New Year

New Year resolutions

Wishing you a happy new year! / The coming year? No, years ahead—
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Is it time to re-think New Year celebrations?

In Dhaka, New Year celebrations face criticism for firework-related hazards, noise pollution, and harm to pets. This begs the question; is it time to re-think New Year celebrations?
2 January 2025, 14:40 PM

Top 5 destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at iconic global destinations: Sydney offers fireworks and cruises, Paris enchants with festivities by the Eiffel Tower, Bangkok dazzles with countdowns, Goa celebrates with beach parties, and Reykjavik features northern lights and Nordic traditions.
28 December 2024, 09:00 AM

New Year, new financial habits: A guide to money management in 2024

Explore actionable strategies for effective money management, empowering you to achieve financial goals. From budgeting insights to investment tips, this comprehensive guide navigates the financial landscape, helping you make informed decisions and embrace positive fiscal habits. Kickstart the year with confidence, taking control of your finances and setting the stage for long-term success.
6 January 2024, 11:44 AM

5 books you should read before 2023 ends

As 2023 draws to a close, we have compiled a list of books we think you should read that capture the essence of the year and prepare you for another vibrant year of reading.
27 December 2023, 13:45 PM

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true'

Lionel Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".
1 January 2023, 05:08 AM

From an incorrigible New Year enthusiast

Let’s think of some out-of-the-box ways to tackle even the most formidable of problems.
31 December 2022, 18:37 PM

New Year’s celebration across cultures

The one thing we do know for sure about the year 2023 is how the world will welcome it.
29 December 2022, 00:00 AM

Travelling before the end of the year

The year 2021 has been a difficult time for all of us. With a few days left of the year, you deserve a holiday, one to pamper yourself.
23 December 2021, 11:12 AM

Words banned for the new year? ‘Fake news’ gets top vote

Let me ask you this: Would a story that unpacks a list of tiresome words and phrases be impactful or a nothingburger? Worse, could it just be fake news?
1 January 2018, 06:16 AM

Myanmar president pardons 63 political prisoners: Watchdog

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw pardons at least 63 political prisoners on the country's traditional New Year Sunday, according to a watchdog group, in his first major political act since he was sworn in last month.
17 April 2016, 06:41 AM

Unluckiest couple loses $52 million lottery win

This UK couple who was reportedly denied $52 million in winnings due to a faulty smartphone app.
2 January 2016, 06:02 AM

Ronaldo's heartfelt message & more Balotelli fireworks: Footballers' New Year celebrations

Let’s look at how some of the top stars in world football welcomed 2016, with the likes of Gareth Bale, Neymar and Alexis Sanchez posting on social media.
2 January 2016, 05:44 AM

New books, big smiles

For schoolchildren all over the country, the first morning of the New Year came with the refreshing smell of fresh textbooks. As they went to their respective schools braving the morning chill yesterday, they each were handed over a new set of textbooks at all primary and secondary schools. Beaming with joy, some students held the books up in the air, while some were flipping through the pages after receiving them with a feeling of sheer happiness written on their faces.
1 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Democracy to be restored in 2016: BNP

BNP hopes that people will be able to restore democracy in the country by defeating fascism and autocracy in 2016.
1 January 2016, 10:04 AM

Goodbye, welcome

As we say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016, the last thing we want to see this year is poisonous politics taking lives and wrecking welfare of people.
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM

President, PM greet nation on New Year's Eve

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greet the countrymen on the occasion of New Year 2016.
31 December 2015, 15:19 PM

New Year: Celebrations begin to mark start of 2016 (video)

The world begins celebrating the New Year, with revellers in Australia and New Zealand among the first to usher in 2016.
31 December 2015, 12:36 PM

Security alert for Australian nationals in Dhaka

Australia alerts its nationals over possible security threat in Dhaka – possibly in connection with New Year celebrations.
30 December 2015, 07:46 AM