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Foods to lower uric acid levels

Shawdesh Desk; Clearly, uric acid is a chemical compound produced by the body when breaking down purine-containing substances. In a healthy individual, kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating this

Teen gangs in Feni: A growing threat

Shawdesh desk: The sprouting teen gangs have emerged as a major concern in the capital and other cities and towns of the country, and Feni town is no exception. These

Saving Baboo the baby tiger: Inside Pakistan’s zoo-turned-rescue centre

Shawdesh Desk: From the outside, one might assume that the former premises of Marghazar Zoo are now deserted. A dilapidated ticket office and overgrown foliage suggest an absence of visitors.

Translations getting popular among readers

Shawdesh desk: As the Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela draws to a close today, readers and publishers have noted a significant addition to this year’s fair – the growing popularity of

Why is patient advocacy crucial while dealing with cancer?

Shawdesh Desk: Helping patients and speaking up for them is really important when dealing with cancer, especially in countries that may not have a lot of resources, good infrastructure, or

Salt-free diet ‘can reduce risk of heart problems by almost 20%’

Shawdesh desk: Cutting out salt from meals can slash your risk of heart problems and strokes by almost a fifth, the largest study of its kind suggests. Research has documented

Japan’s ‘Naked Men’ Festival Succumbs to Aging of Population

Shawdesh Desk: Steam rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for

Shab-e-Barat: Tradition of fancy bread prolongs

Shawdesh Desk: The Lailatul Barat, popularly known as Shab-e-Barat, is considered as one of the significant nights on the Islamic Calendar. A big portion of the Muslims believes that the