Asia markets mixed in final day of 2025 trading
HONG KONG, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Asian stocks were mixed at the start of the final trading day of 2025 on Wednesday, with some tracking Wall Street losses as investors eased towards the New Year break. Trading remained thin in the holiday-shortened week, though precious metals appeared to steady after seeing a sharp pullback from recent record highs. Markets in Hong Kong and Australia edged lower while Shanghai and Taipei saw small morning gains in what has been a strong year for worldwide markets. Still, US indices remained on track for solid gains over 2025 as a whole, and markets in Asia similarly enjoyed a healthy year. Both gold and silver climbed to records in the past week, though decreased in recent days.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 31, 2025 09:40 UTC
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025PARIS, France, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus programme. Here is what the detailed analysis revealed for 2025, during which 120 monthly temperature records were broken in more than 70 countries. - Records shattered in C.Asia –Every country in Central Asia broke its annual temperature records. Monthly temperature records have been broken every month since May, with the exception of November. - Up to 1.5C hotter in the Sahel –Temperature records were beaten in several countries in the Sahel and west Africa.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 31, 2025 09:40 UTC
Pakistan Speaker conveys condolence message to Tarique Rahman
Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today handed over Islamabad's condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman. Photo: BNP Media CellDHAKA, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) - Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today handed over Islamabad's condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, reflecting Pakistan's deep respect for Bangladesh's late uncompromising leader. Sadiq met Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this afternoon and formally conveyed the condolence message, according to a post shared on the BNP's verified Facebook page. He was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) by the Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan High Commission's Press Counsellor in Dhaka Fasih Ullah Khan told BSS. The flight carrying Sardar Ayaz Sadiq landed at the Dhaka airport at around 11:50am, HSIA spokesperson Flight Lieutenant Masud said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 31, 2025 09:31 UTC
Pennsylvania Farm Show 2026: What to know about parking, food and fun
ETThe Pennsylvania Farm Show will help kick off a celebration of the nation's 250th birthday this year. The theme this year is "Growing A Nation" to recognize Pennsylvania’s leading role in the nation’s founding and future, according to a news release. “America was born in Pennsylvania, with its identity deeply rooted in agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said in a news release. “Two hundred and fifty years later, Pennsylvania agriculture is still leading our nation, supplying the economic power, ingenuity, and innovation that is growing our nation’s future. The Shapiro Administration is proud to support Pennsylvania agriculture and the innovative, tenacious Pennsylvanians who are growing a vibrant tomorrow for our Commonwealth and our nation,” he said.
Source:Daily Sun
December 31, 2025 09:11 UTC
Here are the best things I ate at York County restaurants in 2025
Dec. 31, 2025, 4:01 a.m. ETThis year, I had the pleasure of trying some of York's newest restaurants, exploring old local favorites and experimenting more in the kitchen myself. From a rich, spiced curry, to a pizza that changed my mind about blue cheese (sort of), and a seriously delicious South Asian dessert −these are the dishes, drinks and sweets that made it to my favorites this year.
Source:Daily Sun
December 31, 2025 09:10 UTC
Jaishankar hands over India’s condolence message to Tarique Rahman
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today conveyed India’s condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo: BNP’s verified Facebook pageDHAKA, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) – Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today conveyed India’s condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, reflecting New Delhi’s respect for the veteran Bangladeshi leader. Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this afternoon and formally handed over the condolence message, according to a post shared on the BNP’s verified Facebook page. Earlier, the Indian external affairs minister arrived in Dhaka on a special flight at around 11:30am to attend the funeral of the former prime minister and BNP chairperson. He was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma, officials of the Indian High Commission confirmed.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 31, 2025 09:00 UTC
PHOTOS: A Year in Review for 2025
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December 31, 2025 08:03 UTC
Local New Year's Eve 2025 Celebrations
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December 31, 2025 07:54 UTC
Decoding the interim government playbook
The interim government facilitates an agreement with the administration of Kosovo, a nation Bangladesh does not formally recognize, on Rohingya repatriation. The public is shown one script; the world of diplomacy and high-stakes strategy is shown another. The domestic teleprompter switches off, and a different script is pulled from the podium. For the audience inside -- the domestic public -- the sun rises on a curated schedule, the streets are swept clean of major plot twists, and the weather report is always one of procedural calm. Our task in this interim period is to watch both feeds -- the domestic broadcast and the international wire services.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 31, 2025 06:55 UTC
The Begum of Bangladesh
At 6am on December 30, 2025, the nation woke to the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, who breathed her last after a prolonged battle with numerous illnesses. Khaleda Zia’s entry into politics was born of tragedy after the assassination of her husband, President Ziaur Rahman. Indeed, to remember Khaleda Zia is to remember Bangladesh and it is a disservice to her and her legacy if we confine it to party lines or electoral contests. She was the first woman in Bangladesh to prove that women could lead at the highest level, and offered hope and a voice to millions of girls and women. Khaleda Zia navigated the complexities of leading Bangladesh in a society that was caught between paying homage to its past and origin while needing to embrace modernity and the future.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 31, 2025 06:41 UTC
Khaleda’s death: Bangladesh observing state mourning, general holiday
Bangladesh is observing a three-day state mourning and general holiday on Wednesday over the death of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced the decision in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday. "I humbly appeal to everyone to maintain discipline in all forms of mourning, including the Namaz-e-Janaza. "May the Almighty Allah grant us all patience, strength and the ability to remain united," said the chief adviser. As part of the state mourning programme, the national flag will be kept at half-mast for three days at all government, semi-government and autonomous offices, educational institutions, and both public and private buildings across Bangladesh, as well as at Bangladesh missions abroad.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 31, 2025 06:31 UTC
ISPR: Vehicular movement restricted for Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Vehicular movement has remained restricted since 8am on Wednesday in several areas of Dhaka for the state funeral rites of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Traffic restrictions are in place around the College Gate intersection (Residential Model College), the IDB Bhaban intersection, and Bijoy Sarani, the ISPR said on Wednesday morning. However, pedestrian movement remained open to the public, with the authorities urging people to plan their travel accordingly. The namaz-e-janaza of Khaleda Zia is scheduled to be held at 2pm at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and Manik Mia Avenue. The three-time former prime minister breathed her last around 6am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday while undergoing treatment.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 31, 2025 06:31 UTC
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December 31, 2025 00:55 UTC
Home Ministry: Biswa Ijtema 2026 suspended ahead of elections
The Home Ministry on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to prevent all gatherings at the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema Maidan, suspending Khurijer Jor scheduled for Friday to Sunday and Biswa Ijtema-2026 slated for January 22-24. The decision was taken to ensure the smooth conduct of the 13th National Parliament election and the Referendum-2026, said a notice Tuesday night signed by Deputy Secretary of Home Ministry Md Anwar Parves. Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to take necessary measures to enforce the restriction and ensure compliance, it added.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 30, 2025 22:26 UTC
Bangladesh Betar to broadcast live Janaza of Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh Betar will broadcast live the Namaz-e-Janaza of Begum Khaleda Zia, three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), from the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after Zohr prayers on Wednesday. According to an official press release, the Janaza will be aired live on Bangladesh Betar Dhaka-A 693 kHz, medium wave 630 kHz, FM 106.0, FM 104.0, FM 102.0, FM 92.0, FM 90.0, and FM 88.8 (traffic broadcast), as well as on the Bangladesh Betar website ([www.betar.gov.bd](http://www.betar.gov.bd)) and the mobile Bangladesh Betar app. The broadcast will also be relayed simultaneously on medium wave and all FM bands of regional Betar centres nationwide. Begum Khaleda Zia, a towering figure in Bangladeshi politics and the country’s first female prime minister, passed away on Tuesday while receiving medical treatment at Evercare Hospital. The live coverage by Bangladesh Betar ensures that listeners across the country can pay their respects as the nation bids farewell to one of its most influential political leaders.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 30, 2025 22:26 UTC