A major Bengali poet Jibanananda Das
Begum Akter Kamal :Jibanananda, Das (1899-1954) a major Bangla poet and educationist, was born on 17 February 1899 in Barisal. He was the Son of Satyananda Das, a schoolteacher and founder editor of the...
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POEMS: A face in the procession
-Hasan Hafizur Rahman A procession there was, Of glory resistance throughout. Prideful heaped up silence Of mountains, too, Can break into pieces. Blood writes a thousand unspoken words. The fire that burns in the...
Poems: They want to snatch away the words of my mouth
-Abdul Latif They want it snatch away The words of my mouth. They chain my hands and feet, For sheer fun. What my grandfather spoke That too my father spoke And now tell me,...
POEMS: Unarmed courage of Alphabets
-Belal Chaudhuri We are now illumined by you –As the moon is by the sun, civilization by humanism, And Bangla language by the morning procession, Like freedom holding aloft your hands; Our struggle is...
The humble dhaniya is great for your eyes, skin and menstrual cycle
Weekend Plus Desk :Coriander, or dhaniya, or cilantro, is one of the most used condiments in India. From brightening up a dish to adding flavour and garnish to recipes, coriander leaves are found in...
Bangladesh will be Fistula free: Bethany Cole
Staff Reporter :Global Project Manager of Fistula Care Plus Project New York, USA- Ms. Bethany Cole met with Pro-vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Professor Dr. Sharfuddin Ahmed in a courtesy...
Women’s heart attack symptoms are not taken seriously by doctors
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It takes two to shape up
Weekend Plus Desk :Some matches are sure made in heaven! And some are consecrated in the organic farmer markets. Clean eating, new-fangled diets, weightloss and fitness fervour are the ingredients of modern-day ‘healthy’ marriages....
Night shifts may raise risk of diabetes
Weekend Plus Desk :Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). A study found that people are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, a...
The five rules of wearing a lipstick
Weekend Plus Desk :A swipe of colourful lipstick can instantly update your look. Be it your go-to red hue or the barely-there nude shade, getting that perfect pout is more about just swiping the...
Beauty tips for women above 40
Weekend Plus Desk :After 40, it is very important for a woman to choose the right skin care regime and make-up. Always hydrate your skin before applying the foundation and opt for peach or...
Does your pet workout?
Weekend Plus Desk :Dog owners would agree that pooches make great fitness buddies. They love running, stretching as yogis and indulging in sporty fun through the day. ‘Bow wow’ to animal workouts then. Exercising...