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Research: City strolls can be as beneficial as nature walks

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:44:46 +0600

Urban greenery helps calm the mind and lift mood Good urban design encourages slower, more enjoyable walking experiences Details

Unpacking the buzz: The stories behind ‘Kafeel’ and ‘Sanda’

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:05:41 +0600

Phrases like “Kafeel’s son” and “Sanda” are popping up across reels and newsfeeds, sparking wave of memes and online jokes Details

WMO Report: 2024 breaks 175-year global heat record

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:20:00 +0600

Bangladeshi climate experts have expressed concern over the findings, emphasizing that the extreme climate events will have long-lasting impacts on the country Details

Which are the top universities in Canada?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:53:37 +0600

This ranking is based on key performance indicators, including teaching quality, research, industry engagement and international outlook Details

Scientists modify mouse to mimic woolly mammoth

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:42:47 +0600

Scientists aim to create animals resembling extinct species Colossal Biosciences wants to revive woolly mammoths and dodo birds Details

Study: Earth's largest mountains are 100 times taller than Everest

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:47:07 +0600

The mountains are 1,000km tall, 100 times Mount Everest’s height Scientists estimate the mountains are over 500 million years old Details

A journey to remember: Cat travels 4,500 miles extra after being left behind

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0600

A wheelchair in the cargo area had blocked the baggage handler’s view of Mittens’ cage, which is why she was overlooked Details

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:24:52 +0600

'In 2025, the world is not ready to tackle another pandemic threat' Details

Do passports make us free?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:01:48 +0600

• A travel document that defines our nationality, a passport for those with the right one promises some freedom of movement • But what's the story behind their creation about a century ago? Details

‘Brain rot’ declared Oxford Word of the Year 2024

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:55:41 +0600

The word is defined as the deterioration of mental or intellectual state due to trivial material Details

Top 10 most expensive houses in the world

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:40:21 +0600

The world’s most expensive houses showcase not just wealth but also the artistry and vision behind their designs Details

Stranded in desert: Two women rescued by Uber Camel

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:04:57 +0600

Two women, lost in Dubai's desert, find an option for 'Uber Camel' on the Uber app The video went viral on social media, though its authenticity is being questioned Details

Feeling stressed? Wash dishes

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:34:25 +0600

According to science, washing dishes can help reduce anxiety and mental stress Details

Why sea and desert sand fail in construction

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:24:22 +0600

Despite their abundance, neither sea nor desert sand meets the criteria necessary for use in construction. Details

Armies around the world that allow women to wear hijabs

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:35:11 +0600

Women in Bangladesh Army have recently been allowed to wear hijabs with their uniforms Details

Retired Boeing 777s make 1,000km road trip in Saudi

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:44:52 +0600

Onlookers shared photos and videos of the planes' journey across the desert on social media The aircraft will be transformed into shops and restaurants with interactive experiences Details

How to identify 'false information' on social media

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:28:10 +0600

Anyone can share information freely on social media Experts advise against relying on social media as a source of authentic news Details

Las Vegas dog missing for 9 years reunited with owner

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:38:39 +0600

Monarrez says Gizmo’s first week back at home has brought mixed emotions Details

Being a ‘night owl’ might make your brain sharper

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0600

‘Night owls’ performed better than ‘morning larks’ in cognitive tests, a study found but that doesn’t mean we all have to work through the night Details

A ‘delulu’ writer’s guide to using Gen Z lingo

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:15:23 +0600

Next time you see someone looking stunning in an outfit, you can call out to them and say ‘you left no crumbs’ Details

5 unexplained events in the history of mankind

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:18:14 +0600

Will we ever know what caused the mysterious disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle or where MH370 vanished? Details

Trouble sleeping? These nightly habits will surely help

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0600

These tips will undoubtedly help you achieve a long, restful night of sleep Details

Connecting the dots: Tracing the origins of social media

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:30:44 +0600

Everyone with basic access to internet now have a social media account Details

Seven journalists honored at EWC International Media Conference in Manila

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:42:33 +0600

Awards given out at each of the centre’s biennial media conferences 30 total recipients thus far Details

Can’t stop laughing? You may be suffering from a rare condition

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 17:20:32 +0600

Indian actor Anushka Shetty, known for her role in “Baahubali” said in an interview last year that she is suffering from a rare disease. "I am suffering from Syndrome of Laughing Disease. When I start laughing, I can't stop for 15 to 20 minutes. That's my problem.” It's not just Anushka Shetty; many people in our circle experience uncontrollable laughter, which can occur... Details

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) celebrates major milestone

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:52:07 +0600

This moment represents a monumental leap forward to achieve global gender equality and sustainable development Details

A condition where body produces alcohol itself

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:38:28 +0600

The reactions in the body due to alcohol consumption are similar to the reactions caused by this condition Details

Countries call for accelerated action against Antimicrobial Resistance

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:38:04 +0600

AMR is a problem driven by misuse and overuse of antimicrobial medicines Results in critical medicines losing effectiveness to treat infections Details

Study: Vaping may increase risk of lung cancer

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:51:39 +0600

In a decade-long study, ex-cigarette smokers who vaped were found to be at a greater risk of lung cancer than those who take up vaping Details

Friendly behaviour: Cat honoured with doctorate degree in US

Sun, 19 May 2024 12:22:51 +0600

Degree was not awarded to the cat for hunting mice or sleeping but rather for its friendly behaviour Details

Global life expectancy set to rise nearly 5 years by 2050

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:43:39 +0600

Countries that currently have lower life expectancies to see the biggest gains Obesity and other factors will play a larger role in poor health Details

What happens if you eat hailstones?

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:38:03 +0600

Eating hail is harmful as it does not fulfil parameters that make any drinkable substance safe as it originates from polluted seeds Details

Mother's Day: How it started and why its founder ended up regretting it

Sun, 12 May 2024 11:50:22 +0600

Jarvis spent every penny fighting the commercialisation of Mother's Day Details

Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media

Thu, 09 May 2024 16:32:58 +0600

The random hypothetical question has gone viral on social media Most women say they would feel safer with a bear than with a man Details

Timelines not loading: Facebook hit by massive outage

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:29 +0600

‘My wall say no post!’ No statement from Facebook yet Details

Zainul Abedin's masterpieces fetch record prices in auction

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:48:02 +0600

One painting sold for $381,000 while another for $279,400 Details

Dune 2 director grants dying fan’s last wish to see movie early

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:29:01 +0600

Fan’s privacy kept private Villeneuve sent his laptop to the fan Details

Child education: Are computers or books better for learning?

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:18:59 +0600

Brain is ‘plastic’ Children use computers passively instead of as an active learning tool Details

Bangladeshi-born chef earns James Beard Awards semifinalist spot

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:47:36 +0600

Her Korai Kitchen is the first Bangladeshi eatery in New Jersey Restaurant run by mother-daughter duo James Beard Awards are sometimes referred to as Oscars of food Details

Behind the curtains: An insight into influencers

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:45:26 +0600

Like every job, being an influencer comes with both highs and lows Influencers are used for election campaigning in many countries Details

Degrees in hand, veggies in cart: Meet the PhD sabzi wala in India

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:07:45 +0600

Holds four master’s degrees in different subjects Quits his job as a professor due to frequent pay cuts Details

Does more time in office equal better results?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:32:14 +0600

Desk workers report a 'goldilocks zone' of four hours a day, a study reveals Most workers admitted to rarely or never taking breaks Details

Sajeeb Wazed takes questions on Smart Bangladesh in ‘Let’s Talk’ to be aired on Friday

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:07:21 +0600

This episode to be aired Friday on Somoy TV Over 200 youths placed questions on contemporary issues to Sajeeb Wazed Details

Why men die younger than women

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:10:50 +0600

Men and women have different life expectancies The gap's growing in the US and shrinking in Europe It exists in non-human animals, too Details

Why men die younger than women

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:13:15 +0600

Heart disease one of the main causes Lives also cut short by suicide, addiction issues Details

City of jinn: Magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:02:34 +0600

Magical stories permeate Bahla - supernatural forces built 13-kilometre wall in a night Oral folklore and certain ancient texts say jinn are common in the Arabian Peninsula Details

Bangladeshi woman gives birth at 36,000 feet on Saudi domestic flight

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:04:52 +0600

She went into labour on plane en route from Tabuk to Jeddah Among passengers were football teams accompanied by medical professionals Details

World's oldest dog dies aged 31

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:20:08 +0600

Bobi was declared the world's oldest dog in February Leonel Costa credits Bobi's long life to peaceful countryside living, no chains, and a diet of human food Guinness World Records hails Bobi's 'miraculous' life, with over 100 celebrating his 31st birthday Details

AI Vincent Van Gogh says you are wrong about his ear

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:49:17 +0600

‘I only cut off a small part of my ear lobe’ AI Vincent is very certain about its favorite colour Details

ChatGPT diagnoses patients 'like a human doctor'

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:32:54 +0600

Scientists examined 30 cases Report published on Wednesday Details

US woman swallows Apple AirPod, mistaking it for vitamin

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:34:00 +0600

A woman in the United States has reportedly swallowed one of her Apple Airpods, thinking it was one of her vitamin supplements. Tanna Barker, after admitting the incident on a TikTok video, went viral, reports Gulf News. She detailed a situation in the video in which she was walking with a friend and having a chat. While engaged in the conversation, she took out one of her... Details

Portuguese town submerges in 2.2m liters of red wine

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:32:36 +0600

Explosion of distillery tanks Enough wine to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool Wine-soaked dirt moved to specialized treatment facility Details

Falcon Hospital in Qatar making human hospitals reevaluate

Nabban Haque — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:22:25 +0600

State-of-the-art facilities Cutting-edge technology Commitment to highest standards of care Details

Revolutionary dental breakthrough: Tooth regrowth medicine in the works

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:52:34 +0600

Trials to begin in July 2024 Tooth regrowth in animals achieved Details

Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:56:21 +0600

Lion escapes from vehicle in traffic, recaptured after two hours Escaped lion found in nearby building's basement Owner arrested, case filed Details

Rare giraffe without spots born at US zoo

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:08:58 +0600

First giraffe to born without spots in over half a century It is taken care by it’s mother and zoo staff Owners highlight Conservation efforts Details

Zuckerberg, Musk throw verbal jabs over proposed cage match

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:09:39 +0600

‘Zuck is a chicken,’ Musk posted Elon is not serious, wrote Zuckerberg Details

Armoured carrier from WWII put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:54:54 +0600

Facebook Marketplace acts as a broad storehouse for both lost treasures and useful findings. A Wodonga resident's odd offering of a World War II Australian Army Bren Gun Carrier is one of its offerings. Around 5,500 Bren Gun Carriers were produced in Australia between the years 1941 and 1944. Only a small number of these carriers were ever used in battle, despite being regarded as one of the... Details

Pakistani woman ties virtual knot with Indian man amid visa hurdles

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:14:46 +0600

They are now legally married Bureaucratic channels now barrier to their actual meeting Details

Everything you need to know about the Musk vs Zuckerberg fight

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:40:24 +0600

Duel to be live-streamed They have yet to announce fight date Details

‘Doing this for PewDiePie’: MrBeast challenges T-Series

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:14:43 +0600

PewDiePie once had most subscribers on YouTube He was overtaken by T-Series in 2019 Details

Indian offices declare holiday for Rajinikanth’s movie premiere

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:34:49 +0600

Rajinikanth’s movie ‘Jailer’ will release on August 10 Several businesses offer complimentary tickets to staff Details

Tech moguls Musk, Zuckerberg spar online over 'fight' plans

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:44:44 +0600

Musk says fight will be streamed on X Zuckerberg says it needed more reliable platform Details

Mattel looking for chief UNO player for over $4,000 per week

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:19:04 +0600

Total earning will be $17,776 Chosen individual would commence work in New York on September 13 Details

Urban village: Japan’s tallest skyscraper completed in Tokyo

Tribune Desk — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:04:42 +0600

Reaching 330 meters in height, the tower passes the former tallest building in Japan, the Abeno Harukas skyscraper in Osaka Details

Bangladeshi expat wows spectators in Rome with street art

Tribune Desk — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:49:28 +0600

He uses a plethora of different coloured sprays to transform a blank sheet into requested vivid artwork Details

Saturn’s rings radiate in stunning Webb telescope photo

Tribune Desk — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:13:18 +0600

For the very first time, near-infrared observations were made of the ringed planet using the very sensitive Webb telescope Details

Meta set to launch Threads to compete with Twitter

Tribune Desk — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:28:17 +0600

This app represents the latest rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Details

Rare Buck Moon to unfold Tuesday night

Tribune Desk — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:20:18 +0600

This astronomical marvel occurs when the moon reaches its peak brightness and size, being closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit Details

When art meets luxury: Microscopic handbag sells for $63,000

Tribune Desk — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:48:44 +0600

The fluorescent yellowish-green bag, inspired by the renowned designs of Louis Vuitton, is barely discernible to the naked eye Details

Fizzy drinks with Aspartame - a possible cause of cancer?

Tribune Desk — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:09:55 +0600

The IARC, a division of the WHO, is set to make an announcement regarding aspartame on July 14 Details

End of an era: World's oldest national newspaper bids farewell after 320 remarkable years

Tribune Desk — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:19:46 +0600

Austria’s Wiener Zeitung to publish online only after recent law change makes it unprofitable as print product (with picture) Details

Cat climbs onto imam leading Taraweeh prayers

Tribune Desk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:58:20 +0600

The imam of the Algerian mosque appeared undisturbed, giving the feline a gentle caress and continuing to recite verses for the prayer Details

Indian railway issues notice to Hanuman for removal of encroachment

Tribune Desk — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:20:21 +0600

The Indian Railway department has issued a notice to Hanuman, a Hindu god, requesting for the removal of "encroachment" on railway property in Madhya Details

ChatGPT passes law school exams despite 'mediocre' performance

Reuters — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:33:11 +0600

ChatGPT cannot yet outscore most law students on exams, new research suggests, but it can eke out a passing grade.A quartet of law professors at the University of Details

BSF orders inquiry as sniffer dog deployed on Bangladesh border gets pregnant

Tribune Desk — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:14:49 +0600

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has ordered a court of inquiry into how a sniffer dog, deployed at a Border Outpost (BOB) on the Bangladesh border in Shillong, Details

A brief look at metro rails around the world

Tribune Desk — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:29:42 +0600

The much-awaited first metro rail in Bangladesh will be opened to the public on Wednesday.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the project, and she will be Details

Musk loses world's richest person title to Bernard Arnault

Tribune Desk — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:22:25 +0600

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon Musk, 51, has seen his wealth fall by more than $100 billion since January, to $168.5 billion, making him the Details

Scientists revive 48,500-year-old zombie virus

Tribune Desk — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:16:53 +0600

As the world warms, ancient permafrost is melting, putting humans in danger of getting infected with new viruses that were dormant in ice caps. Such two dozen Details

What are the 10 most common passwords used around the world?

Tribune Desk — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:06:12 +0600

Common passwords makes it easy for hackers to gain unauthorized access to people’s data Details

61-year-old set to marry for 88th time, bride is his ex-wife

Tribune Desk — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:27:54 +0600

An Indonesian man is set to marry for the 88th time. The 61-year-old guy, identified as Kan, is planning to marry his ex-wife from his 86th wedding.He has earned the Details

Spanish student etches answers on pens to clear law exam

Tribune Desk — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:10:33 +0600

A Spanish law student recently engraved his entire curriculum on 11 pens for cheating during an examination.However, the student was caught during the exam, and the Details

A packet of chips or a bag that costs 1.8L?

Tribune Desk — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:57:31 +0600

Balenciaga recently collaborated with Lay’s and set social media ablaze with photos of bags that look like chips packets Details

Two-year-old bites snake to death

Tribune Desk — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:04:28 +0600

The girl managed to kill the snake with her teeth in her backyard Details

Bangladeshi couple helps Shashi Tharoor by getting him a ride in London

Tribune Desk — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:22:33 +0600

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared photo of Bangladeshi couple and thanked them for helping him to get an Uber in the middle of the busy London street on Saturday Details

Project Nightfall opens page for Bangladeshi audience

Tribune Desk — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:02:29 +0600

Popular content creator Agon from “Project Nightfall” on Friday shared a Facebook status in Bangla to announce its new page for the people in Bangladesh.He Details

Indian villagers donate blood to celebrate Sunny Leone’s birthday

Tribune Desk — Mon, 16 May 2022 13:58:27 +0600

The Bollywood actor thanked her fans for the wonderful gesture in a social media post Details

Sisters accidentally swap grooms during power failure in India

Tribune Desk — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:36:53 +0600

Before realizing the error, the two brides went through a series of pre-wedding ceremonies with the wrong spouse Details

Zoom to add games to play during meetings

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:50:25 +0600

If you get bored spending minutes in a Zoom meeting, there is a remedy for Details

Italian artist auctions off ‘Invisible Sculpture’ for $18,300

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:11:04 +0600

How much would one pay for nothing? Can “nothing” be a work of art? According Details

Microsoft announces retirement of Internet Explorer

Sat, 22 May 2021 21:41:59 +0600

Microsoft said it is retiring Internet Explorer, the browser it created more than 25 years Details

Bangladeshi expat wins 23C in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 19:38:56 +0600

Shahed Ahmed Moulvifaiz, a 55-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate who runs a car workshop, has won Tk23 Details

Star Wars fans build Mandalorian spaceship in Siberia

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:55:57 +0600

Star Wars fans in Russia have built a giant replica of a spaceship from the Details

Muslim boy beaten for drinking water from temple in India

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:17:29 +0600

A 14-year-old Muslim boy was beaten mercilessly on Friday inside a temple in Ghaziabad in Details

Indian brands join ‘The Pawri’

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:10:16 +0600

One of the top hashtags on Indian Twitter right now is #pawrihorihai with nearly 17,000 Details

Safer Internet Day on Tuesday

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:52:11 +0600

Tuesday marks the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day 2021 with actions taking place across Details

Spinach can now email?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:12:40 +0600

Spinach is definitely a Bengali staple, with a variety of dishes and variations. It's incredibly Details

Man finds Henry VIII’s crown centrepiece worth £2m

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:36:34 +0600

An amateur treasure hunter found the centrepiece of Henry VIII’s lost crown that has been Details

The Grumpy Bernie Sanders

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:51 +0600

Inauguration day was definitely one to watch! If you’ve been on social media the last Details

A day on Earth is now shorter than 24 hours

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:36:31 +0600

The earth is now revolving faster than it has in the last half of the Details