Life Style

Swine Flu and you

MUCH of the information provided has been collected from the Centre of Disease Control, USA.

H1N1 commonly termed as Swine Flu, is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Mother's Letter

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Sweet child of mine,
As I lie in bed, breathing out what may be my last 12,96,000th breath, my mind flits between what has been and what will be. You know I've never been one to worry endlessly about what will be.

Comfortable in white

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White comes out as a fashion statement in this aweful hot weather. From dusk till dawn this color seems to be the most comfortable to wear around.

Do your own career planning!

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The competition for the right job is increasing in Bangladesh on a daily basis. Almost two million students are entering the job market every year.

Summertime acne trouble

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Summertime brings with it an array of skin problems. Those who already have faced acne trouble, at this time they need extra care.

You can't eat money

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THE gradually narrowing rivers that surround our capital Dhaka no longer hold water; rather, all they carry are stinky, mucky liquids. We the Dhakaites are at the mercy of policy planners who, irrespective of their political colours, appear to be deaf and dumb.

Fruits for Health

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Watermelon is a natural source of the most powerful antioxidants provided by nature. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins C and A to protect us from diseases. It reduces the risk of dehydration.

What women want

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THE 1997 Policy for the Advancement of Women, formulated in consultation with a large number of representatives of women's organisations, made some radical recommendations to ensure equality in personal rights, as well as to property, land, and at work, etc.

Fruits and beautification

We can find a lot of different fruits in our country throughout the year. More or less everyone loves eating fruits. From the very early ages, there is culture or relating fruits with skin beautification.

City Parks

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An expanse of flowers and foliage, benches to lounge on and soft grass to lie on with birds chirping and children playing in the background or even a brook that murmurs back at the soft breeze… Living in a metropolis like Dhaka where concrete buildings are wedged on each side by narrow lanes, with motor vehicles puffing up fumes down your throat, a park can be a real breather indeed.