Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh catalyzes economic advancement

STORY: Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh catalyzes economic advancement SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MOHAMMAD JASIM UDDIN TALUKDER, Local businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHEDUZZAMAN, Bangladeshi Engineer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel project 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMAD NURUL AZIM SIKDER, Associate professor of the Institute of Marine Science University of Chittagong STORYLINE: A Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh is deemed a monument project by all walks of life as it has upgraded transportation infrastructure and spurred economic advancement for the South Asian country. Situated approximately 242 km to the southeast of the capital city, Dhaka, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel is the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, which has been put into use for nearly two months. SOUND

Animal lovers in Bangladesh celebrate World Animal Day

STORY: Animal lovers in Bangladesh celebrate World Animal Day DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of animals and visitors at the Bangladesh National Zoo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): UMAIRA HABIB, Class 3 student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): FAIRUZ MAHAIRA, Class 2 student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): MD MOJIBUR RAHMAN, Curator of Bangladesh National Zoo 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): MOHAMMAD RAFIQUL ISLAM TALUKDER, director of Bangladesh National Zoo STORYLINE: Animal lovers gathered at the Bangladesh National Zoo in the capital Dhaka to celebrate the World Animal Day on Tuesday. The theme for World Animal Day 2022 is "Shared Planet", which highlights the fact that the world belongs to every living creature and not just human beings. The day, also known as "animal lovers day," is celebrated on October 4 each year. It is observed across the world with a view of promoting peaceful coexistence between animals and human beings and making this world a