Wednesday | February 11, 2026 | Dhaka
Roshni Majumdar :The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released new findings on the economic gains-besides the obvious health benefits – of breastfeeding.Hailing the practice as an investment that ought to be supported by...
Weekend Plus Desk :A mobile programme of informational videos and messages may improve parents adherence to safe sleep practices for infants, new research has found. The researchers tested two different types of educational interventions....
Weekend Plus Desk :Signals sent by tongue’s taste cells prevent the brain from confusing between bitter and sweet tastes, a study has showed. Humans perceive taste through thousands of tiny sensory organs called taste...
Literature Desk :Percy Bysshe Shelley was born at Field Place, Sussex, in 1792, the son of a well-to-do landowner. At the age of ten, he was sent to Syon House Academy near London. There...
Shamsul Alam Belal : Someone with silver charm still haunts me Hanging on my neck, Reminds me of a promise of my tender age Striking on my back. The harder I try to make...
Shamsul Alam Belal : Someone with silver charm still haunts me Hanging on my neck, Reminds me of a promise of my tender age Striking on my back. The harder I try to make...
Literature Desk :Khusro was born in 1253 A D in Patiyala, India, His paternal ancestors belonged to the nomadic tribe of Hazaras from Transoxiana, who crossed the river Indus and migrated to India in...
Anik Mahmud :Sukanta Bhattacharya (1926-1947) Marxist poet, was born on 15 August 1926 at his maternal uncle’s home in Kolkata. His paternal home was in Kotalipara in Faridpur district. His father, Nibaranchandra Bhattacharya, was...
Shafiul Alam :Syed Waliullah (1922-1971) novelist, short story writer and playwright, was born on 15 August 1922 at Sholashahar in Chittagong. His father Syed Ahmadullah was a government officer. His father’s posting at different...
Weekend Plus Desk :At a time when the country is witnessing a surge in religious intolerance, an instance from the annals of history serves as a timely reminder of religious harmony. As we celebrate...
Weekend Plus Desk :Consuming protein rich foods such as nuts, eggs, seeds, beans, poultry, yogurt, cheese and even chocolates may foster a more tolerant and less inflammatory gut environment, which could mean relief for...
Weekend Plus Desk :Couples with children are likely to have more conflicts with in-laws as compared to their peers who are childless, a study has revealed. The findings showed that being a parent may...