May 2023

GBDESK// Paris Saint-Germain clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at Strasbourg. Messi's opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an…

GBDESK// With military courts, intimidation of the press and mass arrests, Pakistan's rulers are seeking to destroy former prime minister Imran Khan's support ahead of elections, analysts say. Khan's brief arrest earlier this month…

GBDESK// US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling Saturday, in a crucial first step towards eliminating the threat of a disastrous default with just days to spare.…

GBDESK// Bangladesh's economy is in its worst state in recent history, and the situation may worsen if the policymakers do not address the problems by employing the appropriate policy tools, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said…

GBDESK// Coal shortage has forced officials to shut down a 660 megawatt unit of Payra power plant on May 25, a first in its three years of operation, and if things stay as they are, the other unit of the plant will stop production in…

GBDESK// Pori Moni starrer "Maa", directed by Aranya Anawer, was released in theatres today. The actor graced the first screening at Sony Square, accompanied by her son Rajya. Dressed in a specially designed cotton saree,…

GBDESK// After stunning the audience with two marvelous productions, "Hotel Relax" and "Bidesh", Kajal Arefin Ome is back with two new projects. This time, the director will be making a new web-film titled, "Oshomoy" and a new web-series…

GBDESK// Shubman Gill called his 129 on Friday his "best innings" in the Indian Premier League after he powered champions Gujarat Titans into the final with a 62-run thrashing of Mumbai Indians. Gill's 60-ball knock -- his third ton…

GBDESK// Britain said on Tuesday it would remove the right of some international students to bring family members into the country, part of measures to bring down annual net migration which reached a record last year. Prime Minister…

GBDESK// South Korean police have launched an investigation after Asiana Airlines said a passenger opened a door on a flight shortly before the aircraft landed safely in the city of Daegu on Friday. The Airbus A321 plane landed at…