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Road fatalities: 446 crashes, 417 lives lost in September

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com In September, a tragic report from the Road Safety Foundation revealed that at least 417 people lost their lives and 682 were injured in 446 road accidents throughout Bangladesh. Among those who died, there were 63 women and 47 children, as highlighted in the foundation’s monthly report released today. In 151 ... Read more

Man’s fatal fall into Ramna Park lake

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A tragic incident occurred yesterday at Ramna Park in the capital, where a man drowned in the lake. The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Wasimul Haq. The police were able to identify him using fingerprint records. According to Ramna police SI Mizanur Rahman, he was discovered unconscious around 6:00 PM ... Read more

Tariff Commission’s size-based hilsa pricing strategy

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC), also known as the Tariff Commission, has suggested setting a maximum retail price for hilsa based on its size. This recommendation comes in response to the unusual spike in prices seen in the local market. On Sunday, the Tariff Commission released a report detailing ... Read more

Ekushey Book Fair won’t happen in December

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangla Academy announced yesterday (28 September), that the previously scheduled dates for the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 have been postponed. In a press release, they explained that this decision was made following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 21, which indicated that the fair should ... Read more

Volkswagen enthusiasts in Bangladesh launched club

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com A new social club for Volkswagen enthusiasts called “VW Club Bangladesh Ltd” has been launched in Bangladesh, bringing together owners and admirers of the German car brand in an effort to build community and promote road safety. According to a press release, VW Club Bangladesh Ltd was formally inaugurated on September ... Read more

Working in Bangladesh is quite challenging: CEC

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com The Election Commission is grappling with a mix of challenges, both seen and unseen, as it gears up for the upcoming elections and responds to various demands, shared chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday. “These hurdles might not be apparent from the outside, but we’re constantly navigating through them,” ... Read more

OxfordAQA trains 100 teachers to teach IGCSE and A Level English

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com OxfordAQA has launched its first subject-specific teacher training programme in Bangladesh. The two-day training was held on September 26-27, 2025 at Hotel Sarina, Dhaka, focused on International GCSE and A-level English and brought together over 100 teachers from leading English medium schools across Bangladesh, says a press release. The sessions were ... Read more

British Columbia School organizes the very first “Space Leadership Programme – NASA Day “

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com British Columbia School successfully hosted its first-ever Space Leadership Programme – NASA Day, in collaboration with NASA and the Himalayan Space Centre. The groundbreaking event, themed “Build and Blast-Off Your Space Rocket,” brought together students from grades 9 to 12 for a day of hands-on learning, teamwork, and exploration of space ... Read more

Standard Chartered returns funds after credit card fraud

Dhaka Mirror
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the biggest multinational bank in the country, has taken steps to refund its credit card customers who fell victim to a string of fraudulent activities. In a statement on 26 September, the bank said that during early September, they received complaints regarding fraudulent transactions from credit cards, through ... Read more

Travel ban on Keokradong hill to be lifted starting from 1 October

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Great news for travelers! Keokradong hill in Bandarban’s Ruma upazila is set to welcome tourists again starting October 1. The district administration has finally lifted the travel ban that had been in effect for almost three years. Bandarban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shamim Ara Rini announced the decision today (27 September) during ... Read more

Tree planting campaign to lower pollution, make city more attractive

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia has inaugurated a tree plantation and greening programme covering 33 road medians, spanning a total length of 31 kilometres, within the corporation’s jurisdiction. Under the “Zero Soil” programme, ornamental flowering trees and grasses will be planted across 28 DSCC medians, while the ... Read more

Krishi Bank ranks third in remittance collection

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Krishi Bank has shown remarkable success in collecting remittances from expatriates during the first eight months of 2025 (January–August). Known as bank for farmers due to its agricultural loan services, this state-owned institution has climbed to the third position in remittance collection from abroad in that timeframe. This notable achievement has ... Read more

Ruhul Quddus Khan takes charge as Unilever Bangladesh CEO

Dhaka Mirror
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, with effect from November 1. Ruhul, a career Unilever leader, began his journey with the company in 1996 as a trainee under the Unilever Future Leaders’ Programme at the Kalurghat factory. Over his ... Read more

Samsung TV crowned best brand for 2025-26

Dhaka Mirror
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Superbrands has honored Samsung TV with the Best TV Brand award for the second time in a row for its excellence in TV manufacturing at the gala event held on September 20 at Le Méridien Dhaka, said a press rlease on Saturday. This award comes as Samsung TV continues to be ... Read more

North Bay low : Rain forecast for Bangladesh

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Many parts of the country is expected to witness moderate to heavy and very heavy rainfall in the coming days due to the formation of a low-pressure system over the north Bay and adjoining coastal areas, the Met office said in its latest forecast. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s 120-hour weather ... Read more

Tourism Fest 2025 takes place at Dhaka Regency

Dhaka Mirror
City Desk : dhakamirror.com With festive decor, live food counters, and a vibrant ambiance, Tourism Fest 2025 was inaugurated at Dhaka Regency’s rooftop restaurant Grill On The Skyline at 5:00pm on Wednesday, said a press release. The Inauguration programme was held successfully with the joyful presence of Shahid Hamid FIH, executive director and managing director ... Read more

Bashundhara Residential Area embraces electric shuttle buses

Dhaka Mirror
City Desk : dhakamirror.com In Dhaka, rickshaw pullers are known for charging higher fares, and even short rides can set passengers back between Tk50 and Tk70. For school students or their guardians, that fare gets doubled. To tackle this problem as well as to reduce traffic congestion, an electric shuttle bus service has been launched ... Read more