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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.

North Korea’s Kim leaves Russia, given drones as gift

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 18, 2023

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, concluded a six-day journey to Russia on Sunday with the departure of his armored train, according to Russian news media. Since the coronavirus pandemic, Kim has not made...
IAEA blasts Iran over latest inspector exclusion

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 18, 2023

On Saturday, the UN nuclear watchdog denounced Iran’s “disproportionate and unprecedented” decision to revoke the accreditation of several of its most seasoned inspectors. The decision was in reprisal for “political abuses” by the United States, France,...
Iran foils murder attempt on Mahsa Amini father: state media

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 18, 2023

According to official television, Iranian security personnel prevented an assault on the father of Mahsa Amini, a young woman whose death in jail one year ago provoked widespread protests. According to the official IRNA news agency,...
Number of LEED certified factories in RMG reach 202

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 17, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has certified two more factories, both of which received Gold ratings, bringing the nation’s total number of LEED factories to 202. Among these, 73 received the coveted Platinum rating, 115...
Mahmudullah, Tamim return to Tigers squad for New Zealand series

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 16, 2023

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named a 15-person team today for the first and second One-Day Internationals of this month’s three-match series against New Zealand in Dhaka. Mahmudullah Riyad and Tamim Iqbal made comebacks. After the...
South Africa holds funeral for Zulu grandee Buthelezi

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 16, 2023

A state burial will be held on Saturday to honor Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a powerful but polarizing Zulu prince who was connected to a wave of murderous violence that helped to establish modern South Africa. The Inkatha...
UN says quake-hit Morocco could demand assistance ‘today or tomorrow’

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 16, 2023

Thousands of homes were demolished and almost 3,000 people lost their lives in a terrible earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday. The United Nations said Morocco might request assistance “today or tomorrow” to help it recover...
Climate strike in Barisal to demand stop use of fossil fuels

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 15, 2023

Young climate activists from Barisal organized a global climate strike to call for a reduction in damaging fossil fuel use and an increase in the use of renewable energy sources. On Thursday, the event was put...
Russia’s Putin accepts Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea: KCNA

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 14, 2023

According to Pyongyang’s official KCNA news agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Kim Jong Un’s invitation to visit the country. According to KCNA, which used the DPRK’s official name, at the conclusion of their meeting...
Putin, Kim hold summit at Russian space centre

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Sep 13, 2023

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, hosted Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, will have negotiations on Wednesday that may result in an arms agreement that defies international sanctions. Russian state media quoted Putin...