Day: September 27, 2024

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How to Overcome Stress with Food and Eating Habits

Raisa MehzabeenIn today's fast-paced world, stress has become a silent but prevalent enemy, creeping into our daily lives and impacting our mental and physical well-being. It manifests in various forms, from chronic fatigue to anxiety, leaving a lasting impression on our bodies. What's less commonly discussed, though, is how stress affects our health through our eating habits—and how what we eat can be a powerful tool to counter it.The Stress-Health ConnectionStress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone that is essential for survival but damaging when produced in excess. Elevated cortisol levels can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, weakened immunity, and a host of other health problems. Furthermore, stress can distort our appetite—some people overeat, seeking com...

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Step into the future with Samsung’s AI-enabled WindFree AC Experience Zone!

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Samsung Electronics and Electra International have partnered to launch the first-of-its-kind AI-enabled WindFree Air Conditioner Experience Zone in Bangladesh. It is set to be the perfect destination for customers to discover the future of air conditioning and explore the unique AI-enabled features of Samsung’s exclusive WindFree technology. The Experience Zones are situated in key locations across Dhaka, at the Samsung-Electra showrooms in Bangabandhu National Stadium Market in Gulistan, Sector 4 in Uttara, and 6 Darus Salam Road in Mirpur 1.Unlike many modern devices and appliances, understanding features of air conditioners before purchasing can be challenging, as they are often unique and brand/product specific. Samsung and their official partner Electra have come up with Experienc...

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A Solo Female Traveler Through the Land of Wonders

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Traveling solo is an exhilarating adventure, offering the freedom to explore at your own pace, try new things, while creating and capturing unforgettable memories. For solo female travelers, a rapidly growing segment, Saudi—the heart of Arabia—beckons with wonder at every turn.Historic Jeddah- A walk through historySaudi, with its ancient wonders and vibrant cultures, has far more to offer than meets the eye. One of its hidden gems is Historic Jeddah, the cultural heart of the coastal city of Jeddah, where the past and present beautifully intertwine. In 2014, Historic Jeddah was recognized as one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi. Its maze-like, bustling streets and narrow alleyways are lined with stunning coral-stone buildings, many of which have been carefully re...

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Southeast University Celebrates World Pharmacists Day 2024

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The Department of Pharmacy at Southeast University, in collaboration with the Southeast Pharmacy Club, celebrated World Pharmacists Day on September 25, 2024, with a rally, followed by a discussion session held in the university. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of the university, was present at the event.Among others, Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Pro Vice Chancellor, Mr. Tanbir Ashraf, Country Manager & Managing Director, GSK Bangladesh Limited, Ms. Tabassum Sirajam Munira, Technical Advisor - QA/QC, USAID's Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) Program, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and Prof. Dr. Hasnat M. Alamgir, Director, CPDS and Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy, Southeast University, and other high-ranking officials joined the event.The speak...

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The Milk for School Program: Transforming Lives One Glass of Milk at a Time

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In the quiet village of Ullapara in Sirajganj, life has always been a delicate balance, especially for the women. For generations, female farmers worked tirelessly to produce fresh milk from their small herds of cows. But despite their hard work, they faced a constant struggle in finding a steady market for their milk. More often than not, they were forced to sell it at low prices or, worse, throw it away when there were no buyers. That all changed when Grameen Danone Foods Limited, in partnership with Heifer International Korea and Heifer International Bangladesh, introduced an idea that would transform not just the lives of these women but also the health of the village’s children. The initiative, known as the 'Milk for School Program,' had a simple yet powerful goal: provide nutritiou...

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UCB to provide payroll banking solutions to Paramount Group

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Country's leading private bank United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paramount Group as part of its continuous commitment to product innovation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the head office of UCB. In the presence of Mr. Sharif Zahir, The Honourable Chairman of UCB, Mr. Syed Faridul Islam, Managing Director & CEO (Acting) of UCB and Shakhawat Hossain, The Chairman of Paramount Group signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization. Mohammad Jahidul Abedin, CFO, Paramount Group; Shah Aziz, General Manager, Paramount Group; Abul Alam Ferdous, Additional Managing Director, UCB; ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director, UCB, along with other senior officials of both the organizations were also present a...