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Atif Aslam is returning to Dhaka in November

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, beloved by Bangladeshi fans, is set to return to Dhaka next month for another live performance. Known for several hits like “O Lamhe,” “Aadat,” and “Tu Jaane Na,” Atif has performed in Dhaka several times before, drawing massive crowds with each visit. The upcoming concert, titled ... Read more

Two entire families lost to a road accident in Pirojpur

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least eight people from two families, including four children, died after a private car plunged into a roadside canal in Pirojpur early today. The deceased are Shawon, 32, his wife Amina, 25, their two children Sahadat, 7, and Abdullah, 3, from Bhaijhora village of Pirojpur’s Nazirpur upazila and Motaleb Sheikh, ... Read more

Ratan Tata dies aged 86

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World Desk : dhakamirror.com India’s top industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata died in a hospital in Mumbai last night, the company said. “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata ... Read more

Luxury car sales slow to a near-stop

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Market players blame economic and political uncertainty Jagaran Chakma Sales of luxury sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have been almost nil since July this year as customers have reined in spending amid the ongoing economic downturn and sudden political changeover in Bangladesh. According to various market insiders, sales have fallen by about 95 percent ... Read more

Olly Stone dashes home from Pakistan tour to get married

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Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Olly Stone is set to fly back to England from the Pakistan tour on Wednesday for his wedding, making his participation in the second Test unlikely. With the match scheduled just days after his wedding, Stone’s return in time to be considered for selection is uncertain. Though the exact date of ... Read more

Prof Mobasser Monem appointed as new PSC Chairman

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government has appointed Dr Mobasser Monem, a Professor of Governance and Public Management at the University of Dhaka, as the new Chairman of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). Along with Professor Monem, four others have been appointed as members of the BPSC. The four members are– Md Suzayet Ullah, ... Read more

Artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury’s 2nd death anniv today

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com oday is the second anniversary of the death of artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury. Born in 1937 in Cumilla, Samarjit Roy graduated in graphic design from the then Government Art Institute, now the faculty of fine art, Dhaka University, in 1960. He joined the Dhaka University and worked for 43 years, and ... Read more

‘X’ launches new smartwatches in Bangladesh

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Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com A new smartwatch featuring a 3D interface has been launched in Bangladesh by the Hong Kong-based brand ‘X.’ The local company DX Group is the exclusive distributor for South Asia. Three models are now available: the X Watch SE, priced at BDT 2,099; the X Watch 1, priced at BDT 2,999; ... Read more

Govt urges IOM to evacuate Bangladeshis

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News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka has requested the International Organisation for Migration to arrange chartered flights to bring back Bangladeshis willing to leave Lebanon amid airstrikes by Israel on the West Asian country. ‘We have requested the IOM to arrange flights to evacuate Bangladeshis willing to leave Lebanon. But Beirut’s airport is currently unsafe for ... Read more

Flood puts hundreds at risk of starvation

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Emran Hossain The ongoing flash flooding puts hundreds of farmer families at immediate risk of starvation in Sherpur district, washing away the rice they stored from the previous harvest and also destroying the standing paddy fields. The divisional office of the Department of Agricultural Extension estimated that the flood affected 97,000 hectares of standing aman ... Read more

Price hikes strain people

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Moinul Haque The soaring prices of essential commodities, including rice, vegetables, eggs and broiler chicken, put increasing pressure on the low-income people, pushing them further to the wall. Market analysts have expressed concerns over the unusual spiralling of prices of the essentials, criticising the interim government for its failure to take timely action to protect ... Read more

Music prodigy Nell Smith dies aged 17

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Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Music prodigy Nell Smith has died at the aged of 17 in car accident, her family has announced. Smith was seen as a rising star in the industry, and was set to release her debut album in 2025. She first rose to fame after releasing an album of Nick Cave covers ... Read more

Woman eaten by shark while on dream diving trip

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World Desk : dhakamirror.com An American tourist was eaten by a shark while on a dream diving vacation with friends in Indonesia. The body of Colleen Monfore, of South Dakota, was found inside the shark’s stomach after she was swept out to sea by strong currents, The Sun reported. Monfore, 68, and six friends were ... Read more

Michael Jackson was still a virgin at age 35

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Lisa Marie Presley opens up about her relationship with late popstar in memoir Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir shares intimate details from her relationship with Michael Jackson. After first meeting when they were young, Presley and Jackson got together romantically in 1994. Before they officially began dating, Presley was still married ... Read more

realme 12: The Speed Dominator launched

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com realme has unveiled its latest handset, the realme 12, in Bangladesh featuring SUPERVOOC charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess. This new device sets unprecedented standards with the ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy in the mid-range segment, reads a press release. At the core of the realme 12 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, ... Read more

TECNO mobile Bangladesh wins best retailer award 2024

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Business Desk : dhakamirror.com TECNO Mobile Bangladesh has been awarded the title of the best retailer of mobile handsets at the prestigious Bangladesh retail congress . This honour is a testament to our unwavering focus on enhancing consumer satisfaction and convenience. We believe that our consumers are at the heart of our success and are ... Read more

BSA to reopen National Theatre Hall on Friday

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Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is scheduled to reopen the National Theatre Hall and its two rehearsal rooms on Friday, said a press release on Monday. The theatre troupe can stage one show in one shift, and they have to give the member lists of troupes involved with productions at the BSA office. ... Read more