Lifestyle
Milk intake reduces childhood stunting in Bangladesh: IFPRI study
Dhaka, Aug 26 (UNB) – Milk consumption has a large impact on linear growth in the crucial first 1,000 days of an infant’s life, potentially reducing stunting by as much as 10.4 point among children in Bangladesh, according to a new study done by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Helping nature: Inducing labor avoids cesarean for some moms
Dhaka, Aug 9 (AP/UNB)-Move over, Mother Nature. First-time moms at low risk of complications were less likely to need a cesarean delivery if labor was induced at 39 weeks instead of waiting for it to start on its own, a big study found. Their babies fared better, too.
Paul McCartney returns to Cavern Club for exclusive gig
London, Jul 26 (AP/UNB) — Paul McCartney is planning a return to the famous Liverpool club credited with being the birthplace of the Beatles.
Maine woman playing transgender teen on the big screen
Portland, Jul 11 (AP/UNB) — A transgender former middle school student who fought to use the bathroom of her choice in Maine is preparing for her big screen debut.
Thousands join Yoga Day celebrations in city
Dhaka, Jun 21 (UNB) – Commemorating International Day of Yoga 2018, Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday organised an event at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital where thousands of people from all walks of life wearing yellow T-shirts joined.
Shahidul Alam to receive int’l photography award
Dhaka, Jun 21 (UNB) - Prominent photographer Shahidul Alam has been selected as the 2018 recipient of Humanitarian Award to be presented at the Lucie Awards.