Sleep deprivation can make you lonelier
Weekend Plus Desk :Finding it difficult to sleep is a problem faced by many. But did you know that sleep deprivation might be a reason why you feel more lonely? A study from the...
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From blinking more often to avoiding excess light
Weekend Plus Desk :Most of our jobs require us to look at the computer screen for long hours, which in turn affects our vision. Eye strain can often lead to a range of problems...
English-language literature finds its place in Bangladesh
David Shook :Despite the immense popularity of English-language writing from South Asia, including impressive recent debuts from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, it makes sense that the language has been regarded with more suspicion...
Syed Murtaza Ali
Md Harun-or-Rashid :Ali, Syed Murtaza (1902-1981) civil servant, writer. Syed Muraza Ali was born on 1 July 1902 in Karimganj, assam, his father’s workplace. His ancestral residence was at Uttarsur, habiganj. His father, Khan...
A born artiste never dies
Md Amirul Islam :By the sweetness of whose drunken rendition innumerable audience were spell-bound and by the enchantment of whose nectarine voice the golden era began in the history of Bengali music, is celebrated...
POEMS
A Tribute to Bangamata Original: Nasima Begum, ndcTranslation: Anis Mohammad O, countrymen, listen with passionate ears, Here we sing tribute to Bangamata ——- the epic lady of this land,Here we compassionately rememberThe early bereavement of...
Talking out loud to yourself may be an indicator of higher intelligence
Weekend Plus Desk :While talking to yourself is an absolute social no-no, possibly pointing towards a disorder, research suggests otherwise. For what can now be considered a brilliant news for your social stature, talking...
KIWAH! Smoothie
Tired after a long day? This kiwi smoothie will help you refresh and keep you healthy.Ingredients2 cups – Seedless watermelon chunks2 – Kiwis (peeled and chopped)2 cups – Vanilla yogurt
Litterateur and scientist Qazi Motahar Hossain
Literature Desk :Qazi Motahar Hossain was an author, scientist, statistician, chess player, and journalist. He had intimate friendship with Kazi Nazrul Islam and Kazi Abdul Odud. Qazi Motahar Hossain was born on 30th July...
POEMS
Poems dedicated to Bangabandhu -Mosarrof Hossain Bhuiyan Being animated star You will not come, then why the Himalayas are standing Why the Padma, Meghna, Jamuna are still flowing? Why the pen of poet and...
Why childhood friends will always be special
Weekend Plus Desk :With friendship day right around the corner, it’s a good time to throw back to the ones you spent the best years of your life with. It’s true when they say...
A visit worthwhile to historical sites
Mohd Siddiqur Rahman :A visit to historical place is, indeed, a fascinating adventure. Last year in July, 2017, I happened to visit Gettysburg War Field and Museum in Pennsylvania State along with my grand...