And Sydney -- the self-proclaimed "New Year's capital of the world" -- sprayed nine tonnes of fireworks from its famed Opera House and Harbour Bridge to begin the year's farewell.

New Year’s Eve in Bangladesh offers diverse experiences, from the beach tranquillity of Cox's Bazar to Rangamati's vibrant hills, Sundarbans' peaceful silence, Sylhet's serene tea gardens, and Dhaka's energetic celebrations, ensuring memorable moments for all.

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.

When welcoming 2024, spare a thought for those with whom you share this space under the sky.

A motorcyclist is killed and another injured in a road accident in Dhaka’s Badda area during new year’s celebration.

Security is being stepped up in major European cities ahead of New Year celebrations, with officials wary of possible terror plots.

The government has imposed a ban on all outdoor programmes and gatherings from New Years Eve dusk to dawn the next day “on security grounds”.

Police ban outdoor celebrations on New Year eve in Dhaka city but say they will provide security for indoor celebrations. Traffic through Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Dhaka University areas will be controlled after 8:00pm, DMP commissioner says.