Markets, malls in Bangladesh bustling ahead of Eid festival

STORY: Markets, malls in Bangladesh bustling ahead of Eid festival SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people buying goods ahead of the Eid festival in Dhaka new market, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Markets and shopping malls across Bangladesh have been buzzing with shoppers as the Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, is drawing near. Stores are adorned with colorful lights, wooing shoppers to stay late in the markets. Many temporary stalls also pop up in numerous markets, selling bangles, henna, cosmetics and other decorative accessories. Readymade garment stores attract customers who are busy buying new clothes for the holiday. Eid al-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals in Bangladesh, will be celebrated on or around April 11 based on the sighting of the new moon. Muslims follow a lunar calendar and a moonlighting methodology t

China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth

STORY: China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. various of a McKinsey report "China consumption: Start of a new era" STORYLINE: The past few weeks have witnessed the rise to stardom of Harbin, China's "ice city" with a record influx of visitors. Over 3 million visitors flocked to the city during the New Year holidays, and tourism revenue rocketed 791.92 percent to over 5.9 billion yuan (about 820 million U.S. dollars). This wooing of tourists once again shows the huge momentum of domestic consumption in China's huge market. Data show 135 million domestic tourist trips were made in China during the three-day New Year holiday, up 155.3 percent year on year, and tourist revenue surpassed 79.73 billion yuan (about 11.08 billion U.S. dollars). Physical stores across the country are also introducing novel consumption scenarios to at

Singapore students heading to Japan disaster areas

Singapore students heading to Japan disaster areas

SINGAPORE, Singapore - College students attend a ceremony in Singapore on July 12, 2011, marking the formation of a mission to disaster-hit northeastern Japan. Their visit the following month is aimed at wooing tourists in the wake of the March 11 earthquake.

Wushu becomes popular sport among Bangladeshi schoolgirls

STORY: Wushu wooing Bangladeshi school girls DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): NUSRAT JAHAN MIM, Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): LABIBA AKHTAR MOMO, Student　 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DULAL HOSSAIN, General secretary of Bangladesh Wushu Federation STORYLINE: Wushu has become a popular sport in Bangladesh, particularly among school girls who find traditional Chinese martial arts interesting because it teaches them self-defense. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): NUSRAT JAHAN MIM, Student "Here the teachers guide us very well. Children are specially catered for each of our events. For this year's National Games, I chose the Sanda event. By practicing Sanda, I learn how to fight on the knock-out system. What do we really need for girls? We need our Sanda to protect ourselves when we walk on the streets." SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): LABIBA AKHTAR MOMO, Student　 "I've been practicing Wushu for four years

Singapore students heading to Japan disaster areas

Singapore students heading to Japan disaster areas

SINGAPORE, Singapore - College students attend a ceremony in Singapore on July 12, 2011, marking the formation of a mission to disaster-hit northeastern Japan. Their visit the following month is aimed at wooing tourists in the wake of the March 11 earthquake. (Kyodo)