The US government says it has negotiated a significant cut in the United Nations budget. The US Mission to the United Nations says that the UN’s 2018-2019 budget would be slashed by over $285 million. The mission says reductions would also be made to the UN’s management and support functions.

The United States announces sanctions on two of North Korea's most prominent officials behind its ballistic missile program, while Russia reiterates an offer to mediate to ease tension between Washington and Pyongyang.

A Dhaka court adjourns closing argument of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till tomorrow in connection with the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

Bobby Hajjaj, chairman of Nationalist Democratic Movement, has nominated “Miles” singer Shafin Ahmed as his candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.

Guatemala’s president announces on Christmas Eve that the Central American country will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the first nation to follow the lead of US President Donald Trump in ordering the change.

Reiterating her party’s firm stand on parliamentary election under neutral government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls out to prepare for a movement.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits the residence of veteran Awami League (AL) leader and Chittagong city unit President late ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says they have to wait to hear the final decision from chief of Jatiya Party whether his party will take part in next general election with AL.

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says the Rangpur city polls result manifested that people want to get rid of killing, enforced disappearance and corruption.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says Bangladesh Chhatra League’s concept of having school committees was not right.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says it was not appropriate for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to send a legal notice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Law Minister Anisul Huq warns BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia that “she will have to answer to the public for her indulgence in corruption”.

The United States has "disqualified" itself from the Middle East peace process due to its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith is confident that the outcome of Rangpur City Corporation election will not affect the upcoming parliamentary polls.

More than 120 countries defy President Donald Trump and vote in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The defense lawyer tells a Dhaka court that the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case was filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to hamper her political career.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed blames the Election Commission for its “failure” in holding the Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) election in a free, fair and credible manner.

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says that the Rangpur City Corporation elections are a test for the Election Commission.

British Prime Minister Theresa May accepts the resignation of her deputy Damian Green, who announced he was stepping down following a probe into his conduct.

Jatiya Party (Ershad) mayoral candidate Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa wins the Rangpur City Corporation election defeating Awami League and BNP contestants by a big margin.