Why is April Fool’s Day celebrated; Origin, History and Significance
Weekend Plus Desk :It’s that time of the year when you can prank your friends with zero guilt as April 1 is celebrated as Fools’...
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A pioneer thinker Syed Ameer Ali
Avril A Powell :Syed Ameer Ali (1849-1928) lawyer, spokesman on Indian Muslim concerns, and writer on Islamic history and society, was born on 6 April...
Writer educationist Shamsunnahar Mahmud
AKM Saifuzzaman :Shamsunnahar Mahmud (1908-1964) writer and educationist, was born at village Guthuma in Feni in 1908. Her father, Mohammad Nurullah, was a Munshi. Khan...
Striving for happiness
Weekend Plus Desk :Looking for happiness? You may run out of time as achieving a state of happiness takes time and effort, a new study...
My prayer
-Md Ekramullahil Kafi O the Almighty Allah! Grant this servant A life of honour and dignity; Not in this transitory world, but for The Hereafter...
Using pedometers while walking may boost your health later
Weekend Plus Desk :Researchers have found that people who use pedometers to count their steps as part of a 12-week walking programme, can have a...
Book Review Poribesh Bandhob
Shobuj Banking :Edited by Harun-Ar-Rashid, Published by Hassan Zaidi, Pearl Publications 38/2 Banglabazar, Dhaka. Date of Publication: February, 2016. Printing: Moumita Printers, Dhaka. Cover: Dhrubo...
Urban design may help reduce childhood obesity
Weekend Plus Desk :Urban infrastructure designed to encourage walking can help reduce childhood obesity, according to a study. Researchers at The National Institute of Scientific...
How the Easter Sunday date is determined
Weekend Plus Desk :While many festivals like Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving are celebrated on specific dates, when it comes to Easter and Good Friday, there...
Scientists discover promising off-switch for inflammation
Weekend Plus Desk :Scientists have discovered a new metabolic process in the body that can switch off inflammation. They found that ‘itaconate’ – a molecule...
Teas to sail you through summer
Weekend Plus Desk :Is tea healthy in summer? Well, scientists say a hot tea will cool you down more than an ice-cold beverage.If however because...
Why is April Fool’s Day celebrated; Origin, History and Significance
Weekend Plus Desk :It’s that time of the year when you can prank your friends with zero guilt as April 1 is celebrated as Fools’...