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BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Aimless in Morisaki bookshop

My introduction to the Bangla translation of Japanese books happened during my visit to Baatighar Chittagong. It was there that I encountered the Bangla translations of works by one of my favourite Japanese writers, Haruki Murakami, back in 2021. Then last year, I found myself enchanted with the promise of Morisaki Boighorer Dinguli (Abosar Prokashona, 2023); the allure of the black edition of the book boasting ebony pages and stunning artwork had me yearning for the book months before its scheduled release.

Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’

“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."

Anime / One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime

One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.

Sensational Japanese food experience at Yatai, Uttara

The newest food sensation, located in the lively neighborhood of Uttara, Yatai offers a variety of Japanese, Pan Asian and Korean cuisine — all under one roof! Commencing their venture from 17 June, 2022, Yatai has made its mark significantly in the food scene in only three months.

Dhaka attack: Japanese murdered almost immediately

A Bangladeshi employee at the Dhaka cafe where 20 customers, including seven Japanese, were ruthlessly slain says the Japanese were killed almost immediately.

Amid Dhaka row, Zakir Naik calls IS ‘un-Islamic’

Islamic scholar and televangelist Dr Zakir Naik says the term Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is “un-Islamic”.

Japanese city offering public funds to freeze women's eggs

A Tokyo suburb will help women cover the cost of freezing their eggs in a pilot programme aimed at tackling the nation's declining birth rate. The Japanese city of Urayasu, about 14 kilometers (9 miles) east of Tokyo, is allocating 90 million yen ($850,000) over three years to fund the research project.

PM assures Japanese investors of full security

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reassured that the door of Bangladesh is open for the Japanese investors as she said that some recent incidents won't frustrate investment climate.

Watch bonsais float

Floating bonsai trees are now a reality!

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

Aimless in Morisaki bookshop

My introduction to the Bangla translation of Japanese books happened during my visit to Baatighar Chittagong. It was there that I encountered the Bangla translations of works by one of my favourite Japanese writers, Haruki Murakami, back in 2021. Then last year, I found myself enchanted with the promise of Morisaki Boighorer Dinguli (Abosar Prokashona, 2023); the allure of the black edition of the book boasting ebony pages and stunning artwork had me yearning for the book months before its scheduled release.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’

“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime

One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.

October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022

Sensational Japanese food experience at Yatai, Uttara

The newest food sensation, located in the lively neighborhood of Uttara, Yatai offers a variety of Japanese, Pan Asian and Korean cuisine — all under one roof! Commencing their venture from 17 June, 2022, Yatai has made its mark significantly in the food scene in only three months.

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016

Dhaka attack: Japanese murdered almost immediately

A Bangladeshi employee at the Dhaka cafe where 20 customers, including seven Japanese, were ruthlessly slain says the Japanese were killed almost immediately.

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016

Amid Dhaka row, Zakir Naik calls IS ‘un-Islamic’

Islamic scholar and televangelist Dr Zakir Naik says the term Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is “un-Islamic”.

June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016

Japanese city offering public funds to freeze women's eggs

A Tokyo suburb will help women cover the cost of freezing their eggs in a pilot programme aimed at tackling the nation's declining birth rate. The Japanese city of Urayasu, about 14 kilometers (9 miles) east of Tokyo, is allocating 90 million yen ($850,000) over three years to fund the research project.

May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016

PM assures Japanese investors of full security

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reassured that the door of Bangladesh is open for the Japanese investors as she said that some recent incidents won't frustrate investment climate.

February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016

Watch bonsais float

Floating bonsai trees are now a reality!

December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015

JMB man admits shooting Kunio Hoshi, cops say

An operative of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), who opened fire on Japanese national Kunio Hoshi, makes judicial confession about his role, a top police official says.

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