Messi hopes to play in Tokyo friendly after Hong Kong letdown

After disappointing a legion of fans in Hong Kong with a no-show on the pitch at the weekend, Lionel Messi left open the possibility of playing in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo, saying he left "much better" than he did a few days ago. The Argentine's benching for the highly-anticipated match

Dhaka, Tokyo elevate relations to strategic ties: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh and Japan have successfully elevated the bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” from the existing “Comprehensive Partnership”.  “We are happy that Bangladesh and Japan have successfully elevated the bilateral relations to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ from the existing ‘Comprehensive Partnership’,” she said. The prime minister

Dhaka, Tokyo likely to sign 8-10 deals

Bangladesh and Japan are likely to sign 8-10 agreements and MoUs during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming visit to Japan as the two countries are willing to take the bilateral relations to a new height. "There's a possibility to sign 8-10 deals and MoUs. We will inform you further through a

ILO Japan delegation calls on BGMEA president

A delegation comprising high officials from ILO Tokyo office paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex on 12 December. The delegation, which was led by Yuki Kobayashi, programme coordinator, ILO Tokyo Office, included Arisa Haboshi, training and research officer, and Kyohei Yabu, research manager, International Economy