Tree fair in Bangladesh capital woos nature lovers

STORY: Tree fair in Bangladesh capital woos nature lovers DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:23 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tree fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): DINARA SHARMIN, Visitor 3. various of the tree fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MOSTAFIZA TINA, Visitor 5. various of the tree fair 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): MD ABDUR RAHMAN, Businessman 7. various of the tree fair 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): FAISAL AHMED, Nursery owner 9. various of the tree fair STORYLINE: Nature lovers in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka these days are busy thronging the national tree fair, looking for their favorite greenery among exquisite plants of various kinds from home and abroad. It is a great treat for nature lovers here as some stall owners participating in the month-long fair showcase exquisite topiary plants of various kinds from abroad, China to be more specific. The fair, held at a popular site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center, also known as the Bangladesh-Chi

Shahabuddin Chuppu takes oath as 22nd Bangladeshi president

STORY: Shahabuddin Chuppu takes oath as 22nd Bangladeshi president DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the front of Bangabhaban Palace 2. various of guests attending the ceremony 3. various of Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu 4. various of Bangladeshi Parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury 5. various of Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu greeted by outgoing president Md Abdul Hamid 6. various of guests attending the ceremony STORYLINE: Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu, a retired judge and former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, took the oath as the 22nd president of Bangladesh Monday, with parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administering the oath of office to Shahabuddin. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, cabinet members and hundreds of distinguished guests attended the oath-taking ceremony, which was held in the historic Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban, the presidential palace. Outgoing pr

Bright prospect awaits for Bangladesh products made from jute fibres

STORY: Bright prospect awaits for Bangladesh products made from jute fibres DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors looking at jute handicrafts at the Jute Diversification Promotion Center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): SHARMIN SULTANA, Entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): JUTHI KHAN, Entrepreneur 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): FARUKUZZAMAN BADSHA, Trainer 5. various of jute products STORYLINE: Versatile applications of jute products ranging from ordinary packing material to geo-textiles, apparels, upholstery and many more have ushered in a new era for Bangladesh entrepreneurs. They are optimistic that the coming years hold great potential for the country's jute sector. Both officials and entrepreneurs anchored their hopes on the jute industry as the world realizes the value of this natural fiber with the growing threat of global warming. With the advent of synthetic fibers, Jute fiber was going extinct. But awareness among the people to live en

CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-BANGLADESH-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-BANGLADESH-TALKS (CN)

(220719) -- BEIJING, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, holds talks with Bangladeshi parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-BANGLADESH-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-BANGLADESH-TALKS (CN)

(220719) -- BEIJING, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, holds talks with Bangladeshi parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

China-funded sewage treatment plant nears completion in Bangladesh

STORY: China-funded sewage treatment plant nears completion in Bangladesh DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sewage treatment plant 2. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): FARZIA AKHTER MIM, Local student 3. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): MORSHED MAHBUB, Local businessman 4. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): SHARMIN AKTER SHARMI, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGBO, Project manager, HydroChina International Engineering Co. Ltd 6. SOUNDBITE (English): Engineer Md MOHOSAIN ALI MIAH, Project Director of Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant STORYLINE: The construction of a China-funded sewage treatment plant is nearly complete in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The project, the largest of its kind in South Asia, will chase pollution away and create a refreshing environment for millions of Dhaka residents. It took HydroChina Corporation, the contractor, less than four years to build the plant. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): FARZIA AKHTER MIM, Local student "We're hopeful that Dasherkandi