  Recent progress and the latest results on the bulk thermodynamic properties
of QCD matter from lattice are reviewed. In particular, I will stress upon the
fact that lattice techniques are now entering into precision era where they can
provide us with new insights on even the microscopic degrees of freedom in
different phases of QCD. I will discuss some instances, from the recent studies
of topological fluctuations and screening masses. The progress towards
understanding the effects of anomalous $U_A(1)$ symmetry on the chiral
crossover transition and transport properties of QCD matter will also be
discussed.
