Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Agora Limited has recently joined hands with BD Recycle Technologies Limited (BRTL) to work together with the goal of ensuring sustainable solid-waste management. A memorandum of understanding has been signed in this regard, where these two institutions will work towards environmental protection through modernisation of waste management, reads a press release. ... Read more
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ICMAB Best Corporate Award goes to 65 firms
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com A total of 65 businesses were awarded the “Best Corporate Award 2021” by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) for their efforts in establishing corporate governance. After examining each company’s annual report, the ICMAB presented them with honors Thursday night at a local hotel during its annual ... Read more
Somy Ali brands Salman Khan a ‘chauvinistic pig’ in her now-deleted post
Salman Khan and Somy Ali dated for over eight years, according to reports. Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Somy Ali, a 1990s Bollywood model-actress, accused her ex-beau Salman Khan of physically abusing her. Somy called the Dabangg actor a “woman beater” and “male chauvinistic pig” in her now-deleted Instagram post. She posted a selfie with Salman ... Read more
International Travel & Tourism Expo from December 1
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The first-ever Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo BITTE, will open on December 1 in Dhaka for three days to promote of the country’s tourism industry and exposure to international visitors. The organiser of the expo, the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB), organised a press conference in this regard ... Read more
Meghna Bank to avail mobile financial solution platform
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Meghna Bank recently signed a tripartite agreement with ModeFinServer Private and Genex Infosys at the bank’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka to avail a mobile financial solution platform from the former and provide logistics and localisation support from the latter. Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of Meghna Bank, Amarnath Chowdhury, managing ... Read more
Singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
“She was genuinely one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure,” the rock band said. Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The English musician Christine McVie, whose smokey vocals and romantic lyrics helped Fleetwood Mac become a global phenomenon, died Wednesday, the band and her family confirmed on social media. She was 79. “There are no words to describe ... Read more
Citibank NA appoints New Country Officer in Bangladesh
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Citibank NA Bangladesh recently appointed a new country officer. The appointee, Md Moinul Huq, joined Citibank NA in 2002 and previously worked for Al Baraka Bank and Dhaka Bank, said a press release. As country officer, Huq will lead the Citi franchise in Bangladesh and will be responsible for Citi’s business ... Read more
Argentina defeat Poland 2-0 to reach World Cup final 16
Lionel Messi’s Argentina finished top in Group C by defeating Poland, 2-0. Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, defeated Poland, 2-0, in their final Group C encounter at the World Cup on Wednesday at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Argentina will now face Australia in the round of 16. Poland finished second ... Read more
Argentina-Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming
When and where? Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com There have been plenty of surprising developments during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At this point, all eyes are on Argentina as they prepare to face Poland in the final match of the group round. Argentina must win this game to avoid being eliminated from the ... Read more
Shoilmari: A river dead, livelihoods endangered
Dipankar Roy The once mighty Shoilmari river in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila can now only be called a river on paper. In just three years, it has been filled with silt. The once 150-metre-wide river has now turned into a 3 to 4-metre narrow channel. Boats cannot sail there in low tide and people can cross ... Read more
OTT platform of Deepto TV, Deepto Play unveiled
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Deepto Play, Deepto TV’s new OTT platform, will entertain the masses. Deepto Play was inaugurated on November 28 at 7 pm at the offices of Deepto TV. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ICT Division State Minister, was the Chief Guest during the occasion. The launching also included Md Kazi Zahedul Hasan, Managing Director ... Read more
90 lakh people will get Covid vaccine from December 1-7
News Desk : dhakamirror.com From December 1-7, the government will conduct a nationwide Covid vaccination program, with the goal of giving shots (including boosters) to 90 lakh individuals. Shamsul Hoque, member secretary of the vaccine deployment committee of Directorate General of Health Serv ices (DGHS), said this at a press briefing today. The campaign, which ... Read more
SDG Network of Future Leaders launched at DU-ICE Centre seminar
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The University of Dhaka’s Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Center held a seminar on November 29 on the “Role of Universities in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Realisation” at Prof. Abdullah Faruk Conference Room, Faculty of Business Studies, said a press release. Executive Director of the ICE Center, Md. Rashedur Rahman, opened ... Read more
Students at technical institutions can pay fees using tap
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Trust Axiata Pay (tap), a mobile financial services (MFS) provider, is currently live for processing fees transactions at all schools accredited by the Board of Technical Education. The Bangladesh Technical Education Board and tap have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently for the distribution of admission and registration fees, says ... Read more
Shwapno establishes new outlet at Aftabnagar Siraj Convention Centre
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com A new outlet of the retail shop Shwapno was inaugurated at the Siraj Convention Centre in Aftabnagar, Dhaka. An event was held to mark the occasion on Tuesday noon, reads a press release issued in this regard. The programme was attended by landowner Md Siraj, Shwapno Head of Retail Administration Saiful ... Read more
Rezina Parveen becomes DMD of Agrani Bank
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Rezina Parveen was recently appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Agrani Bank Limited. She formerly held the position of General Manager at Janata Bank, where she gained both respect and success, before moving on to Agrani Bank. She served as acting CEO of Janata Capital and Investment Limited, which is ... Read more
eGeneration will sell Linkedin solution as first partner in the country
Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh’s premier software solution company, eGeneration Ltd., became LinkedIn’s first and only partner. This relationship lets eGeneration offer LinkedIn Talent Solution and LinkedIn Learning to all originations. According to a press release, LinkedIn APAC team leaders and eGeneration Ltd. executives signed the agreement virtually. The collaboration opens up LinkedIn’s premium services ... Read more
Janata Bank assists Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation financially
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Janata Bank Limited recently gave money to the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation to help them set up an independent welfare fund to pay for injured players’ medical bills. A press release says that Abdus Salam Azad, MD and CEO of Janata Bank and Vice-President of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, gave the donation check ... Read more
Two-day ‘Bima Mela’ was organized at Barishal
Rupali Insurance demonstrated the most innovative customer service during the event. Business Desk : dhakamirror.com On the 24th and 25th of November, 81 property, casualty, and life insurance companies displayed their products during the two-day “Bima Mela 2022” in Barishal. Visitors were happy to take part in a variety of games and activities organized by ... Read more
Meghan Markle helped prepare Thanksgiving lunch for homeless women
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle helped helped cook a Thanksgiving feast for 300 homeless women. The 41-year-old helped prepare lunch at Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles while wearing a face mask, gloves, black baseball cap, and green jumper. Her visit was revealed in a snapshot of her chopping pumpkin for ... Read more