New year celebration

In pictures: World greets 2025

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.

Why leave Bangladesh? Best places to ring in the new year locally

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.

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.

New Year’s Eve without fire hazards? It’s more doable than you think.

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

Biker killed in road crash while celebrating new year

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

Terror alert for New Year celebrations

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

No outdoor celebrations

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”.

New Year: DMP bans outdoor celebrations

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.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

In pictures: World greets 2025

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.

December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024

Why leave Bangladesh? Best places to ring in the new year locally

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.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

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.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

New Year’s Eve without fire hazards? It’s more doable than you think.

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

January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020

Biker killed in road crash while celebrating new year

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

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Terror alert for New Year celebrations

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

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

No outdoor celebrations

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”.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

New Year: DMP bans outdoor celebrations

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.