January 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected conditions presented by Hamas to end the war and release hostages that would include Israel's complete withdrawal and leaving Hamas in power in Gaza. As Israeli planes resumed…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said they have been attaching priority to economic diplomacy instead of the political one. "We have already given a message to our diplomatic missions to pursue economic diplomacy instead of…

The Cabinet Division published a gazette notification yesterday assigning specific departments to the seven advisors appointed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The advisers are Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman; Power,…

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday urged the countries in the global South to stand in solidarity and unity to achieve the ultimate goals of sustainable development. He made the call while addressing the General Debate of the Third…

Renowned actress Nayanthara has extended an apology in response to the removal of her film "Annapoorni" from the Netflix platform, following complaints and controversies. Nayanthara shared a multilingual note titled "Jai Shri Ram" on…

In a recent musical collaboration, Xefer and Muza have joined forces to release their latest song, "Arale Harale", a vibrant and infectious party anthem that promises to set the dance floors ablaze in 2024. Teaming up with music producer…

Corporate behemoth Tata Group has again been awarded title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League for five years, for a record sum of $300 million, the national cricket board said Saturday. Tata already holds the title…

Pakistan's spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a…

International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an expected resurgence in Asia, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Friday. "International tourism is expected to fully…

Israel is pressing its push southwards of the Gaza strip whose health ministry reported a surging death toll. Gaza's health ministry reported at least 165 people killed over the previous 24 hours -- by far the largest such toll it…