
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.-
Army Chief leaves for Qatar on official visit
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - May 4, 2025General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, departed Dhaka today for an official visit to Qatar. According to a statement released by ISPR this morning, the Army Chief will make courtesy calls to key military and... -
FIFA orders Kenyan club relegation for match fixing
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - May 3, 2025The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed on Friday the relegation of a Kenyan club, Muhoroni Youth, after world governing body FIFA found the second-tier team guilty of match manipulation. It is the latest scandal to hit... -
Japan tariff envoy departs for round two of US talks
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 30, 2025Tokyo’s tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald Trump’s trade levies. Ryosei Akazawa may also... -
IMF chief hails ‘constructive’ Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 29, 2025The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a “remarkably constructive spirit,” despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump’s tariff plans. The US president’s stop-start rollout... -
Law adviser opens national legal aid fair
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 28, 2025Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today inaugurated the National Legal Aid Fair and road show. Bangladesh National Legal Aid Services Organization (BNLASO) organized the fair and road show with technical support... -
ATAB maintains zero-tolerance against ticket syndicates: EC
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 27, 2025The Executive Committee of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) has said it would not favour any of its members allegedly involved in a ticket syndicate. “ATAB’s current EC maintains a zero-tolerance policy against... -
Bangladesh condemns terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 24, 2025Bangladesh has vehemently denounced the terrorist act that claimed the lives of innocent people in India’s Jammu & Kashmir. In a statement released today, the foreign ministry said, “Bangladesh reiterates its unwavering commitment to the global... -
Government to Enhance Staffing at Bangladesh Missions Abroad to Better Support Expatriates
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 19, 2025In an effort to improve services for millions of expatriates, Bangladesh’s government is taking steps to increase the number of personnel at its overseas missions, particularly at consulate general offices. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain... -
Michael Keaton Joins Robert De Niro in Upcoming Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 18, 2025Actor Michael Keaton is set to join Robert De Niro in the upcoming crime thriller, The Whisper Man, produced by Netflix and AGBO. This highly anticipated film is an adaptation of Alex North’s novel of the... -
World Bank announces $12 bn support package for Argentina
by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Apr 13, 2025On Friday, the World Bank announced a $12 billion package of assistance for Argentina, of which $1.5 billion will be paid out right away to support the nation’s economic reform initiative. “A strong vote of confidence...