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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.
South Korean man defects to the North
A South Korean man has defected to North Korea, following in the footsteps of his political parents who also made a high-profile switch
HK police arrest six at Kowloon protest
Police arrested six people during a demonstration in one of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist areas on Sunday night, where thousands
5 arrested after new night of clashes in Hong Kong
Five people are arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police say, as the political violence rocking the international hub shows no sign of abating.
Abe’s ruling bloc set to win majority
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition is on course to grab a solid majority in Japan’s upper house elections this month and cement
Lanka leader to veto military deal with US
Sri Lanka’s President yesterday announced he will not allow his government to conclude a proposed military deal that would allow US
‘Jai Shri Ram’ not part of West Bengal’s culture
Economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said the affinity towards the slogan, ‘Jai Shri Ram’, was a recent development in West
Thousands protest in Myanmar over toddler rape case
Thousands of protesters marched in Yangon as outrage over the rape of a two-year-old spilled onto the streets following a viral online campaign in a case that has left Myanmar society reeling.
Dhaka, Beijing agree on speedy Rohingya solution
Dhaka and Beijing agree on speedy solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held talks in Beijing.
Dhaka, Tokyo discuss issues of mutual interest
Bangladesh and Japan have discussed ways to further strengthen economic relation and cooperation between the two countries.
Dhaka, Beijing ink 9 instruments on various sectors
Bangladesh and China have signed nine instruments in different sectors ranging from aid for the Rohingyas and economic and technical cooperation, investment, power, culture and tourism.