Japan on Monday selected a kanji character used to encourage social distancing as its defining symbol for 2020, highlighting a catchphrase used extensively during the coronavirus pandemic that even ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ is a Christmas carol
Five thousand amateur chorus members sang “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Tokyo, Japan, in February of 2006. The sing-alongs to the German composer’s piece about brotherhood and ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares trend higher; Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street as hopes for a new round of aid for American workers and businesses faded. Benchmarks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea fret as surging coronavirus undermines leaders’ support
Japan and South Korea grappled with surging coronavirus cases and growing public frustration on Monday as Japan's prime minister tiptoed around a contentious travel subsidy programme while an anxious ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s COVID-19 deaths reach 7,089, total cases rise to 492,332
DHAKA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh reported 1,799 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths on Monday, bringing the tally to 492,332 and death toll to 7,089, the Directorate General of Health Services ... ( read original story ...)
Protest outside Pak mission in Washington, demonstrators demand apology for 1971 Bangladesh genocide
During the protest outside the Pakistani embassy, Pranesh Haldar, an organiser, told ANI in addition to the apology, the protestors also demand from P ... ( read original story ...)
Court bans use of ‘facebook.com.bd’ domain in Bangladesh
Following the hearing of a case filed by the authorities of social media giant Facebook against a Bangladeshi firm called A1 Software, a Dhaka court has banned the use of “facebook.com.bd” domain in ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh logs 1,799 new virus cases, deaths rise by 37
Bangladesh has recorded 1,799 new cases of the coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the tally of infections so far to 492,332. ( read original story ...)
OPINION: Transparency can transform fashion – look at Bangladesh
Transparency has the power to transform the fashion industry - from the factory floor to the retail shop. While transparency is becoming a popular theme in industry discussions, there remains ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh PMs to hold virtual summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual summit with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, the Indian external affairs ministry announced on Monday. During the summit, ... ( read original story ...)