Health hazards marketed cooking oils pose
That the commonly used cooking mediums like soybean oil, dalda (a popular brand of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil), dairy butter and margarine (a plant-based substitute for dairy butter made from refined vegetable oils) in Bangladesh pose health risks is common knowledge. Physicians often advise their patients to develop the habit...
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The illusion of government jobs
In the hotels of Ukraine, a female gatekeeper known as dezhurnaya is stationed on each floor. Her task is to patrol the corridor and hold guests' keys as if the receptionist downstairs could not be trusted with such a simple responsibility. At the base of every subway escalator, another guard...
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From parliament to people
The recent government initiative to establish office rooms for Members of Parliament (MPs) within their constituencies marks a timely and commendable step towards deepening grassroots democracy. By creating designated visiting spaces, lawmakers can engage more directly and regularly with the people they represent, ensuring that public concerns are heard and...
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A potential tourism hub remains neglected
Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj is a wonder of nature, where the combination of scenic attractions such as Tanguar Haor, Shimul Bagan, Niladri Lake, the Jadukata River, and Barek Tilla has made the region a unique and enchanting destination. The vast haor area has endowed Tahirpur with immense potential in agriculture...
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