(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231002) -- JINHUA, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saiful Rijal of Indonesia prepares to serve the ball during the Men's Quadrant Preliminary match of Sepaktakraw between Indonesia and Myanmar at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(230924) -- JINHUA, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Im Ansoo of Team South Korea competes against Saiful Rijal of Team Indonesia during Men's Team Regu Preliminary Match of Sepaktakraw between Indonesia and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(230924) -- JINHUA, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Im Ansoo of Team South Korea competes against Saiful Rijal of Team Indonesia during Men's Team Regu Preliminary Match of Sepaktakraw between Indonesia and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

Chinese raw materials used in Bangladesh's traditional carpets

STORY: Chinese raw materials used in Bangladesh's traditional carpets DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of factory workers 2. various of Shatranji 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD MANJURUL HAQUE, Owner of a Shatranji factory 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): SAIFUL ISLAM, Non-resident Bangladeshi STORYLINE: Bangladeshi carpet makers say they are using Chinese raw materials to make Shatranji, a popular handcrafted carpet-like decor artifact. Shatranji is one of Bangladesh's most popular exported handicrafts. The northern Rangpur region of Bangladesh is known for its unique weaving techniques. Md Manjurul Haque owns a Shatranji factory with 20 workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD MANJURUL HAQUE, Owner of a Shatranji factory "The raw materials required to make our Shatranji were brought from China. We bring raw materials from China and use them to make our artifacts. China's raw material quality is good and our product quality is good. The Shatranji we made

Chinese shoemaker in Bangladesh successfully rides out pandemic tide

STORY: Chinese shoemaker in Bangladesh successfully rides out pandemic tide DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: GAZIPUR, Bangladesh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various the Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAI CHUNLEI, Managing Director, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MOSAMMAT MAURI AKHTER, Worker, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): SAIFUL ISLAM KHADEM, Senior executive, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): SUMAN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY, Manager, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SUSAN, Worker, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 7. various the Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. STORYLINE: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an economic shock to industries and businesses worldwide and the Bangladeshi shoe-making industry was also dealt a serious blow. Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. was no exception. Thousands of households in the Gazipur district on the outskirts of the Banglad

China-Bangladesh friendship bridge becomes tourist hotspot

STORY: China-Bangladesh friendship bridge becomes tourist hotspot DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): NASREEN JAHAN MUKTA, Visitor 3. various of the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MALA AKTER, Visitor 5. various of the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): SAIFUL ISLAM, Local resident 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): SHAHNEWAZ KHAN, Visitor 8. various of the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge STORYLINE: The 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, built with funds from the Chinese government, has become a tourist hotspot in Bangladesh since it officially opened to traffic in September. The 2.96-km bridge crosses the Kocha River in Pirojpur district, 185 km southwest of the country's capital Dhaka. The design of the bridge incorporates an Islamic-style dome and a Chinese knot, reflecting the cultures of Banglades