Poet Mahmuda Khatun Siddiqua
Mahmud Shah Qureshi :Mahmuda Khatun Siddiqua (1906-1977) writer, was born in Pabna on 16 December 1906. Her father, Khan Bahadur Mohammad Sulaiman, was an Inspector...
Weekend Plus
Book-Review
Jai bollei hoina jaoa (One can’t ascertain going anywhere) by Ali Idris. Publisher : Begum Zahida Idris. Cover Design : Charu Pintoo. Price : Taka-100/,...
Enzyme that triggers most common form of vision loss identified
Weekend Plus Desk :Indian-origin researchers have identified an enzyme that serves as a critical trigger for the damaging inflammation that ultimately leads to macular degeneration,...
Tastes like old times
Weekend Plus Desk :I’ve always been greedy. I’m fortunate that I was born into a family where this early talent was fiercely nurtured and honed....
Journalist litterateur Abul Kalam Shamsudin
Shahidul Islam :Abul Kalam Shamsuddin (1897-1978) journalist and litterateur, was born on 3 November 1897 at Trishal in Mymensingh district. He passed IA from Dhaka...
The handbag: It is large, it contains multitudes
Vatsala Mamgain :In my next life, I want to be the sort of woman who can carry a handbag in the crook of her arm....
Money-minded people spend more time on Facebook
Materialistic people use Facebook more frequently because they tend to objectify their Facebook friends and acquire Facebook friends to increase their possession. Read on to...
Give your old sneakers a pretty makeover
Weekend Plus Desk :Are you tired of monochromes? Inject some quirky designs and beautiful hues to your comfy untouched pair of kicks and brighten up...
A study says exercising with friends may reduce stress
Weekend Plus Desk :Hitting the gym with your friends can help better reduce stress and boost your quality of life compared to exercising alone, a...
Sailing along the Taiwan coast and angling for tangerine sunsets
Deepika Gumaste :As I look at the unending expanse of a sparkling blue ocean, I imagine myself on a century-old, sailing expedition, out to discover...
Mutton Biryani
Coriander powder and star anise powder and is assorted with cooked rice. A perfect main dish recipe, this biryani is best served hot with raita...
How to avoid germs in public washroom
Weekend Plus Desk :While travelling people often use the public toilet. And while it is convenient, using a public toilet also increases the chance of...