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Health
Gel eases inflammatory bowel problems
A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Bariatric surgery: How it benefits you
In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Medical cannabis under spotlight!
Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Low-fat diets 'better than cutting carbs' for weight loss
A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.
14 August 2015, 11:17 AM
Lightning kills fisherman
A fisherman was killed by lightning in Hakaluki Haor area at Gobindopur village in Juri upazila of the district yesterday morning. The
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Section 144 to quell BCL factions' tension
Fulchhari upazila administration yesterday enforced Section 144 on meetings and rallies in the upazila and surrounding areas.
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
46 workers die of silicosis in three years
Silicosis, an incurable disease caused by silica dust, has taken the lives of 46 workers in the last three years in 25 limestone grinding
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
2 suspects held over Niloy murder
Detectives arrested two alleged members of Ansarullah Bangla Team today in connection with their involvement in blogger Niloy murder.
13 August 2015, 16:06 PM
BCL man remanded over killing party colleague
A Sylhet court places a BCL man on a two-day remand over the killing of a party colleague in a factional clash the previous day.
13 August 2015, 12:00 PM
Seven shops gutted
At least two guest houses and seven shops were gutted in a devastating fire at Sagor Super Market in the district town yesterday. The fire
12 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Cops, not ACC, to handle non-govt forgeries
Cabinet approves in principle amendment to ACC law, which would bar the anti-graft body from dealing with forgery, cheating cases in non-government sector. Cops will now handle these cases.
10 August 2015, 10:25 AM
HC questions VAT on private universities
The High Court questions the legality of a government decision to impose 7.5 percent VAT on the tuition fee of students of private universities.
9 August 2015, 08:42 AM
Arrest of ward councillor sparks protest from locals
Arrest of a ward councillor of Phulbari municipality under the district has sparked protest from locals.
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Pancreatic cancer urine test ‘hope’
A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists. They found a
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
De-stressing with yoga
Yoga releases tension in muscles through stretching: Yoga uses techniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Elimination of HIV and syphilis in Cuba
Cuba became the first country in the world to receive validation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it has eliminated mother-
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
How much do you know about hydration?
There's no evidence to back that up. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men get about 125 ounces of water daily and that
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Diabetes and hot weather - staying safe in the heat
Whether you are going on holiday or simply spending some time outdoors in the heat, high temperatures and the close humidity do
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Habiganj college boy murdered in campus
A fresher college student is murdered in broad daylight inside his campus in Habiganj.
8 August 2015, 10:30 AM
Easy breastfeeding techniques for new mothers
At the core of the unique bond between mother and child remains the intimate touch when the mother takes to her bosom the newborn for breastfeeding.
7 August 2015, 05:16 AM