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Bangabandhu’s autobiography translated to Korean
The autobiography of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “The Unfinished Memoirs" has been translated into Korean language as part of celebrating his birth centenary.
Japan minister says necessary to 'wake up' to protect Taiwan
Speaking to the Hudson Institute think tank, State Minister of Defence Yasuhide Nakayama questioned whether the decision of many countries, including Japan and United States, to follow a "one-China" policy that has recognized Beijing rather than Taipei since the 1970s would stand the test of time.
Myanmar violence escalates with rise of ‘self-defence’ groups: report
Violence in post-coup Myanmar has escalated as anti-junta “self-defence” forces step up to take on the military, a report said yesterday, warning of an “enormous” human cost if the regime uses its full power in subsequent crackdowns.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport: media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper on a suspected national security offence as he was trying to catch a flight out of the city, media reported.
China turns on world’s second-biggest hydropower dam
The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on Monday in southwestern China, the government announced.
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport -local media
Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the Apple Daily newspaper at the international airport on Sunday night on a suspected national security charge as he tried to leave the city, according to local media reports.
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around its capital in a bid to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong's Apple Daily apologises to readers in farewell note for final edition
Apple Daily has apologised to its readers, hundreds of whom queued past midnight for one of a million copies of the final publication, for not meeting their expectations.
Iran says US move against it would face ‘crushing’ response
Any US attack on Iran would face a “crushing” response, an Iranian government spokesman has said, following reports US President Donald Trump asked for options for a strike on Iran’s main nuclear site but decided against doing so.
At least 41 hurt in Thailand’s most violent protests since movement began
At least 41 people were hurt during protests in Thailand’s capital Bangkok, including five with gunshot wounds, the city's Erawan Emergency Medical Centre has said.
Rohingya repatriation talks after full formation of Myanmar govt: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh will approach for resuming the Rohingya repatriation talks after the full formation of a new government in Myanmar, saying Bangladesh stands ready to send back Rohingyas.
Pakistan’s capital blocked off over anti-France protest
Pakistan authorities sealed off a major road into the capital Islamabad for a second day yesterday as a far-right religious party held fresh anti-France protests.
Will Covid-19 create a ‘lost generation’ in Asia?
Job offers have been rescinded, life plans are disrupted. The economic fallout from Covid-19 has raised the prospect of a lost generation in Asia. Will the young people of the region find new paths to achieve their dreams?
Fire in Hong Kong apartment building kills 7, injures 11
Authorities in Hong Kong said at least seven people were killed and 11 inured in a fire at an apartment building that may have started at a Hindu religious gathering.
Foreign minister hopeful of signing Teesta deal
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today expressed his optimism over signing of Teesta water sharing deal with India, saying it remains ready for signing since 2011.
Malaysian police bust drug syndicate, arrest 12 including 3 Bangladeshis
Police have busted a drug syndicate, which had been active in the northern part of Malaysia, with the arrest of its members with drugs worth about RM2.164 million.
Thousands of Thai protesters call for removal of prime minister
Thousands of people protested in Bangkok today in the latest in months of anti-government demonstrations that have also called for reforms to Thailand’s powerful monarchy.
Thousands flee as Typhoon Vamco nears Vietnam
Thousands of people fled their homes in Vietnam Saturday as Typhoon Vamco barrelled towards central regions already pummelled by weeks of successive storms.