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Samanzar Sayeed has been crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2026, earning the opportunity to represent the country at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5, 2026. The grand finale, held at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Hotel, was organized by Azra Mahmood Talent Camp (AMTC), the official license holder of Miss World Bangladesh. The ...

Ingredients: * Green mangoes: 1 kg * Sugar or jaggery: 1 to 1.5 cups (to taste) * Salt: 1/2 tsp * Black salt: 1/2 tsp * Red chili powder: A pinch (optional). Method: 1. Wash the green mangoes, peel them, and cut them into pieces. 2. Boil with a little water until they are soft. 3. Make the Puree blend ...

What is Shockwave Therapy? Thanks to advances in modern medicine, heel pain can now be treated without surgery or medication. One such treatment is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). Although the name may suggest an electric shock, the procedure does not involve electricity. It is an advanced physiotherapy technique in which a specialised device delivers high-energy sound waves to the specific ...

A German culinary invention has sparked a heated debate online, with foodies divided over the controversial ‘croner’ – a fusion of a croissant and a doner kebab. The unusual street food item was shared on Twitter/X by a user who wrote: “I’m sorry to report that Germans have invented a croissant doner and are calling it a croner.” The image ...

The surgeon explained that postmenopausal women and older adults with existing spinal degeneration are especially vulnerable. Since muscle loss can worsen spinal curvature and reduce stability, some older adults may develop a stooped posture and may have trouble walking. Dr Ravikanth suggested some techniques to maintain muscle health: ” I recommend strength training with proper protein consumption and vitamin D ...

When the heat rises and your energy dips, nothing revives quite like a tall glass of something cold and homemade. These fresh juice recipes bring together the earthy sweetness of fruits, the sharp kick of ginger and chilli, and the timeless tang of citrus. Whether it’s the smoky charm of pora aamer sharbat or the subtle elegance of watermelon juice ...

Increasing your daily consumption of ultraprocessed foods by 10% — basically the equivalent of a small bag of potato chips — may raise your risk of dementia even if you normally eat a healthy plant-rich diet, according to a new study. “Our study showed that UPF consumption was associated with worse attention and higher dementia risk in middle-aged and older ...

Although modern diets push “no‑carb” lifestyles, rice remains irreplaceable in our culture. Our love for it is so well‑known that we are often teased with the phrase “bheto Bangali.” A plate of piping hot rice with daal and a homely, thin broth of free‑range chicken curry cooked with potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and red chilli is not just food; it ...

An eating disorder is a form of psychological struggle. According to the World Health Organization’s 2025 Adolescent Mental Health Report, the prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. This condition is not merely a reluctance to eat; rather, it reflects a profound psychological crisis. Why does this problem occur? Research has shown that social ...

If the South had a mascot, it would be okra. You love, hate or have an unfounded fear of okra — and the same is true of the South. There’s no vegetable more polarizing than this poor little pod. And it’s only one part of okra that tends to bother people: the slimy seeds. Now I seek okra out. I ...