January 2025

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) returned under seemingly auspicious circumstances, with a youth festival lending a vibrant touch to the event. Yet beneath the surface glamour lies a troubling reality as the tournament began without…

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's side were rocked by Bryan Mbeumo's first-half goal at the Gtech…

This New Year is dramatically different from any other New Year we have celebrated. Our nation has gone through a profound transition, one that has brought with it unimaginable possibilities and extraordinary opportunities. The most…

A young man was hacked to death, and at least five others were injured during a clash between two groups over New Year's celebrations in Narayanganj's Fatullah area early today. The deceased, identified as Md Hridoy (20), was the son…

At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd in a popular tourist district in the US city of New Orleans, city authorities said Wednesday. "The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty…

Yahya al-Batran clutched the tiny clothes of his dead newborn son Jumaa, just days after the baby died from the cold in their tent in war-torn Gaza. "We are watching our children die before our eyes," said the 44-year-old. Their…

US President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he plans to attend the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday aged 100. Trump shared his intentions with reporters during New Year's Eve celebrations at his…

Umayyad Square in Damascus hummed to the throngs of people brandishing "revolution" flags as Syria saw in the new year with hope following 13 years of civil war. Gunshots rang out from Mount Qasioun overlooking the capital where…

Prarthana Fardin Dighi has landed the coveted role of Nirupama in the upcoming film adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's iconic short story "Dena Paona". Directed by Sadek Siddique and backed by a government grant, the film promises to bring…

Asif Akbar and Imran Mahmudul are set to introduce their latest track, "Mon Jane", scheduled for release in the opening week of the new year. The composition and arrangement of the song have been handled by Imran, while the lyrics are…