For all the anxiety today about the bacteria in our gut being under constant assault by antibiotics, stress and bad diets, it turns out that a lot of the bacteria in our intestines have been with us for at least 15 million years, since we were pre-human apes.

Let us first learn what a 'gender role' is.

In the magical mangrove forest of the Sundarbans roams one of the world's most majestic creatures. It is so elusive and ferocious that it is venerated as the king or 'God' in the localities around the forest.

My sister and I are both animal-lovers. Ever since we got our first house cat, we have been avidly rescuing and rehabilitating animals.

Sanjay Balraj Dutt is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema (Bollywood).

Is the number of Chinese who have been killed in heavy rain which also forced thousands from their homes, state media reported on Saturday.

In a recent referendum held in the UK (United Kingdom) on June 23, 2016, 52 percent British people voted to leave the European Union (EU).

The 4th death anniversary of Humayun Ahmed, the prolific author, playwright, storyteller, and filmmaker was celebrated countrywide, on July 19, 2016. But is Humayun Ahmed really gone?

Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.

PEARLS OF WISDOM

January 1, 1972, The Indian Council of World Affairs published a collection of stories about the serious abuses that Pakistani forces committed during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. The book was called “How Pakistan Violated Human Rights in Bangladesh.”

Dhaka's one of the most popular historical site is Lalbagh fort. However, this 16th century brick-built Mughal fort, established to protect Dhakaites from the invasion of Portuguese and Arakanese pirates, possesses some of the strangest historical secrets.

When early terrestrial animals began moving about on mud and sand 360 million years ago, the powerful tails they used as fish may

It takes a lot to be a popular business person in the country, especially if one is remembered as an individual who not only is a successful businessman, but also someone who promotes entertainment, hospitality, traveling, outdoor sports and fitness like surfing and running.

Sadaf (not his real name), a 20-year-old university student was trembling with excitement when he first participated at the secret get together of a faith based youth organisation – the Hizb ut-Tahrir. Little did he know – the group was banned in Bangladesh for committing anti-state activities.

One evening, I read my father's personal diary which I have been seeing laying around our house since childhood. Never did I touch or even try to open it as I did not feel it necessary to do so. Things that we are used to seeing around us don't attract us much as per the universal principle.

Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa, 1st Marquis of Vargas Llosa more commonly known as Mario Vargas is a Peruvian writer, politician,

There are two kinds of people in this world: those that love to read and those that love to write. Snuggled between these two groups, smack-dab in the middle of the dividing line, are those who are simply enchanted with words.

To make the capital a greener city, Dhaka City Corporation (both Dhaka North City Corporation- DNCC and Dhaka South City Corporation- DSCC) has recently taken a number of environment-friendly initiatives.

Rahul Anand is a composer, lyricist and vocals for the eccentric musical group Joler Gaan. He also plays a number of unconventional