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How do you save endangered gorillas?
Deep in the rainforest of Volcanoes National Park, a 23-year-old female gorilla named Kurudi feeds on a stand of wild celery. She bends the green stalks and, with long careful fingers, peels off the exterior skin to expose the succulent inside.
Swedish activist declines prize: climate doesn't need awards
Teen activist Greta Thunberg, who has inspired millions across the world to stage protests urging leaders to tackle global warming, has declined an environmental prize, saying "the climate movement does not need any more prizes."
Missouri agency tracked Planned Parenthood patients' periods
St. Louis, Oct 30 (AP/UNB) — Missouri's health department director on Tuesday said he tracked the menstrual cycles of Planned Parenthood patients as part of an effort to identify what the agency says were "failed abortions" at a St. Louis clinic.
Kalidas Karmakar to live on through his majestic works
Dhaka, Oct 29 (UNB) – Mentioning that Kalidas Karmakar was not only a great printmaker and prolific artist in Bangladesh, but also a great admirer, preacher and well-wisher of modern arts, speakers at a memorial meeting here on Tuesday said he will live forever through his majestic creations.
Bangladesh participates in 1st Asia Cultural Week-2019 Festival in Korea
Dhaka, Oct 28 (UNB) - The Embassy of Bangladesh, Seoul has participated in the ‘1st Asia Cultural Week 2019’ organised by Asia Culture Centre in Gwangju city, the cultural hub of Korea.
Bhawaiya Fest held on folk maestro Abbasuddin’s 118th birth anniversary
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) – The 10th edition of Bhawaiya Fest was held on Sunday evening at Shilpakala Academy, marking the 118th birth anniversary of Abbasuddin Ahmed, known as the ‘Bhawaiya King’.
Curtain falls on Heritage Handloom Festival
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) - Entrepreneurs and designers from across the country showcased traditional and heritage products at the four-day ‘Heritage Handloom Festival-2019’ that ended here on Saturday.
The festival organised by SME Foundation and Association of Fashion Designers of Bangladesh (AFDB) with support from the Cultural Affairs Ministry began at Gardenia Grand Hall of Gulshan-2 on Wednesday to promote local handloom products and prevent the extinction of traditional items.
Planning Minister MA Mannan inaugurated it as the chief guest.
Products from as many as 15 sectors, including jute, Jamdani, Khadi, Rajshahi silk, cane, bamboo, folk art, Nakshi Kantha, Mirpur Benarasi, Tangail handloom, Sirajganj handloom, Rangamati handloom and Monipuri handloom, were displayed at 45 stalls during the festival.
Besides, seminars, fashion shows, folk dance and musical nights were also arranged on the occasion.
Mexicans parade as fancy skeletons ahead of Day of the Dead
Mexico City, Oct 27 (AP/UNB) — Mexicans paraded in the streets of the capital dressed as elegant skeletons Saturday as the country's Day of the Dead festivities extend in scope and popularity.
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations: study
Chicago, Oct. 26 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests obesity may increase arthritis risk not only in obese people but in their children and grandchildren, too.
Yoga therapist Shweta Varpe coming to Dhaka on Oct 30
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) - Indian yoga therapist Shweta Varpe is scheduled to come to Bangladesh on Oct 30 as the brand ambassador of DORP, a renowned national NGO.