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Mridha Shihab Mahmud

Mridha Shihab Mahmud is a writer, content editor and photojournalist. He works as a staff reporter at News Hour. He is also involved in humanitarian works through a trust called Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE). Mridha also works as film director. His passion is photography. He is the chief respondent person in Mymensingh Film & Photography Society. Besides professional attachment, he loves graphics designing, painting, digital art and social networking.

PM to open first-ever Matarbari deep sea port channel tomorrow

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 11, 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday will inaugurate Matarbari deep seaport’s 14.3-kilometre-long artificial navigation channel stretching from the proposed terminal to the sea and lay the foundation stone for the construction of the first terminal of...
Nintendo announces new ‘Zelda’ movie

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 10, 2023

In an attempt to build on the great success of its most recent “Mario” movie, Nintendo, the Japanese gaming behemoth, revealed that it is creating a movie based on its immensely popular “The Legend of Zelda”...
India continue to support Bangladesh’s vision of progressive nation: MEA

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 10, 2023

India will continue to support Bangladesh’s vision of a stable, peaceful and a progressive nation, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said here today. The election in Bangladesh is a domestic matter for the country...
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 10, 2023

“Woman with a Watch,” one of Pablo Picasso’s greatest works, brought in $139.3 million at auction on Wednesday night from Sotheby’s in New York. This is the artist’s second-highest price to date. Prior to being up...
Philippine inflation slows as harvests boost food supply

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 7, 2023

October saw a significant slowdown in the Philippines’ inflation rate as harvests increased the availability of rice and vegetables on the market and reduced the price of food. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, consumer prices...
Hathurusingha takes blame for Tigers’ World Cup debacle

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 7, 2023

Bangladesh’s head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, has accepted responsibility for the team’s dismal performance in the current ICC Cricket World Cup, as the Tigers fell far short of expectations. Bangladesh, who had come with great expectations of...
Blinken tries to soothe Turkey’s anger in Ankara

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 6, 2023

On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will undertake tough discussions in Turkey with the goal of calming the ire of one of Washington’s most important but challenging partners regarding the violence in Gaza. President...
Singapore PM says succession to happen before next election

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 6, 2023

Prior to the general elections in 2025, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong declared on Sunday that he will transfer authority to a new generation of leaders. Prior to becoming 70 years old in 2022, Lee,...
Birthday boy Kohli equals Tendulkar’s ODI ton record as India beat South Africa

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 6, 2023

Virat Kohli, the standout batsman, described his achievement as “the stuff of dreams” after India defeated South Africa by just 83 runs on Sunday, matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international hundreds. At Kolkata’s Eden...
Hamburg airport hostage incident has ended: police

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Nov 6, 2023

An armed father who had taken his four-year-old daughter hostage gave himself up on Sunday without resistance after hours of negotiations at Hamburg airport, German police said. “The hostage-taking has ended, the man has left his...