Now that people live longer Dementia is on the rise in terms of the number of people affected. People in their fifties are known to be affected by the disease when one is not able to remember simple things such as faces. It is amazing how such things can slip out of one's memory. Memory is not give
Here was a ramp show. But it was a catwalk with a difference. No biped was present as a model but cattle, camels, goats, rams, horses, dogs had each a gala session of walking ramp. Like the models in a fashion show, the prized oxen ---not cows---did the cat walking. By the way, was there a sessio
The concept of wealth or waste is related to time. What is considered a wealth today can be a waste tomorrow and vice versa. Alaska, once termed as Stewart's folly, is an asset today. Germany's much praised autobahn was completed through conscripted labour in time of Hitler. In our younger days Sah
If Ramadan is a time for self-abnegation or asceticism, it is also an occasion for sharing and caring. Unfortunately, self-control and self-denial are not matched by the reaching out to others in need. Yet, the fact remains that this period is marked by sumptuousness and consumption at its most opt
Over the years iftar parties became an integral part of Ramadan. Political parties, business organisations, corporate offices, clubs and the who's who used to arrange such parties throughout the month. There were high-profile, low-profile and mid-profile iftar parties. Of course, the iftar party ho
Every year, on March 24, the International Day for Right to Truth for the Dignity of Victims of Human Rights Violations and Torture is observed. In El Salvador, on March 24, 1980, Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero was assassinated by pro-government forces, the so-called "Death Squad", shortly after
'Konodin jagibe na aar/ janibar garo bedanar/ abiram---abiram bhar/ sahibe na aar--' (Never will he wake up/ to experience deepest pain/ unbearable burden/ no more to bear). Yes, those who end their lives somehow find their pain overwhelming. Yet it may not be compulsive for all to call it a day. S
In recent decades, Bangladesh emerged as a rising star in the global textile and garment industry. It has become the third favoured and attractive sourcing destination, after European Union, for fashion brands worldwide. Bangladesh's inherent strength, rooted in its art of textile craftmanship, ent
The International Women's Day is an important day for everyone across the globe. It is an occasion for women's worldwide celebration: recognising their economic, cultural, social, political and all other accomplishments. On behalf of Dhaka Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DWCCI), we express ou
Contamination is an act that makes something impure, dirty. People contaminate many objects mixing some impure things with them. Usually people adulterate foods. Businessmen mix small white stones with rice to increase weight, and thus give a less amount of rice than they are supposed to give the c
'Bathua shak' (Scientific name - Chenopodium album; common names include lamb's quarters, wild spinach, goosefoot, and fat-hen) has been consumed in Bangladesh as a nutrient-rich, non-traditional leafy vegetable for hundreds of years. The plant is considered a weed but is consumed mainly by rural p
Following the Bailey Road fire tragedy, the restaurant business is witnessing a drastic slump. This is for two reasons: one, those willing to dine out think twice before visiting the more fancied eateries particularly housed in a multi-storey building; second, different government agencies are cond
Celebrities are those who can be celebrated for their popular but outstanding performances. Not all great achievers, even Nobel Prize winners are celebrities. But the Latin word celebritas which originates from celeber or celebr meaning frequented or honoured is more authentic in meaning than the m
