January 2024

Going by the collective outcry of the cricket fraternity around the world, led by former Australia captain Steve Waugh, it seems that the people running the game in South Africa have just landed the final blow in the gruesome murder of…

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal's second-half strikes earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final Clasico rematch. The Catalans beat Real Madrid in last year's final and will face…

Top UN court opens hearings on Gaza genocide allegations -- Hearings focus on request for emergency measures -- Case brought over Israel's devastating war in Gaza -- Israel says genocide accusations are unfounded -- Hamas…

Brunei's polo-playing Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's most eligible bachelors, married his commoner fiancee yesterday as part of a lavish 10-day celebration in the oil-rich sultanate. An Islamic marriage ceremony for the 32-year-old…

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday. This is her fifth stint as the PM. The 76-year-old daughter of Bangabandhu…

Mohammad Ziauddin has once again been appointed as an ambassador-at-large with the rank and status of a minister. A gazette notification, signed by Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain, was issued in regard to his appointment tonight…

After winning at the box office with his last two releases – Pathaan and Dunki – Shah Rukh Khan ended 2023 with Dunki. While Siddharth Anand and Atlee directorial broke many box office records, Rajkumar Hirani’s film received mixed…

In a wedding that challenged traditional norms, Bangladeshi guitarist Nafisa Khanam Nitu recently tied the knot, captivating the Internet with a surprise musical performance. Nitu astounded wedding guests by playing an electric guitar…

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Wednesday he hopes a potential Spanish Super Cup triumph can create an important turning point in his team's season again. The Spanish champions are languishing in third place in La Liga, seven…

A court in Nepal on Wednesday sentenced former star cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape. Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for cricket in Nepal and the leg spinner's onfield success had boosted…