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Cigarettes can make your face look older

Shawdesh Desk: Smoker’s Face– a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage, researchers have warned. “We searched

580-yr-old stone tablet found in north China

An ancient stone tablet describing the story of Chan Buddhist master Bi Tingxuan over 580 years ago was found in north China’s Hebei Province, local authorities said. Archaeologists believe the

Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of state-run oil firm

Saudi Arabia formally started its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of its state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday, which will see a sliver of the firm offered on a

You can now spend night at Harry Potter’s childhood home

Shawdesh Desk: What does £110 mean to you? For some it’s a lot of money, to others it’s not, but for fans of J.K. Rowling’s magical series, it’s the price to pay

China gets into blockchain race with US

Shawdesh Desk: China has launched an ambitious effort to challenge the US dominance in blockchain technology, which it could use for everything from issuing digital money, to streamlining a raft

Wish to stay fit? Here’s why core muscle strength matters

Shawdesh Desk: Fitness instructors point out that it is essential to keep the core muscles — the muscles around your trunk and pelvis — in better shape. Ever wondered why?

DNCC, DSCC polls in January: EC secretary

Shawdesh Desk: Elections to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be held in January next year. Election Commission secretary Md Alamgir came up with

Facilitate Khoka’s return: BNP to govt

Shawdesh Desk: BNP on Sunday urged the government to take necessary steps so that ailing former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation and freedom fighter Sadeque Hossain Khoka can return