Asha Lemmie’s sprawling, thought-provoking debut novel, “Fifty Words for Rain” will give you 50 reasons to cancel the rest of your day. ( read original story ...)
Who’s next? Abe’s party maneuvers to pick Japan’s next PM
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Mr. Fixit,’ Yoshihide Suga, set to succeed Shinzo Abe as leader
The Liberal Democratic Party is poised to choose continuity over popularity, as it opts for Abe’s right-hand man as its next leader. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $39bn for first time
An increase in inward remittances and exports topped with $300 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency boosted the reserves to a new high, said Kazi Rafiqul Hassan, general manager of ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh garment exports rebound from coronavirus crunch
Bangladesh's crucial textile industry saw a sharp rebound from the coronavirus crisis in August, with exports surging nearly 50 percent as factories swung into full gear to meet orders from global ... ( read original story ...)
edotco Bangladesh builds first hybrid solar-wind tower
This renewable energy solution is the first of its kind in Bangladesh edotco Bangladesh, an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, has built the country’s first ever 75-meter ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 35 deaths in 24 hours, another 1,950 test positive
Bangladesh has recorded 35 more deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the number of total fatalities to 4,316. The country also logged more than 314,000 coronavirus cases with 1,950 people ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh records 1,950 new virus cases, 35 deaths in daily count
Bangladesh has confirmed 1,950 new cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, raising the tally of infections to 314,946. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh High Commission to hold special condolence meet for Pranab Mukherjee
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi will hold a special condolence meeting on Wednesday for former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away at the age of 84. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Cases to Peak This Month in Indonesia, Says President
Government workers wearing protective suits carry a mock-up of a coffin of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victim on a main road to warn people about the dangers of the disease as the outbreak ... ( read original story ...)