Lifestyle
Vitamin ‘A’ capsules will be fed to 200 million children of the country on Saturday
The National Vitamin ‘A’ Plus Campaign is going to be held next Saturday (June 1). Vitamin A capsules will be given to about 2.2 million children aged 6-59 months in this day-long program. This information was given in a press conference organized by the Department of Health at Mohakhali in the capital on Thursday (May…
Other diseases, including colon cancer, are linked to bacteria in the mouth
The mouth is one of the most diverse places in the human body, home to more than seven hundred species of bacteria, fungi, viruses and some protozoa. All of these together are known as the oral microbiome. Like the microbiome in the gut, the bacteria in the mouth play an important role in the health…
Many services in one smart card
Government’s initiative for smart passenger services is Rapid Pass. It is a smart card based automated fare collection system specially designed for use in the country’s public transport and even metrorails. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Rapid Pass program on January 4, 2018. It has been introduced to be used in metro stations, railway…
Tips for staying cool in summer
‘Rajni sleepless, long burning days, Aram nahi ja jaane re..’ Rabindranath’s words clearly understand the evil nature. The body and mind become restless to get some comfort in the heat. The intensity of heat is increasing day by day. Even a sudden downpour can’t bring back relief. Nature seems to be getting more cruel lately….