City Desk : dhakamirror.com Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre launched a one of a kind Mediterranean restaurant called ‘The ILISH’ on on 18 May. For those with an adventurous palate, this is a great opportunity to find new twists on the familiar feel, as there are only few Mediterranean themed restaurants in Dhaka, says a ... Read more
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“Deora” sets records on YouTube, gains popularity globally
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The fifth song from Coke Studio Bangla’s second season, “Deora,” debuted on May 7 and has since taken over YouTube. Surprisingly, the song racked up over 21 million views in just 11 days, breaking a record on the platform. The song “Bhaber Pagal” by Nigar Sumi and Jalali Set previously had ... Read more
Bubly doesn’t even want to utter Shakib’s name
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com At a recent occasion, Bubly spoke with the media and criticized Shakib Khan for casting her name in the shade in the press. According to the “Leader Amie Bangladesh” actress, a decent guy shouldn’t criticize his son’s mother, and that she doesn’t even want to utter his name. “Shakib Khan considers ... Read more
Keerthy Suresh To Marry Dubai-based Businessman?
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Keerthy Suresh, who has been basking in the success of Dasara, is rumoured to get married to a real estate businessman named Farhan Bin Liaquath. The news of their marriage broke out when the actress shared a photo of them together on her Instagram story. The photo instantly went viral and ... Read more
Salman Khan plans to build 19-floor hotel in Mumbai
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Most of the Bollywood bigwigs invest to buy marquee properties in India and abroad. The trend of venturing into other businesses by B-town celebs has seen growth over the past few years. Superstar Salman Khan has amassed huge wealth in the last three decades from Bollywood films and commercials. The actor ... Read more
12-year-old is about to graduate from California college with five degrees
He can’t drive or grow a beard, yet he’s a highly successful recent Fullerton College graduate. 12-year-old Clovis Hung has set a new record at Fullerton College in California by becoming their youngest ever graduate. Hung was inspired by a 13-year-old graduate who previously held the title when he finished his studies in 2020. Of ... Read more
UN Road Safety Week 2023: World Bank, Brac organise cycle rally
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A cycle rally vibrant with colours and messages took place at Hatirjheel on Friday (19 May) in the capital to encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport. More than 100 enthusiastic male and female cyclists joined the event organised by the World Bank and development organisation Brac, reads a press ... Read more
bKash offers instant cashback at amusement parks
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com bKash is offering instant cashback on payment at four amusement parks– Fantasy Kingdom, Water Kingdom, Foy’s Lake and Sea World – to let the customers enjoy rides, water sports and nature with their loved ones. Customers can avail Tk300 instant cashback on a minimum payment of Tk950 through bKash at Fantasy ... Read more
IBBL inaugurates Hajj Booth at Hajjcamp
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has inaugurated Hajj Booth at Hajjcamp, Ashkona, Dhaka for providing special services to Hajj pilgrims. State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated the booth as the chief guest on Friday (19 May), reads a press release. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing sirector & CEO ... Read more
East Delta University organises opening ceremony for new session
News Desk : dhakamirror.com East Delta University commenced its new session with great fervour as fresh students from various departments participated wholeheartedly in the ‘Session Opening Ceremony’ held on campus in Chittagong on Friday (19 May). Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud graced the occasion as the chief guest, reads a press release. Emphasising ... Read more
NSU, Canadian University sign MoU to foster collaborative efforts
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) and North South University (NSU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaborative efforts. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the NSU campus on 17 May, reads a press release. The MoU signifies a promise to joint research endeavours, student exchange programs, ... Read more
Uzbek delegation meets chamber of commerce officials
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Bakhromjon A’loyev, deputy foreign minister of Uzbekistan along with his official delegation had a meeting with Md Habib Ullah Dawn, president of Commonwealth of Independent States-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CIS-BCCI) and his Board of Directors on Friday (19 May) at a hotel in Dhaka. They discussed matters of mutual ... Read more
Week-long Asian food festival kicks off in Chittagong
City Desk : dhakamirror.com A week-long Asian Fusion Food Festival started at Hotel The Peninsula in Chattogram city on Thursday. Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) chairman M Zahirul Alam Dovas inaugurated the food festival at Laguna Restaurant located on the 5th floor of Peninsula Chattogram while general manager of Peninsula Chattogram Sumedha Gunawardene along with invited ... Read more
7 Bangladeshis make Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2023 list
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Seven Bangladeshis have made the list of ‘Forbes 30 Under 30′ Asia Class of 2023. The famous business journal, Forbes, first launched the ’30 under 30’ list in 2011, listing the thirty movers and shakers under the age of thirty. From 2016 to 2022, a total of 25 Bangladeshis were named ... Read more
Shilpakala stages ‘Hamlet’
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy staged its acclaimed production titled Hamlet at the National Theatre Hall of the academy on Friday. The play, written by William Shakespeare, has been translated into Bangla by Syed Shamsul Haq. Thespian Ataur Rahman has directed the production. Set in Denmark, Hamlet depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts ... Read more
Equal education leads to a better society
Opinion Mehreen Chowdhury EDUCATION is known to be strongest when voices and diverse perspectives are heard and shared around the community. It is vital that young people are given the space and safety to express them without feeling ashamed. The idea of special education is governed by the concept that education is for all. It ... Read more
Economic life of buses fixed at 20yrs, goods vehicles at 25yrs
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The government fixed the economic life of buses and minibuses at 20 years and that for goods-laden vehicles, including trucks and covered vans, at 25 years. In this regard, the Roads and Highways Division on Wednesday issued a circular which would be effective following a gazette notification. In 2010, the Bangladesh ... Read more
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s giant silver hooded gown at Cannes red carpet sparks hilarious memes
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is quite a veteran when it comes to the slaying Cannes red carpet. She has been a regular at the international film festival for years now since she made her debut in 2002. Aish so far has made 18 appearances on the esteemed red carpet, which ... Read more
Half of world’s largest lakes, reservoirs losing water, Study finds
News Desk : dhakamirror.com More than half of the world’s largest lakes and reservoirs have lost significant amounts of water over the last three decades, according to a new study, which pins the blame largely on climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human consumption. According to a team of international researchers, ... Read more
‘Tiger Zakhmi Hai’- Salman Khan gets injured in the set of Tiger 3, shares photo
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bollywood actor Salman Khan got injured, presumably on the set of Maneesh Sharma’s Tiger 3. The actor shared his health update on social media with a quirky caption. The actor shared a picture of himself where he could be seen flaunting his back as he shared the picture of him where ... Read more