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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.
CAAB committee blames Abu Dhabi immigration for denial of entry to 112 migrant workers
An investigation committee formed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) today blamed immigration authority of Abu Dhabi, UAE for sending back 112 Bangladeshi migrant workers and denying them entry into the country.
Kazakhstan says it has secured supplies of Russian Covid-19 vaccine
Kazakhstan has signed a deal to get supplies of Russia’s first potential Covid-19 vaccine once clinical trials are complete, the Central Asian nation’s government says.
India building collapse toll hits 5
Rescue workers in western India yesterday pulled a toddler alive from the rubble of an apartment building some 20 hours after it collapsed killing at least five people.
Congress likely to appoint panel to assist Gandhi
The Indian National Congress is likely to appoint a panel of senior leaders to assist interim chief Sonia Gandhi till she is at the helm of affairs, for though the party maintains all is well but the discontent, evinced by a letter seeking a leadership change, may not have been fully doused.
West Bengal govt starts process of repatriating 19 Tabligh Jamaat men
The West Bengal government, along with the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, has begun the process of repatriating 19 Tabligh Jamaat members of the neighbouring country, who have been stuck in the state since the Covid-19 outbreak in March.
Malaysia detains 5, including 4 Bangladeshis, for ‘flying national flag upside down’
A rubbish truck driver and four Bangladeshi workers were detained on Monday (August 24) for “flying the Malaysian flag upside down” in front of their lorry.
Bollywood’s Bachchan back at work
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back at work filming India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” following a bout of Covid-19, while authorities eased coronavirus curbs on movie and TV shoots.
3 Bangladeshis with ‘no travel document, fake work permits’ held in Malaysia
Three Bangladeshi men, allegedly with no travel documents, and a female private taxi driver are arrested at a roadblock in Jalan Napoh, Changlun, near Jitra in Malaysia.
Lanka leader vows to scrap reforms curbing his power
Sri Lanka’s president has vowed to abolish a controversial constitutional provision restricting his powers as he opened a new parliamentary session following his party’s sweeping election victory.
Myanmar locks down Rakhine state capital
Myanmar has locked down the state capital of conflict-torn Rakhine state after an outbreak of a coronavirus strain that officials said was more infectious than that previously seen in the country.