The World Rivers Day
Observed on the last Saturday of September each year, the World Rivers Day passed quietly enough for the common people not to notice. This could happen because neither the policymakers nor the general public are capable of appreciating the role of rivers in the nation's life. What a collective dementia!...
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The case for mechanised agriculture
In many areas of the country, ploughs and cows are being phased out from the agricultural scenario. In the destitution-hit areas in the past, however, humans used to take the place of cows. That's a different episode. Despite their being unsuitable for small and fragmented farmlands, mini tractor-ploughs and hand-driven...
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River erosion: The silent destroyer
It was a nerve-wrecking and shocking scene to watch a recent TV footage showing a big three storied building collapsing into a river. The scene was not that of any earthquake. It was a part of the Upazila health complex at Naria in Shariatpur that fell into the Padma as...
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Nearly 2.0m suffer from cancer
It is quite alarming that around 2.0 million people in Bangladesh are battling cancer. Every year, a whopping total of 200,000 more patients are added to this number. Around 150,000 die from the disease every year.The statistics were revealed at a seminar titled 'Cancer Awareness Month, Media Orientation' at the...
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Road accidents go on unabated
Yet another road accident resulted in another death in Dhaka - this time a marketing officer of a private television channel died at the Jahangir Gate near Dhaka Cantonment on September 29. The 40-year-old Anwar Hossain was on his motorcycle, heading for office when a bus rammed into the two-wheeler....
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Ensuring peace of mind, health through Yoga
Yoga is gradually gaining popularity in Bangladesh. It is a set of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. It is a slow and relaxing workout that helps people to stay healthy and calm. Yoga has many health benefits. It improves flexibility, builds muscle strength,...
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