December 22, 2024

The government has updated its draft list of casualties during the July uprising, putting the death toll at 858 and the number of wounded at 11,551. The two lists, published on the website of "Special Cell on Uprising Affairs"…

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has said the police are making a list of extortionists and will soon launch drives to arrest them. He made the announcement during a meeting with police officers, students, and…

Islamic extremism will never find a place in Bangladesh again, said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus recently. "I can assure that's not taking place at all. These are very enthusiastic young people -- they are very neutral about their…

A Myanmar ethnic rebel group has captured a military regional command in Rakhine state, it said, in what would be a major blow to the junta. The Arakan Army (AA) had "completely captured" the western regional command at Ann on Friday…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz yesterday condemned the "terrible, insane" car-ramming attack on a crowded Christmas market that killed five people and injured more than 200. Police arrested a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatry doctor at the…

At least 32 people died early yesterday when a bus crashed into a truck and then caught fire in southeastern Brazil, officials said. Around four in the morning, the bus travelling from Sao Paulo blew a tire near the town of Lajinha, in…

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan yesterday performed at the "Echoes of Revolution" concert, a charity event aimed at raising funds for families of martyrs and those injured during the July uprising. The legendary musician waived his fees…

The words spoken by the titular Man of Steel throughout the first teaser trailer for "Superman" are rich with symbolism. "Krypto, home. Take me home," are the only words he speaks in the footage, which debuted today after a press preview on…

India great Ravi Shastri breaks down Travis Head's exceptional run during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series. Having played starring roles in India's defeats in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men's Cricket World…

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak bagged a hattrick as his side thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with two of the goals arriving as early Christmas gifts from the hapless home defence. Newcastle's…