogatory comments about religion on Facebook. However, it has granted her a year-long probation on eight conditions, including regular care for her aged father, following traffic rules, ... Read more

Mrinal Sen’s birth anniversary today

Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Today is the 101st anniversary of the birth of the legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen. Born on May 14, 1923 in Faridpur, Mrinal Sen moved to Kolkata to study and became involved in left-wing politics, cultural activities, and film production. One of the most politically active filmmakers, he, after having studied ... Read more

BCB announce World Cup squad with Taskin

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Taskin Ahmed, after concerns with a rib injury, has been included in the Bangladesh national team’s 15-man squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. This is also the squad for Bangladesh’s three-match T20I series against USA later this ... Read more

5 consecutive days holiday for Eid-ul-Adha

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Government employees are scheduled to get five consecutive days off on Eid-ul-Azha. This includes two days of weekly holidays (Friday and Saturday) followed by another three days for Eid, according to government holiday list. Eid-ul-Azha is likely to be celebrated on June 17 this year.

Patient dies after being stuck in lift at Gazipur hospital

News Desk : dhakamirror.com A patient of Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital has died after getting stuck in a lift for about 45 minutes today (12 May) morning. The deceased was identified as Momtaz Begum, 53, wife of Sharfuddin of Raniganj Barigaon village in Kapasia upazila of Gazipur. Citing family members, the Hospital’s ... Read more

SSC 2024: Girls outshine boys in pass rate, GPA-5

News Desk : dhakamirror.com A total 1,82,129 students achieved GPA 5 in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. Of them, 98,776 were girls and 83,353 boys. Results for the 2024 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are out, and just like last year, girls have outperformed boys in both the pass ... Read more

Tigers to tour West Indies in November

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh national cricket team is scheduled to tour the West Indies in November to feature in two Tests, three one-day internationals, and as many T20Is, revealed the Windies Cricket Board in a press release on Saturday. The first Test will begin on November 22 in Antiga, while the second and ... Read more

2024 SSC, equivalent exam results published

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams have been published today. According to the education board website, the pass rate of Dhaka board is 83.92%, while it is 89.25% in Rajshahi board, 79.20% in Cumilla board, 89.13% in Barishal board, 82.80% in Chattogram board, 78.40% in ... Read more

How to get your 2024 SSC results on May 12

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams will be published tomorrow, Sunday. Earlier, the education ministry declared the date, 12 May, through a press release. The candidates can get their results online or through SMS after 11:00am on that day. To get the results under general boards through SMS, ... Read more

SSC, equivalent exam results tomorrow

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The results of the Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations of 2024 will be published tomorrow. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel, along with ministry officials and board chairmen, is expected to hand over the results to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the morning. The education minister is scheduled to publish ... Read more

‘Odd Signature’ vocalist Piyal killed in road accident

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com In an unfortunate turn of events, the car carrying members of the musical band Odd Signature met with a deadly accident in front of Dream Holiday Park in Panchdona, Narsingdi, while en route to Sylhet. Tragically, the driver, Salam, and one of the band members, Ahasan Tanvir Pial, lost their lives ... Read more

Stockholm Junior Water Prize Bangladesh award ceremony held

News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Stockholm Junior Water Prize Bangladesh (SJWPBD) Award Ceremony 2024, held on 10 May from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, at Ascott Palace, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh, dazzled audiences as it showcased the groundbreaking solutions crafted by the brilliant young minds of Bangladesh to tackle pressing water-related challenges. Set against the backdrop of a ... Read more

21 winners receive gifts from Nagad’s mega campaign

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com A total of 21 winners have received different gifts by taking part in the country’s biggest transactions campaign – initiated by Nagad, a popular mobile financial service provider. Recently, Nagad’s Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer Sadat Adnan Ahmad and Executive Vice-President and Deputy Chief Marketing Officer Muhammad Solaiman handed ... Read more