- Independence won thru student-mass people's blood must be retained: Annie
- Foreign Ministry holds event on International Mother Language Day
- Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
- Farroque warns of conspiracy if election is delayed
- Govt emphasizes preserving endangered languages and ensuring diversity: Foreign Secretary
- Saudi Ambassador extends greetings in Bengali on Feb 21
- Discussion on mother tongue held in Bandarban
- No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’
- Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
- Only election can restore true democracy: Rizvi
- 25 foreign nationals pay tribute to language martyrs
- South Africa wins the toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan
- Hamas gave body of 'Gazan woman' not hostage Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu
- ADB, World Bank partner on FMRF to increase development impact
- Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
- Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever
- CIA plans largest mass firing in nearly 50 years: New York Times
- Gill’s ton guides India to a comfortable win over Bangladesh
- Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after Israel bus blasts
- IGP pays tribute to language heroes
Most Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business: Reuters survey
Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trumps policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of mounting worry in the United States top foreign direct investor. The results of the survey show how the prospect of...
Man jailed for attempted murder of Japan’s ex-PM
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of Japans former prime minister Fumio Kishida in 2023, BBC reported. Ryuji Kimura, 25, hurled a pipe bomb at Fumio Kishida as he approached a crowd for a speech during an election event in the city of Wakayama. Although...
Japan targets 60% emissions cut by 2035 from 2013 levels
Japan set fresh climate targets on Tuesday, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels. Under the Paris Agreement, each country is supposed to provide a steeper headline figure to the UN for cutting heat-trapping emissions by 2035, and a detailed...
Japan’s top investors pledge increased investment in Bangladesh
Japans top investors have assured an increase in investments in Bangladesh following a bilateral meeting with Bangladeshs Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin in Tokyo on Monday. During the meeting, representatives from Japans leading business groupsNEXI (Nippon Export and Investment Insurance),...
Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region
A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday, in a rare diplomatic visit outside of the region. The Afghan delegation left Kabul on Saturday, in a visit that local media said would last one week and included officials from the higher education, foreign affairs,...
AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry
Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...
Japanese man detained in Thailand over suspected online fraud in Myanmar
A 29-year-old Japanese man was detained by Thai police on Thursday for his suspected involvement in online frauds in Myanmar. He was arrested at Bangkoks airport after arriving on a flight from Yangon, Myanmars largest city, according to Thai authorities and other sources. The man, who is also...
Japan and Bangladesh ink $5M air pollution project in Dhaka, Chattogram
Bangladesh and Japan have signed the exchange of notes on the Japanese grant aid for a project for the improvement of equipment for air pollution monitoring with an amount up to JPY 835 million (about USD 5 million), reports UNB. In this project, equipment for air pollution monitoring is to be...
SoftBank, OpenAI agree to set up Japan AI joint venture
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan to offer artificial intelligence services to corporate customers. Son is moving to deepen his exposure to OpenAI, with SoftBank looking at investing $15 billion to $25...
Asia’s automakers lead decline amid Trump tariffs impact
Shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers, along with their suppliers, plunged on Monday as the region faced a heavy blow from the U.S. President Donald Trumps newly imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, reports Reuters. Despite being anticipated, Trumps tariffs rattled major global...
Japan reaffirms support for Bangladesh interim govt
Japan on Sunday reaffirmed its support for the Bangladeshs interim government and sought to increase bilateral engagement for a boost in businesses and development cooperation. Ikuina Akiko, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, conveyed the message to Chief Adviser...
Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly over high seas
Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian bombers flew over international waters around the country, Tokyos top government spokesman said Friday. We confirmed that Russian military bombers and fighter jets flew over the high seas of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan yesterday, and we...
Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers
Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country seeks to address labour shortages exacerbated by its ageing population. In October 2024, the nations foreign workforce stood at 2.3 million -- an increase of around...
Bangladesh signs deal with Japan to improve fish landing centre in Cox’s Bazar
Bangladesh and the Japanese government have signed an agreement aiming to improve the fish landing centre in Coxs Bazar. The signing ceremony of the Project for Improvement of Fish Landing Center of BFDC in Coxs Bazar district was held on Wednesday at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo, reports...
‘Laapataa Ladies’ shortlisted for Japan Academy Film Prize 2024
The critically acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, directed by Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao has been captivating audiences since its release. Now, the film has been shortlisted for the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024. Apart from Laapataa Ladies, other films that are competing in the category include...
Japanese envoy pays tribute to Holey Artisan victims
Saida Shinichi, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, visited the Metro Rail Exhibition and Information Center (MEIC) in Dhaka on Tuesday. During his visit, he paid heartfelt tribute to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan attack, laying flowers at the monument erected in their...
Japanese man arrested for kicking rabbit
Japanese police said Thursday that they arrested a man for kicking a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies on an island well-known for its large rabbit population. The incident took place on Okunoshima island in Hiroshima prefecture, where more than 1,000 rabbits frolic...
Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
A Japanese government panel said on Thursday it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a megaquake to up to 82 per cent in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8 to 9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people and cause...
President seeks increased Japanese investment in emerging sectors
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged Japan to enhance its investment in Bangladesh, particularly in emerging sectors such as automobiles, ICT, medical equipment, light engineering, consumer electronics and tourism. The president made the call during a meeting with newly appointed...
US, Japan, South Korea issue joint warning on North Korea cryptocurrency theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement highlighting the threat posed by Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors targeting the global cryptocurrency industry. The statement underscores ongoing concerns about DPRKs use of cyber thefts to fund its...
Ikigai: The Japanese concept of finding purpose in life
As we continue into mid-January trying to keep up with those well-intentioned but lofty New Years resolutions, theres no better time than now to refocus our energies, and really plan out our hopes and goals for the future. Though the new year, new me mantra is inspiring, the truth is if all...
Top Japanese diplomat to visit Seoul amid political agitation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday to strengthen security ties with Seoul and their mutual ally, the United States, amid regional challenges from North Korea and Chinas growing influence. Iwaya will be the first Japanese foreign minister to visit Seoul in...
Ichigo Ichie: Making the most of every moment
Ichigo Ichieis a Japanese proverb with many translations. While this phrase means one time, one meeting literally, it can also be translatedone lifetime, one encounter or in this moment, an opportunity In todays culture, instant gratification is common due to social media and the convenience of...
US approves $3.6bn sale of missiles to Japan
The United States (US) said it has approved a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan as Washington continues to build up alliances in Asia against China. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the weaponry will help defend...
World's oldest person, 116-year-old Japanese woman passes away
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman recognized as the worlds oldest person by Guinness World Records has passed away at the age of 116, an official from Ashiya city said on Saturday, reports AP. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home...
Japan welcomes in New Year with traditional ceremony
Japan has welcomed in the New Year with a traditional bell-tolling ceremony at the Tokudai-ji temple in Tokyo, BBC reported. January 1 is a major national holiday in Japan - homes and temples are cleaned on New Years Eve in preparation for the change of year. In Tokyo, people gathered at the...
Projects are being affected as donors not disbursing funds
Foreign aid supply flow falls because of go slow policy of several Asian stakeholders. Funding disbursement from development partners have significantly decreased during a crucial moment, when Bangladesh needs dollars to increase its forex reserves. Officials informed that they see a slow pace...
Japan lowers travel advisory for Bangladesh
On Friday, the Japanese Government updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, lowering the threat level from 2 to 1. The level-2 alert, issued in December, had advised Japanese citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Bangladesh. This measure was prompted by the July-August Uprising and...