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Working for 'smooth transition' to democracy through fair polls: Prof Yunus

Tokyo, May 29 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said they are working to prepare for a 'free, fair, credible' general election aimed at 'smooth transition' to democracy. He said they a... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks JICA's greater support for MIDI

Tokyo, May 29 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday called upon the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to bolster its support for the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Develo... Read More


Japan to become important manpower market for Bangladesh: Shafiqul Alam

Tokyo, May 29 -- Japan is poised to become one of the most important markets for Bangladesh's workforce in the near future, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Thursday. "A business... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks Mahathir's support for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership

Tokyo, May 29 -- Tokyo, May 29 (UNB) - Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to assist Bangladesh in its bid to become a member of the As... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan sign MoUs to boost skilled manpower migration

Tokyo, May 29 -- Bangladesh and Japan on Thursday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance the skills of Bangladeshi manpower and facilitate their employment in Japan, as the country ... Read More


Japan to recruit one lakh Bangladeshi workers in five years

Tokyo, May 29 -- Japanese authorities and businesses on Thursday announced plans to recruit at least 100,000 workers from Bangladesh in the next five years to meet the country's growing workers' short... Read More


Prof Yunus in Tokyo to join Nikkei Forum, hold bilateral talks

Tokyo, May 28 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, on Wednesday afternoon to participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks ... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks Sasakawa's support to resolve Rohingya crisis

Tokyo, May 28 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought support from Nippon Foundation chief Yohei Sasakawa, a highly respected figure in Myanmar, to resolve the Rohingya crisis and ens... Read More