The Argentinian TV reporter was robbed during a live show at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com A TV reporter who was robbed while reporting live on the World Cup 2022 in Qatar says that the police’s response to her report of the crime has left her speechless. Officials asked Dominique ... Read more
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England starts its World Cup campaign in style, defeating Iran 6-2
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com England beat Iran 6-2 in their first World Cup game in Group B on Monday at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. They scored three goals before and after halftime. Bellingham scored when he headed in a cross from the left by Luke Shaw in the 35th minute, making him the ... Read more
BTS makes history at 2022 American Music Awards
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com BTS, a group from South Korea, became the first K-pop band to win an American Music Award. For the fourth time, they have won the award for “Favorite Pop Duo/Group,” and they are also the first recipients of the award for “Favorite K-Pop Artist.” The boy band took up the trophy ... Read more
Students receive a 50% ticket discount watching the film Birkonna Pritilata
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Students will receive a 50 percent discount on entry to watch the film Birkonna Pritilata, directed by Pradip Ghosh, which opens in local theaters on November 25. Pradip Ghosh made the comment at a news conference at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum on Sunday. The film is based ... Read more
Math Olympiad starts on November 25
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Mathematical Society has been organising Mathematics Olympiad since 2009 in order to create interest in mathematics, remove the fear of mathematics, and above all to popularise mathematics, said a press release. Bangladesh Mathematical Society organised 13th Mathematical Olympiad in eight regions of the country namely Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Chittagong, ... Read more
Ceramics show begins November 24
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com In an effort to boost export revenues, the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) is holding a three-day expo from November 24–26. The expo is scheduled to take place in the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka, and organizers anticipate participation from some 200 brands from 15 countries, including the ... Read more
SME fair in Dhaka starts on November 24
City Desk : dhakamirror.com The 10th National SME Fair-2022 will be held from November 24 to December 3 to promote SME enterprises and diversify their markets. 350 stalls will be accessible at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka for SMEs to demonstrate their products and collect orders. 130 of the 325 participants are ... Read more
Valencia scores 2022 World Cup’s first goal
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com After the South Americans were handed a penalty kick against the hosts Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday, Enner Valencia converted the spot kick to give Ecuador the tournament’s first goal. First, in the third minute, Valencia, the captain of Ecuador, had a goal disallowed for ... Read more
Qatar becomes first host country to lose World Cup opener
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half as Ecuador defeated hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the World Cup 2022 on Sunday at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Qatar set an unwelcome landmark by becoming the first host nation to lose a World Cup opening match, ... Read more
Host Qatar loses World Cup opener
For the first time in World Cup history, the host country has been defeated. Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Enner Valencia’s first-half double helped Ecuador beat Qatar in the World Cup 2022 opening on Sunday. Qatar became the first host nation to lose a World Cup opening with Ecuador’s 2-0 win. Valencia scored from the penalty ... Read more
World Children’s Day: Unicef report exposes vast inequalities
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Today, as it does every year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) is celebrating World Children’s Day in an effort to give children a voice in advocating for a better tomorrow and a more equitable and inclusive world. This year, the day will focus on the theme of “Inclusion, For Every ... Read more
Not willing to share the screen with Razz anytime soon: Mim
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bidya Sinha Mim and Sariful Razz are a popular duo thanks to “Poran” and “Damal.” Their on-screen chemistry was well-received, and audiences want to see them again. Mim received many film offers opposite Razz due to their popularity. She recently signed Raihan Jewel’s “Pothe Holo Dekha.” She was supposed to star ... Read more
Elizabeth Holmes gets 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A California judge sentenced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to 11 years and 3 months in prison on Friday for for defrauding investors in her now-defunct blood-testing startup. This is the end of a years-long saga that saw the celebrated startup founder become a cautionary tale of Silicon Valley’s “fake it ’til ... Read more
Nora Fatehi finally made her way to Dhaka
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Months of speculation came to an end on Friday afternoon when Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi arrived in Dhaka. The Canadian-born celebrity arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon, and then reportedly checked into a five-star hotel in the city. At the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on Friday night, ... Read more
Dhaka University’s 53rd convocation on Saturday
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Nobel Laureate French Economist Jean Tirole will be the convocation speaker Dhaka University is set to hold its 53rd convocation on Saturday amid festive moods. President Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, is scheduled to preside over the gala event at the central playground on the campus. DU Vice-Chancellor ... Read more
H&M’s Bangladesh plan is big
A senior official at the Swedish retail giant says Business Desk : dhakamirror.com H&M has a big plan for sourcing from Bangladesh, but prices will rise by up to 12% after the country graduates from the least-developed countries group in 2026. Bangladesh will lose preferential market access and face 10-12% export duties after becoming a ... Read more
Dhaka’s “digital smart parking” system set to be introduced by the DNCC
The pilot project will begin in late November or early December on nine streets in Gulshan. News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Dhaka North City Corporation, with police help, plans to set up an app-based parking system in Gulshan to prevent people from parking randomly. The app will show users empty parking spots and hourly charges ... Read more
Jeff Bezos pledges to donate the majority of his fortune
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Jeff Bezos, founder of the largest online retailer, Amazon, has recently announced his intention to donate the majority of his personal wealth of $124 billion. Bezos told CNN exclusively that he plans to use his fortune to combat climate change and political divisions, but that he will also work to help ... Read more
Armeen, Nashid honored
Grammy nomination for album featuring their song Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Nashid Kamal and Armeen Musa, an incredible mother-daughter duo, perform the song “Jaago Piya” on the Berklee Indian Ensemble album “Shuruaat,” which has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Global Music Album category at this year’s 65th Annual Grammy Awards. They’ve made ... Read more
NRSC turned down proposal to ban bikes on highways
Plan to reduce road accidents by 25% in 2 years is approved News Desk : dhakamirror.com In order to reduce traffic fatalities by a quarter by 2024 and by half by 2030, the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) approved the National Road Safety Strategic Action Plan (2020-24). At its 29th meeting held yesterday in the ... Read more