Abdul Karim Sahityabisharad: Collector of literary manuscripts
M Mizanur Rahman :Munshi Abdul Karim Sahityabisharad (1871-1953) was a great researcher and collector of Bengali literary manuscripts of early ages. His exceptional erudition in...
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Horoscope of the week
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): A number of planets have you under their protective power over the coming week, but this may not mean that everything...
`Store sleep` before all-nighters to boost performance!
Weekend Plus Desk :Planning a late night study session? ‘Storing sleep’ before pulling an all-nighter may improve your physical performance and cognitive function, a new...
Life in a Fish Bowl
Zainab Sulaiman :“Why don’t you sign it?” I suggest, squinting at Offspring No 2’s painting closely, thrilled to bits at the progeny’s output; I cannot...
Is energy subsidy helping to achieve energy security?
Muntasir Murshed :In the modern era, energy is considered to be one of the utmost important inputs which are tapped in production of all goods...
Keep your hair healthy, shiny and smooth with these essential oils
Weekend Plus Desk :Cold dry winds in the winter season wreak plenty of havoc on skin and hair as it depletes the natural moisture of...
Is energy subsidy helping to achieve energy security?
Muntasir Murshed :In the modern era, energy is considered to be one of the utmost important inputs which are tapped in production of all goods...
Six hair myths people grew up believing in
Weekend Plus Desk :Pluck one grey hair; expect two more to grow back in its place. Pregnant women should not colour their hair. These are...
Beef Rendang & Turmeric Rice
Prep: 40 mins Cook: 2 hrs, 30mins Serves: 6Cover beef shin in coconut milk and spices and add toasted desiccated coconut to thicken the rich...
Superhero culture may magnify aggressive behaviours
Weekend Plus Desk :Contrary to the popular perception, exposure to superhero culture may actually magnify aggressive and not defending behaviours in children, a new study...
Researcher M Akbar Ali
Ali Nawaz :M Akbar Ali (1911-2001) was an educationist, researcher and writer. Akbar Ali was born on 1 March 1911, in the Gopalpur village of...
Great short story writer Anton Chekhov
Literature Desk :Russian dramatist and short story author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (January 29, 1860-July 15,1904) was also a playwright and physician, considered to be one...