May 2023

GBDESK// The departure of legendary actor Farooque, one of the most celebrated heroes of Bangladesh's golden era of cinema, has left the nation mourning. The veteran actor, who starred in a plethora of popular movies, in a career that…

GBDESK// Australian spin king Nathan Lyon dismissed concerns Monday that England could use short boundaries for the upcoming Ashes to supercharge their attacking "Bazball" strategy, saying it worked both ways. The Times in London…

GBDESK// At least 13 people were killed when a passenger van and a semi-truck collided on a highway in northeastern Mexico on Sunday, local authorities said. The vehicles crashed on a road between the cities of Zaragoza and Hidalgo…

GBDESK// Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she feared that frequent climate-induced disasters may disrupt Bangladesh's smooth transition from LDC to a developing country. "Bangladesh has been recommended for graduation from the…

GBDESK// A Russian missile strike killed four people and hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine, officials said today, as President Volodymyr Zelensky won the promise of "hundreds" more missiles and drones on a visit to Britain. The attack…

GBDESK// The trailer of Jaya Ahsan's upcoming film, "Ardhangini" has been released today. The Kaushik Ganguly directorial project will star Jaya and Churni Ganguly in the leading role. The trailer shows the stark reality of…

GBDESK// Pop star Ed Sheeran topped the UK music charts with his latest album, the critically acclaimed "Subtract", on Friday, a week after winning a U.S. copyright trial over one of his biggest hits. "Subtract", the British…

GBDESK// On a day that BCB president Nazmul Hassan was talking about the inclusion of Mahmudullah Riyad, Bangladesh pulled off a brilliant chase of Ireland's 319, winning by three wickets, with Najmul Hossain Shanto hitting his maiden…

GBDESK// Manchester City's Erling Haaland has been named the Football Writers' Association's men's player of the year, while Chelsea's Sam Kerr won the women's award, it was announced on Friday. Norway international Haaland, who has…

GBDESK// The UN rights chief today called on the international community to exert all possible pressure on the fighting sides in Sudan to resolve the conflict and end "the wanton violence". The fighting has plunged "this…