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
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Travel ban on Keokradong hill to be lifted starting from 1 October
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
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
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
BYD launched its popular electric vehicle Atto 3’s upgraded version in Bangladesh
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com BYD, the leading global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has launched the upgraded version of its popular electric vehicle, BYD Atto 3, at an exclusive event on 20 September at the BYD Flagship Showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The event was graced by Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman of CG RUNNER BD LTD, ... Read more
Ruhul Quddus Khan takes charge as Unilever Bangladesh CEO
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
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
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
Metrorail boosts service: Extended hours & more frequent arrivals
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Dhaka metrorail service is set to start operating earlier in the morning and later at night to better serve the growing number of passengers. Service hours will be extended by 30 minutes at both the beginning and end of the day, and the interval between trains will be reduced by nearly ... Read more
Bhumi Seba App to be rolled out for digitized land management services
News Desk : dhakamirror.com An integrated ‘Bhumi Seba App’ would be introduced soon for rendering digitised land services to the people, Senior Secretary to the land ministry ASM Saleh Ahmed said Thursday (18 September). “Land is one of the most vital assets for every citizen of the country,” he said while presiding over a seminar ... Read more
Tourism Fest 2025 takes place at Dhaka Regency
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
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
22% minors in Bangladesh’s sex trade
News Desk : dhakamirror.com At least 22 percent of victims of commercial sexual exploitation (abuse of a person, or a minor, through sexual activities in exchange for money, goods, or other benefits) in Bangladesh are children, said speakers at an event yesterday. They shared the information at the launch of “Project Shurakkha”, an initiative of ... Read more
WB Reports Bangladesh Heat Costs at $1.78 Billion in 2024
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Rising temperatures in Bangladesh are fueling a surge in heat-related illnesses, leading to the loss of 250 million workdays in 2024 and economic losses estimated at $1.33–1.78 billion, representing about 0.3 to 0.4 percent of Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, according to a new World Bank report. The report ... Read more
Orientation programme held at UCSI University
News Desk : dhakamirror.com UCSI University in Banani, Dhaka held its orientation programme for new students of the September 2025 semester on its campus on Saturday, said a press release. New students, their parents, and faculty members attended the event. Special guests included Prof Mohd Kushairi bin Mohd Rajuddin from UCSI University Malaysia and Registrar ... Read more
Xiaomi launches Redmi Pad 2 in Bangladesh
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Pad 2 in Bangladesh, offering an advanced display, long battery life, and enhanced sound to improve the digital experience for local users. The device features an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering a smooth experience for streaming, content creation, and gaming. Its adaptive ... Read more
Google Pay Launching in Bangladesh Next Week
Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Google Pay is set to make its debut in Bangladesh by the middle of next week, ushering in a new era of hassle-free digital transactions for users. In partnership with global payment giants Mastercard and Visa, City Bank will roll out the contactless payment service at the Westin Dhaka hotel on ... Read more
Khaleda receives warm welcome upon her return home from London
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia arrived at her Gulshan residence, Firoza, at about 1:30pm on Tuesday after returning from London, where she had undergone four months of medical treatment. The special aircraft, an air ambulance provided by the Qatari royal family, carrying Khaleda Zia landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International ... Read more
Police clearance no longer required for passports
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced that police verification will no longer be necessary for obtaining a passport, thereby reducing unnecessary hassle for citizens. “Getting a passport is a basic right. We have established a rule that eliminates the need for police verification,” he stated. While speaking at the opening session ... Read more
Metro rail achieves record 4 lakh daily passengers
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Metro Rail has achieved a remarkable milestone by carrying over 400,000 passengers in a single day. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the Metro Rail, announced this achievement on their official Facebook page on Friday night. For the first time, Metro Rail recorded 403,164 passengers. The Metro Rail ... Read more



















