Hundreds of baton-wielding police in Myanmar have broken up a demonstration by students who say a new law stifles academic freedom. A BBC Burmese reporter at the scene said dozens of protesters were injured and at least 30 people arrested. The clashes took place in Letpadan, 140km (90 miles) north of Yangon. The BBC’s correspondent in Myanmar (also known as ...

A senior US diplomat has warned of a “dangerous” gulf emerging between US and European defence spending. Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has appealed to European governments to spend more. She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that cuts to defence budgets in Europe were “concerning”. Prime Minister David Cameron said the UK already met the ...

To lead a quality life you need to be energetic and happy. There are magic foods that can help you when clubbed in a trioFOODS TO BOOST ENERGYWhether you are heading out for an exercise session or suffering from a mid-afternoon slump, there are times when we all need energy boost. Here are three instant pick-me-up foods.Oats: If you’re feeling ...

Climbing stairs is the best way to burns calories than taking a traditional walk and it increases chances of achieving weight loss. It is recommended that it is an ideal way to increase energy levels, the function of immune system and lower the risk of diseases.Here are some of the health benefits of climbing stairs:Burns calories: Climbing stairs is good ...

Ever used a second hand high-end smartphone? That’s a growing trend now, according to a new survey report.Market research firm Gartner recently released a report projecting the used smartphone market to roughly double to 120 million units, or a wholesale value of $14 billion by 2017, CNET reported. “With consumers in mature markets upgrading their smartphones every 18 to 20 ...

Your wisdom teeth could hold the clue to treating diseases affecting the cornea, a major cause of blindness worldwide, says a new research. “Stem cells from the dental pulp of wisdom teeth can be coaxed to turn into cells of the eye’s cornea and could one day be used to treat corneal blindness,” said the researchers. “The findings indicate the ...

BCL rival factions rise in SUSTDespite a ban on political activities, two rival factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League, yesterday flexed their muscles at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet. Officer in-Charge of Jalalabad police station Akhter Hossain said This has created tension at the campus leading to deployment ...

Amid ongoing political unrest, smuggling of small firearms, high-powered explosives and ammunition into Sylhet are on the increase, which is posing a serious threat to security of life. On average, 30 illegal firearms are being seized by law enforcers from different parts of the district last two month, RAB sources said. Illegal firearms, including pistols, revolvers and short-gun, are being ...

Reception accorded to 5 successful women in SylhetA reception was accorded to 5 Joyeetas (winning women) of the district here on Sunday marking the International Women’s Day (IWD). BMC, a leading non-governmental organization, arranged the reception under its Social Empowerment Programme. The women were Jubeda Konok Khan, Shahida Khatun, Shamiara Begum, Shekh Mina Begum, Dalia Hque Laboni. Additional police commissioner ...

The long absence of Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury from office has created a serious disruption in the activities, especially those related to the important development projects. All the complexities arise the city father upon being the highest authority to take decisions on the important issues and to put his signature for payment of bills to the ...