De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'
De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'SYDNEY, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a "disruptor" to the pair's tennis dominance. In contrast, De Minaur is yet to go beyond the last eight at a major. One of the things De Minaur has been working on is body strength, employing a new fitness trainer as he prepares for the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 18. De Minaur secured one title last season in Washington, adding to his nine other career victories. Australia face the Czech Republic and Norway at the mixed-teams United Cup, which is also being played in Perth.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 29, 2025 03:15 UTC
Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade
HONG KONG, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Asian equities mostly rose Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs. In early trade Monday, shares in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Manila rose while those in Tokyo, Sydney and Wellington retreated. On commodities markets, gold and silver slipped after hitting new records in recent days. The precious metals have also enjoyed strong buying, with gold and silver both hitting record highs on expectations for more rate cuts, which makes them more desirable to investors. The white metal has also seen a sharp run-up in recent weeks owing to surging demand and tight supply.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 29, 2025 03:05 UTC
Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test
MELBOURNE, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a hamstring injury, their third fast bowler to head home early during the series. The Surrey right-armer hobbled off early on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne clutching his left leg and took no further part. "Gus Atkinson has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes tour after scans confirmed he has sustained a left hamstring injury," the England Cricket Board said. Atkinson is the third England quick to be sidelined after Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (side strain), leaving Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes to shoulder the attack. England are 3-1 down ahead of the Sydney Test starting on Sunday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 29, 2025 03:05 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
December 29, 2025 02:49 UTC
Daily Horoscope for December 29, 2025
General Daily Insight for December 29, 2025 A well-balanced life is aided by daily choices. As Luna squares transformative Pluto, midday dynamics may stir tension. Thanks to Luna boosting your 2nd House of Self‑Worth, you’re prepared to price your work fairly and spend intentionally. Should transformative Pluto test any pre-set 7th house agreements, you’re braced to renegotiate terms respectfully with personal bonds or professional clients. Even when transformative Pluto stresses your 6th House of Routines, you can adjust timelines so your standards remain high without burnout.
Source:Daily Sun
December 29, 2025 01:16 UTC
Fresh Jersey Tomato’s toy drive successful
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December 29, 2025 01:01 UTC
Severe cold grips Lalmonirhat
Dense fog and severe cold cripple life in Lalmonirhat as poor families struggle for warmth and relief. Seventy-eight-year-old Sonavan Begum told BSS that her old blanket is no longer effective against the cold. Despite the severe cold, many workers are continuing their daily activities out of necessity. She said cases of cold, fever, diarrhea and pneumonia have risen, while some children are suffering from asthma, breathing problems and convulsions. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate HM Rakib Haider told BSS that blanket distribution is already underway in the district.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 21:34 UTC
Mahfuj prioritises long-standing stance over Jamaat-NCP election ticket
Md Mahfuj Alam- File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - Former interim government adviser and frontline July uprising leader Mahfuj Alam said that maintaining his long-standing political position is more important than contesting an election as a Jamaat-NCP alliance candidate in any Dhaka constituency. "Rather than becoming a Jamaat-NCP alliance candidate in any constituency in Dhaka, it is more important for me to uphold my long-standing position," he said in a Facebook post this evening, dismissing speculation about his electoral future. He reiterated that his political position has consistently focused on establishing a new political and economic order, resisting fascism through cultural struggle, confronting social fascism, promoting reconciliation and building a society based on responsibility and compassion. While affirming continued respect and solidarity with his July comrades, Mahfuj made it clear that he is not joining the NCP at this stage. He also rejected claims that he was not offered a proposal by the Jamaat-NCP alliance, saying such claims were incorrect.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 21:29 UTC
Navy holds two-day 15th NHC meeting in Ctg
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Navy held a two-day long 15th meeting of National Hydrographic Committee (NHC) at BNS Isa Khan here, with the aim of ensuring sustainable use of marine resources and conducting maritime activities in a safe, orderly and effective manner. Representatives of about 25 maritime and allied organizations, including various ministries, departments, government and autonomous institutions and maritime organizations related to hydrographic activities took part in the NHC meeting. The participants of the event visited the activities of the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Center of Bangladesh Navy and witnessed hydrographic activities at sea through the survey ship of the Navy, the release said. Hydrographic survey plays an important role in the safe navigation of seagoing vessels and the development of the maritime economy. In recognition of its significant contribution to international standard hydrographic activities, the Bangladesh Navy is serving as the Chairman of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) for the 2025-2027 term, which is an important milestone for Bangladesh, the ISPR added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 20:50 UTC
Motor home and SUV collision in Florida kills child, injures others from Clark County
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.”Crews including the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a crash around 5:45 a.m. on U.S. 27 at an intersection with County Road 316 in Marion County, Fl., according to Orlando media reports. The reports said a motor home was traveling on U.S. 27 and a SUV was traveling on County Road 316 when the two collided at the intersection and the motorhome overturned as a result of the collision. Reports said the driver of the motor home had minor injuries, but the 13 other people inside the motor home had critical injuries and were transported to a local hospital. All fifteen people inside the motor home are reportedly from Clark County. Orlando media reports said nobody inside the motor home was wearing seat belts and the driver of the SUV was also transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2025 19:39 UTC
Ivory Coast parliamentary elections draw low turnout
ABIDJAN, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out following a boycott call by opposition parties. The election comes two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule. Elections in Ivory Coast are often marred by political tensions or violence, and more than 40,000 security force personnel deployed for the presidential election in late October had been maintained for Saturday's polls. - Low turnout -Ouattara, who won a fourth term in the presidential election, cast his own ballot earlier in Saturday's legislative race. Eleven people died in violence around the presidential election and dozens of opposition supporters were detained, including one deputy.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 19:20 UTC
Nomination paper collected on behalf of Mahfuj Alam as independent candidate
LAKSHMIPUR, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - Nomination paper was collected on behalf of former Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam as an independent candidate from Lakshmipur-1 (Ramganj) constituency for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, slated for February 12, 2026. The nomination paper was collected on Sunday from Ramganj Upazila Election Officer and Returning Officer Obaidur Rahman. Meanwhile, Mahfuj Alam's elder brother, Mahbub Alam Mahir, joint convener of the central NCP, also collected nomination papers from the same constituency. So far, a total of 16 candidates have collected nomination papers to contest the election from Lakshmipur-1. Among them are Shahadat Hossain Selim, who recently joined the BNP after dissolving the BLDP and Harun Or Rashid, joint convener of Dhaka South City BNP and former commissioner of Motijheel Ward.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
NCP finally joins with Jamaat ahead of polls
The National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by a group of youth leaders who spearheaded the July uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, has formally allied with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Party Convener Nahid Islam confirmed the alliance around 8pm on Sunday at a press briefing held at the party’s makeshift office in Banglamotor in the capital. Earlier Sunday, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqul Islam announced the alliance at a press briefing at the National Press Club. Announcing the decision, Shafiqul said: “Their convener, Nahid Islam, spoke to us directly. He informed us of their decision.”With the alliance, speculation over whether the NCP would position itself as a centrist political force appears to have been settled ahead of the party’s first national election.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Home adviser: Hadi murder case to be tried under current govt
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday that the trial of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi’s murder would be completed during the tenure of the current interim government. “I want to assure you that the trial of Hadi’s murder will be completed during the term of the current interim government, InshaAllah,” he told the media after a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat. The adviser said the interim government is determined to ensure justice in the murder of Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July uprising. The adviser said law enforcement agencies are continuing efforts to identify those behind the murder. He urged everyone not to do anything that may strengthen our enemies or hinder the trial process of Hadi’s murder.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC
Renewed fighting in Myanmar border triggers panic along Ukhiya, Teknaf
The residents of the border areas of Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar were panic-stricken by loud shelling sounds overnight as fighting continued between the Arakan Army and Myanmar’s junta forces in Maungdaw, Rakhine State. Residents living along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border reported hearing repeated explosions throughout the night, triggering widespread panic. The information was confirmed on Sunday morning after speaking with residents in the border areas of Ukhiya and Teknaf. Palongkhali Union Parishad Chairman Gafuruddin Chowdhury said border residents were living in fear as shelling sounds were heard again after a long gap. Whykong Union Parishad Ward No 2 member Sirajul Mostafa Lalu said sudden explosion-like sounds caused panic among border residents, many of whom spent the night awake.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC