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China city curbs dog walking, bans them in parks, stadiums
Beijing, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — A city in southwestern China has banned dog walking during the daytime and banished the pets entirely from parks, shopping centers, sports facilities and other public spaces.
8th Dhaka Lit Fest set to kick off on Thursday
Dhaka, Nov 5 (UNB) – The 8th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF), an yearly international literature festival, will be held at Bangla Academy premises here on November 8-10.
Eating fish reduces symptoms of childhood asthma: study
Sydney, Nov 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines can significantly reduce asthma symptoms in children, an international study led by researchers at Australia's La Trobe University showed.
China's first AI theme park opens in Beijing
Beijing, Nov 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China's first artificial intelligence (AI) theme park opened to public in early November, after 10 months renovation of a municipal park in northern Beijing.
BSA to observe 7th death anniv of Bhupen Hazarika Monday
Dhaka, Nov 4 (UNB) – Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) will hold a discussion following a cultural event titled ‘Aj JibonKhuje Pabi’ to observe the 9th death anniversary of prominent singer Bhupen Hazarika at Jatiya Natyashala Auditorium on Monday.
‘Healthy Ocean, Healthy People’ exhibition enchants spectators
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB) - The five-day long interactive exhibition titled 'Healthy Ocean, Healthy People' enthralled hundreds of visitors on the 3rd consecutive day at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Saturday.
Palau to ban sunscreen as it tries to save its coral reefs
Wellington, Nov 2 (AP/UNB) — In an attempt to protect the coral reefs that divers so admire they have dubbed them the underwater Serengeti, the Pacific nation of Palau will soon ban many types of sunscreen.
Exhibition on marine wildlife begins at BSA
Dhaka, Nov 01 (UNB) - A five-day-long interactive exhibition titled “Healthy Ocean, Healthy People” began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Thursday.
More deaths seen for less invasive cervical cancer surgery
Dhaka, Nov 1 (AP/UNB) - New evidence about a cancer operation in women finds a higher death rate for the less invasive version, challenging standard practice and the "less is more" approach to treating cervical cancer.
Dogs could detect malaria by sniffing socks of infected people: study
London, Oct 30 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Sniff dogs could be trained to detect malaria in people infected with the disease even if they are not showing symptoms, according to a new study by Durham University.