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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.

Over half the money in financial institutions belongs to millionaires

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 13, 2024

Millionaires in Bangladesh own more than half of all the money deposited in financial institutions other than banks. The entire amount of deposits held by the nation’s financial institutions at the end of December of last...
Despite legalization, California battles illegal marijuana farms

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 8, 2024

“Sheriff’s Department! Search Warrant,” shout armed officers as they enter a property in the heart of the Californian desert, where they soon find hundreds of illegal cannabis plants. After a public referendum, marijuana was made entirely...
Turkey to withdraw from Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe on April 8

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 7, 2024

A decree signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares that the nation will leave the Convention on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) on April 8. Turkey’s official publication, the Resmi Gazete, has published the...
Virat Kohli hits first ton of IPL season

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 7, 2024

On Saturday, Virat Kohli made his first century in the Indian Premier League of this year by leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 183-3 victory over Rajasthan Royals. The top batsman was asked to bat first...
World Bank calls for prudence in merger of banks

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 6, 2024

According to the World Bank, Bangladeshi authorities should exercise greater caution when merging banks and adhere to all international laws and guidelines at all times. Abdoulaye Seck, the company’s country director for Bangladesh, made the announcement...
Palestinian Muslims mark sad and tense ‘holiest Ramadan night’ in Jerusalem

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 6, 2024

The final Friday of Ramadan was stressful and solemn for Palestinian Muslims in Jerusalem, where small altercations broke out between worshippers and Israeli police guarding the entrance to the Al-Aqsa mosque, the third-holiest place in Islam....
NATO marks 75 years in the face of the Ukraine war

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 4, 2024

On Thursday, NATO will celebrate 75 years of existence. In the meanwhile, the Western alliance must act quickly to support Ukraine in winning the conflict that is presently engulfing Europe. The organization that prides itself on...
UN says four staff wounded in south Lebanon blast

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Mar 31, 2024

Three military observers and a translator were hurt in an explosion on Saturday in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah terrorists frequently exchange cross-border gunfire, according to UN troops. The UN-drawn border between Israel and Lebanon,...
China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Mar 30, 2024

As the prime minister of the crisis-ridden island nation concluded his visit to Beijing on Saturday in an attempt to finalize a debt restructuring agreement, China declared that it will keep up its support for Sri...
Israeli strike kills 36 Syrian soldiers near Aleppo

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Mar 29, 2024

At least 36 Syrian soldiers were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Aleppo province of Syria on Friday, a war monitor reported. The report also mentioned the presence of Hezbollah weapons caches nearby. According to...