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Women congress with marginalized fishing community women held

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USAID's ECOFISH II has organized a day-long "Women Congress" with the participation of the women members of artisanal fishinghouseholds in ...

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Healthiest drink besides water

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When it comes to staying hydrated, flushing out toxins, and maintaining healthy organs, water can't be beat. But some healthy ...

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Benefits of Ubtan for glowing skin

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Ubtan, is a herbal powder mixture made of lentils, grains, flowers, and herbs. To use it as a cleanser, scrub, ...

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No TV or screens for toddlers, Sweden tells parents

STOCKHOLM, Sept 2: Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday.Children under the ...

A mother's significant responsibility to understand child's school psychology

Farzana Yasmine

Once a mother came to a teacher and wanted to talk with her about her daughter. She tried to convince ...

Womenfolk emerges as successful entrepreneurs

The ratio of men and women in the total population of the country is the same. Nowadays, women are making ...

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Signs of heart attacks in women

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Heart attack symptoms in women are often 'silent' but the consequences of not noticing them can be life threatening. Besides ...

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Pink Wheels project launched in Gujranwala to provide protection to women

NAROWAL: The Gujranwala Police launched a pilot project, Pink Wheels, with the support of chamber of commerce and industry to ...

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Pregnancy-safe skin care tips

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When you become pregnant, your whole body begins to change. Your blood volume grows by 30per cent to 50per cent ...

Women and children at risk as BD floods

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Floods in Bangladesh have severely affected women and children, placing them at heightened risk. The monsoon rains have led to ...

Zonta stands with flood victims

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In the wake of the recent flash flood in Comilla, Feni, Lakshmipur, Noakhali and the surrounding areas of Bangladesh, the ...

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The Gaza mothers separated from their newborns by war

JERUSALEM, Aug 28: Now one year old, the triplets that Gaza-native Hanane Bayouk gave birth to in Jerusalem before the ...

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Have a healthy diet in pregnancy

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A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time but is especially vital if you're ...

RHAM: A mother's initiative to make autistic child self-reliant

Farhana Naznin

Some 24 years ago, a mother was over the moon after the birth of her first child. Keeping aside her ...

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Guide for first-time parents

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Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you might have lots of questions about what to do. ...

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Amazing benefits of Amla for hair

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Name any hair problem and Amla will help you control it. In simple words, when it comes to hair problems, ...

Smoothening birth registration process of children imperative for ensuring their rights

Md Sazedul Islam

Due to the absence of mayor and councilors in the country's current situation, the regular activities of Dhaka South City ...

How Gen Z women and the military transformed Bangladesh

Adored by her classmates and defiant even after police seized her, student Nusrat Tabassum is one of the many women ...

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Natural ways to get soft, smooth and silky hair

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We often tend to forget that hair care is as important as skincare. Our locks need natural oils to appear ...

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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: How the incident unfolded

KOLKATA: Recently, a specialized team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday, along with forensic ...

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What causes UTIs?

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UTIs in womenA UTI develops when microbes enter the urinary tract and cause infection. Bacteria are the most common cause ...

Female student also controlling traffic

Farhana Naznin

Female students in Bangladesh have been involved in controlling traffic as part of various student movements and protests. This involvement ...

Let us empower women to speed up country's development

Syeda Rashida Bari

Freedom fighters are the pride of the nation. The nation will never forget their contribution. If any of them are ...

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Workout tips for women over 40

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Women may begin to experience changes in their hormones, metabolism and bone health after 40. Here are daily workouts to ...

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Best skincare for sun-damaged skin

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Sun-damaged skin is permanent, but there are several things you can do to reduce its appearance. Skincare products that might ...

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At least 557,000 women in Gaza are facing severe food insecurity

A high risk of famine persists across the Gaza Strip as long as the ongoing conflict continues and humanitarian access ...

Why do we celebrate world breastfeeding week?

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World Breastfeeding Week aims to highlight the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to the health and welfare of babies ...

Income-generating activities make self-confidence of Rajshahi women

RAJSHAHI: Many underprivileged and distressed women have become self-reliant through various income-generating activities, particularly working in boutique and embroidery houses ...

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Sexual violence widespread in Sudan's capital, report says

CAIRO, July 29: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have committed widespread acts of sexual violence in the capital Khartoum, including ...

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Symptoms of low blood pressure in women

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The symptoms of low blood pressure can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Some of the common symptoms ...