The government says working remotely is crucial to halting the coronavirus, but a workplace culture of official seals, fax machines and face-to-face meetings hinders that effort. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, India extends largest lockdown
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for over a third of Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan gov’t has duty to help protect vulnerable workers’ jobs amid pandemic
Business results at Japanese companies have gone into freefall as the novel coronavirus continues to spread, sending severe tremors across the country･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
How The Bangladesh Diaspora Is Helping Their Homeland Reeling From Coronavirus Shutdown
Bangladesh depends heavily upon remittances sent home by people in the diaspora Some members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the U.S. have mobilized to send help to their countrymen who are living ... ( read original story ...)
In Pictures: The effects of coronavirus lockdown in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh - The nationwide general holiday in Bangladesh has been extended until April 25 as the country tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The shutdown, announced first on March ... ( read original story ...)
‘Starving’ Bangladesh Garment Workers Protest For Pay During Lockdown
Thousands of garment workers who produce items for top Western fast fashion brands protested against unpaid wages in Bangladesh's streets Monday, saying they were more afraid of starving than ... ( read original story ...)
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Army officer hanged for murder of Bangladesh’s founding president
Bangladesh profile; Majed continued to live in the country after the coup but it is believed he fled to India in 1996 when Mrs Hasina was elected prime minister. Her government ov ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Announces Coronavirus Farm Relief Package, India Seen Extending Lockdown
Bangladesh on Sunday announced a relief package worth about $1.7 billion to help farmers struggling because of restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus, with neighbouring India ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan extends coronavirus lockdown, some industries to reopen in phases
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday announced a two-week extension to the nationwide shutdown to curb the COVID-19 spread, but said some industries would reopen in phases. The first ... ( read original story ...)
India, Pakistan plan to restart some economic activity during coronavirus lockdown
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his cabinet colleagues to come up with plans to open up some crucial industries. ( read original story ...)