Unafraid of the authorities, predominantly young, they are part of a globally connected generation that has watched and learnt from unrest elsewhere — from Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests to the …
‘Rap Against Dictatorship’ artist arrested in Thailand
Dechathorn Bamrungmuang reportedly charged with sedition just hours after arrest of lawyer and activist Anon Nampa.
Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
The Trump administration is set to demand the restoration of all international sanctions on Iran in a move that will further isolate the U.S. at the United Nations, test …
Turkey in talks with Germany, China, Russia on vaccine trials
Turkey is in talks with Russia, Germany and China about conducting Phase 3 trials for coronavirus vaccines developed in those countries, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday.
Philippines faces worst COVID-19 crisis in Southeast Asia
A strict lockdown in the capital, Manila is easing, and many are hoping it will help kickstart economic recovery.
Japan museum portrays pandemic life through everyday things
Takeout menus. Directions for attending a funeral. A leaflet from a local shrine, announcing the cancellation of summer festivals. These humble, everyday artifacts of life …
Rakuten CEO Urges Review of Japan’s COVID-19 Entry Curbs on Foreigners
Rakuten Inc Chief Executive Hiroshi Mikitani has urged Japan’s government to review its entry restrictions on foreign nationals, saying prolonged imposition of COVID-19 curbs risks tarnishing …
M. Akhter Hossain, DMD & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and Munawar Uddin, Country-Lead, Bangladesh Liaison Office of PrimaDollar Operations …
By photo by M. Akhter Hossain, DMD & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and Munawar Uddin, Country-Lead, Bangladesh Liaison Office of PrimaDollar Operations Limited (a …
Bangladesh ready to trial Indian COVID-19 vaccines
Bangladesh is ready to hold trials of potential COVID-19 vaccines developed by India and will receive early supplies of any successful candidate, officials said on Wednesday, as a Chinese firm …
Bangladesh is always a priority country for India: Foreign Secretary Shringla
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that Bangladesh is always a priority country for India. “For us, Bangladesh is always a priority country,” Shringla was quoted by local media as …