China viewed friendly nation, leading development partner of Bangladesh: survey

STORY: China viewed friendly nation, leading development partner of Bangladesh: survey SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Imtiaz Ahmed sharing the findings of a survey titled "National Image of China in Bangladesh" at a program in Dhaka 2. various of guests speaking 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen speaking STORYLINE: China is viewed as a friendly nation that plays a significant role in fostering Bangladesh to achieve its target of a developed and "Smart Nation" by 2041, according to a leading local think-tank survey. The survey, "National Image of China in Bangladesh," released on Thursday, found the overall image of China in Bangladesh positive and consistent, with its performance in domestic and foreign affairs better appreciated. The Center for Alternatives conducted the survey and found that China's positive image in Bangladesh results from its people's efficiency and kindness, th

Renowned journalist Gul speaks on Paris attacks

Renowned journalist Gul speaks on Paris attacks

Journalist Imtiaz Gul, executive director of the Islamabad-based Center for Research and Security Studies, gives an interview in Islamabad on Nov. 17, 2015, on the Nov. 13 Paris attacks.

Kuwait witnesses rising demand for dishdasha during Ramadan

STORY: Kuwait witnesses rising demand for dishdasha during Ramadan DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tailor shops STORYLINE: Kuwait witnessed high demand for dishdasha during the past several days of the holy month of Ramadan. As a traditional dress, dishdasha is a long-sleeved garment worn by Muslim men in the Gulf region. During this period of time, many Kuwaitis race to buy or make dishdashas for the celebration of the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. Men's tailor shops in Kuwait witness very crowded days before the Eid festival and some shop owners have refused to receive more customers since the beginning of the last ten days of Ramadan, under the pretext of lack of time. Al-Khayyat Imtiaz Ihsan, an owner of a tailor shop, explained that the prices of making dishdasha are fixed, but some customers come late. So in some cases, the price is doubled due to the effort that is being made to complete the

Renowned journalist Gul speaks on Paris attacks

Renowned journalist Gul speaks on Paris attacks

Journalist Imtiaz Gul, executive director of the Islamabad-based Center for Research and Security Studies, gives an interview in Islamabad on Nov. 17, 2015, on the Nov. 13 Paris attacks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo