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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.

Hong Kong Cricket to host Papua New Guinea for ODI series

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 18, 2016

News Hour: In a further addition to an already busy 2016 calendar, Hong Kong men’s squad will host Papua New Guinea in a three-game One Day International series in November. The fixtures will be the first...
Dasun Shanaka’s ‘dream debut’ delights Mathews

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews hailed the one-day international debut of Dasun Shanaka after his match-winning performance in the first ODI against Ireland at Malahide. Shanaka scored 42 off 19 balls on Thursday and...
England and Pakistan aim for upward movement in ICC Women’s Championship

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: The ICC Women’s Championship moves into top gear when England hosts Pakistan in a three-ODI series in Leicester from 20 June. This will be the last series of round five of seven, while the...
IOM distributes NFI Kits as displacement continues from Fallujah, Iraq

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: After months of being unable to leave the city and living under siege, thousands of Iraqi families are currently fleeing the fighting in Fallujah via two main bridges, which were opened yesterday, 16 June....
ADB supports Vietnam’s reforms, pledges continued strong assistance

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao met with Vietnam’s State President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his two-day visit to discuss ADB’s deepening partnership with...
Game based on upcoming movie Sultan is a hit on google play

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: Sultan: The Game, has rocketed to the #1 position of Top Free Games on the Google Play Store. Developed by 99Games in collaboration with Yash Raj Films (YRF). The Game has received rave reviews...
Dazzling Sayesha Saigal joins the journey of Shivaay

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: Sayesha Saigal, The beautiful new B-town face who dreamt of becoming an actress from a young age, is not only a bundle of talent but exceptionally good dancer as well, said bollyspice. Sayesha Saigal...
UK’s leading South Asian high fashion retailer Aashni + Co goes online

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: Followers of fashion across the UK and globally will be able to shop the latest collections by India’s top tier designers at domestic, Indian retail prices as the UK’s leading retailer for South Asian...
Official emblem, slogan and look unveiled for FIFA under 20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: The Official Emblem and Slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 were unveiled during a festive event at KT Square in Seoul yesterday. Among those present were Chung Monggyu, president of...
Reckless deportations leaving thousands in limbo

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 17, 2016

News Hour: The Dominican Republic has unlawfully expelled hundreds of Dominicans to Haiti who have been caught in the middle of a wave of returns and deportations of more than 100,000 people in recent months, Amnesty...