Coffee compounds may help fight prostate cancer
Weekend Plus Desk :n a first, scientists have identified compounds found in coffee which may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. The study, published in...
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1971 in literature
Aanila Kishwar Tarannum :e’re the generation that hasn’t directly experienced the Liberation War in all its terror, sacrifices and glory. We’ve always had to rely...
Book Reviews
Nazrul Statisticsby Shafi Chakladar Publisher: Ahmed Kaosar, Boipotro, 38/4, Banglabazar. Dhaka-1100. Date of Publication: May 2018, Joishtho 1425. Distributor: Gotidhara, 38/2 Ko, Banglabazar, Dhaka-1100. Cover:...
Poet Rafiq Azad
Literature Desk :afiq Azad (Rafiqul Islam Khan; February 14, 1942-March 12, 2016) was a poet, editor and writer. He is credited with 45 collections of...
The Black Night and the Birth of Bangladesh
-Tapan Kumar MistryPeople dreaming for something precious(It’s nothing but Freedom leading to peace)Decided to vanquish the ruling Khans Following Bangabandhu’s grand speech. As if it had...
‘Inactive’ ingredients in most pills may cause allergic reactions
Weekend Plus Desk :vast majority of the most frequently prescribed medications contain at least one ingredient capable of causing an adverse allergic reaction, a US...
Jules Verne: Life and writings
Literature Desk :ules Verne (1828-1905) is frequently called the ‘father of science fiction.’ Among all writers, only Agatha Christie’s works have been translated more. Verne...
Sufi Literature Wakil Ahmed
ufi Literature, a distinctive stream of medieval Bangla literature, was inspired by Sufism. Sufi saints started coming to Bangladesh from Arabia and Iran in the...
Great leader
-Mohammad Mamun Mia Breaking the shackles of subjection We earned our emancipation The Bengali nation has not bowed down to the usurper Has no question...
Blood holds key to liver regeneration
Weekend Plus Desk :he liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate. A recent study shows that the blood-clotting protein fibrinogen may...
Let others also live
Weekend Plus Desk :Onnojibon, a book based on articles, written by prominent Journalist Jamaluddin Jamal, was published recently by Nayaprobaho Prokashoni. In this book the...
From Aloo Parantha to Japanese Sticky Rice: Easy gluten-free recipes
Ingredients :Gluten-free chapati flour – 1 cup+1/3 cupWater to help you knead the doughSalt to tasteOnion – 1/2 super finely chopped.Green chillies – 2-3 finely...