Headline
Rajinikanth turns 75: Looking back at the legend
The unmatched aura of the Superstar Rajinikanth, seen in films like Baasha and Sivaji: The Boss, is legendary. As he turns 75 today, it’s a fitting moment to look beyond
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
‘Pasuri’ made her a star, but Shae Gill’s story runs deeper
Shae Gill was never meant to be a global pop sensation. Yet, with one soulful performance on Coke Studio Pakistan, she became the voice of a generation. "Pasuri" released on
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Thailand’s prime minister dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly border clashes continue with neighbour Cambodia.
7h - New Age - (original version)
Golden Globes 2026 announces full list of film, TV nominees
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, marking the start of Hollywood’s award season and setting the stage for the Oscars in March. This year’s
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Madhumita prepares for a royal wedding with childhood love
Tollywood favourite Madhumita Sarcar is preparing to begin a new chapter in her life. Indian media report that the actress will marry her childhood friend Debmalya Chakraborty on January 23,
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Tauquir Ahmed reflects on early career in acting
Actor Tauquir Ahmed first entered mainstream acting through television dramas before moving on to films. He later transitioned to film direction. Recently, he reflected on the early days of his
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Bangladesh
Over 30 hours underground, a lifetime of grief above
Koelhat village mourns 2-year-old Sazid, whose death exposes deadly neglect
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Case filed over attack on DNCC eviction drive in Mirpur
Charges include obstructing government work
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Osman Hadi, critically injured, has been taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Monch and an independent candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, has been shot in the capital’s Bijoynagar area.
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Asif Mahmud to contest Dhaka-10 as an independent candidate
Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, former coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement that led topple of the Awami League regime, and a recently resigned adviser to the interim government, has announced
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Vapes as a cover: Narcotics Control uncovers new synthetic drug MDMB network
Four arrested in connection with drug ring targeting upper-middle-class users
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
International
Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-graft protests
Outgoing govt previously formed in Jan 2025
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Thailand’s prime minister dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly border clashes continue with neighbor Cambodia. The move comes earlier than expected
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Trump frustrated with Kyiv, Moscow over talks on war
US President Donald Trump is “extremely frustrated” with Russia and Ukraine, his spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Kyiv said Washington was still pushing it to make major territorial concessions as
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Humans make fire far earlier than previously believed, study finds
Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
34 dead, 80 injured as airstrike hits hospital in rebel-held Myanmar region
An airstrike by Myanmar ‘s military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a rescue worker
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers
The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies
13h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Open to arms ‘freeze’ for long-term Gaza truce
A top Hamas leader told Qatari news channel Al Jazeera that the group is open to a weapons “freeze”, but rejects the demand for disarmament put forward in the US-sponsored
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Bangladeshi team wins silver at Seoul International Invention Fair 2025
A team from Bangladesh named Calibrator-Z has won a silver medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025, an annually held global tech innovation competition.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' wins Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2025 has recently concluded, with the role-playing game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' winning the top prize of Game of the Year. The game has also set a
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Old Bavarian with a stick: Life with a BMW E46 in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, European classics are often treated like ticking time bombs—admired from a distance, avoided in reality. The fear of costly maintenance keeps most enthusiasts from venturing anywhere near them.
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Sport
Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices
In a statement on Thursday, the European fan umbrella group said prices for tickets allocated to Participating Member Associations (PMAs) – typically distributed via official supporters' clubs or loyalty schemes
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour
The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar will unveil the monument virtually rather than in person for security reasons.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Verona’s iconic Roman Arena set for major makeover
Verona’s ancient Roman Arena is set for a modern renovation, with major upgrades to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Messi to unveil his giant 70-foot statue in Kolkata on Saturday
A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi, one of the largest football representations in the world, is going to be unveiled in Kolkata, India by the Argentine superstar himself on Saturday
7h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)
Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'
The hosts take a 2-0 lead into the third Test at Adelaide on December 17 needing only a draw to keep the famous urn and pile more humiliation on Ben
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Alonso faces Real Madrid turning point test at Alaves
Alonso, whom Spanish media reported was set for the sack if Madrid lost against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, remains at the helm despite a 2-1 defeat
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Villa, Forest win as Celtic thrashed by Roma
Igor Jesus slotted through a crowd two minutes from time to clinch a first away victory in Europe for Forest since 1995.
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
রাজধানীর নতুন বাজার এলাকায় সিটি করপোরেশনের গাড়িতে আগুন
ঢাকা, ১২ ডিসেম্বর - রাজধানীর নতুন বাজার এলাকায় ময়লার স্টেশনের পাশে থাকা উত্তর সিটি করপোরেশনের একটি ময়লার গাড়িতে আগুন দেওয়ার ঘটনা ঘটেছে। বৃহস্পতিবার (১১ ডিসেম্বর) রাত সাড়ে ৮টার দিকে এ
13h - DesheBideshe - (original version)
কানের নিচে গুলি লেগেছে ওসমান হাদির, অবস্থা আশঙ্কাজনক
আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা–৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী ও ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র শরিফ ওসমান হাদি দুর্বৃত্তদের গুলিতে আহত হয়েছেন। জুমার নামাজের পর রাজধানীর পল্টনের বিজয়নগর এলাকায় নির্বাচনী প্রচারণার সময়
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Politics
Bangladesh president feels humiliated, plans to quit after general election
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that he plans to step down midway through his term after the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for February 12 next year, as he feels humiliated
19h - New Age - (original version)
Journalist Shaukat Mahmood on 5-day remand
A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate court on Thursday remanded Janata Party Bangladesh secretary general and former National Press Club president Shaukat Mahmood in police custody for five days for interrogation in
19h - New Age - (original version)
NCP sceptical about EC’s neutrality, capacity
The National Citizen Party on Thursday expressed the party’s scepticism about the Election Commission’s neutrality and capacity to hold the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections in a free, fair and neutral
19h - New Age - (original version)
Bhashani’s 145th birth anniv today
The 145th anniversary of the birth of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani will be observed across the country today.
19h - New Age - (original version)
Khaleda receiving dialysis, transfusions
The health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia remained critical on Thursday, with her kidney function failing and requiring dialysis on a regular basis.
19h - New Age - (original version)
Business
Chinese investors meet BGMEA leaders
A high-level delegation of Chinese investors from a wide range of industries meets with leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday to explore opportunities for
19h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Editorial
Creating oversight body to prevent custodial torture
Given the long history of torture and even deaths of detainees in police custody, the creation of an independent oversight mechanism to prevent such serious human rights abuse has been
1h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Intellectual dishonesty distorts history
December is a time for the Bangladeshis to reflect on the sacrifices and achievements made during the war of liberation. Fifty-five years ago, Bangladesh was first recognised as an independent
1h - The Financial Express - (original version)
How remittances can be reframed for shared community development
Millions of Bangladeshi migrants living abroad send money home. This transfer for their left-behind families reflects the love and obligation that ripple through villages and towns, supporting livelihoods and boosting
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Climate migrants need urgent state action
Address internal displacement through coordinated response
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
Entertainment
Disney signs major deal with OpenAI, brings 200+ characters to Sora
The three-year deal will allow Sora to create short, user-generated videos featuring more than 200 popular Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Bijoy theke Bijoye’ Natya Utsab begins at Shilpakala Academy
The festival — a joint initiative of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), the Mohanagar Natya Sangsad, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Literary and Cultural Centre — runs
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Mou returns to Victory Day drama with ‘Doctor Bari’
Actor Sadia Islam Mou, though not a regular on screen, often appears in special television projects tied to national occasions. This year, she returns to television with a Victory Day
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Trisha welcome their first child
Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and his wife, Trisha Dewan Faruque, have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Anaya.
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
Keep politics out of hospital: Health Adviser
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has urged medical professionals to draw a firm line between their political affiliations and their duties, warning that hospitals must never become extensions of party activity.
1h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Monthly injection may help severe asthma patients safely reduce or stop daily oral steroid use
A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet
7h - Daily Star - (original version)
Life style
Checklist you must follow before hiring a domestic help
Many times, domestic helpers are hired through acquaintances or in haste. The recent incident has shown how such negligence can sometimes lead to terrible consequences.
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
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