US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkey on Friday to discuss the developments in Syria after the toppling of strongman Bashar al-Assad, a Turkish official source said Wednesday. “He will be in Turkey on Friday,” the source said of the visit which will come just five days after Assad’s unexpected ouster, pledging to share more details “as they ...

Weighted blankets are often chosen during colder months for warmth, and some people find the added pressure helps ease their anxieties and fall asleep more quickly. However, there is limited research on their effectiveness. What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly ...

Juvenile arthritis is a prevalent chronic condition in children that leads to joint inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement. Winter can be particularly difficult for children with this condition, but with proper preventive care and early diagnosis, juvenile arthritis can be effectively managed. Early signs of juvenile arthritis: Dr. Tushar Shah, a Consultant Orthopedic at Bhailal Amin General Hospital in ...

Authorities in Sylhet dismantled 30 illegal stone-crushing machines in Dhopagul under Sylhet Sadar upazila on Tuesday, as part of a crackdown to protect the environment and uphold law and order. Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Khushnoor Rubaiyath said that during the drive, 30 illegal stone-crushing machines were recovered by the authorities. “Business owners have assured us that they will remove ...

Iran is working to attract a share of the Asia-Europe goods transit by developing a free zone in its northwest, not least by completing a key rail route, an Iranian official said on Tuesday. Hossein Garousi, head of the Maku Free Zone Organization, outlined the plan ahead of an international conference on economic development of the free zone, AFP reports. ...

Police have arrested three individuals along with approximately 7 kilograms of hemp from Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district on Tuesday. The arrests were made at a checkpoint in Sarisatla bazaar area on the Shamshernagar-Brahmanbazar road on Tuesday midnight. The arrested are Anil Kharai, 30, and Rajen Kharai, 24, from Khejuri Chhara Tea Garden area of Sreemangal, and Ful Mia, 55, ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Bangladesh Bank are looking for a more dynamic approach to managing the dollar exchange rate during the ongoing midterm review meeting in Dhaka, reports UNB. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson and Executive Director Hosne Ara Shikha said their Tuesday’s discussions aimed to tackle the stagnation observed in recent months. Despite relative stability in the exchange rate, ...

Ingredients v 8 ounces fresh mushrooms v 2 tbsps onions, chopped v 1 -2 garlic clove, minced v 2 tbsps butter v 2 -3 tbsps flour (separated) v 2 cups chicken broth v 1cup light cream or 1 cup evaporated milk v 1/2 tsp salt v 1/4 tsp pepper v 1/4 tsp nutmeg Method: 1. Cut the mushrooms into slices. ...

A recent study finds that the heart is not a passive organ, working on the signals relayed by brain, reports Hindustan Times. The study says: “It seems like it has a little ‘brain’ too.” The heart is a complex organ and holds many mysteries. Earlier, the heart’s nervous system was considered only as a relay system, acting upon the transmitted ...

Workers from eight tea gardens under Kamalganj National Tea Company Limited (NTCL) in Moulvibazar district resumed work on Tuesday after receiving part of their overdue wages. The workers had been on a work stoppage for nearly 49 days, demanding the payment of their outstanding dues. The authorities cleared two weeks of the workers’ arrears on Monday, marking the first installment ...