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Project Hilsa: Largest restaurant in Bangladesh with elegant interior, pricey food
Project Hilsa, the largest restaurant of Bangladesh, has been trending on social media. On that note, we will discuss Project Hilsa, including its menu, location, transportation, and more.
What is Project Hilsa?
Project Hilsa was not known until late May. It became popular when someone posted a review on different food review groups on Facebook. Project Hilsa is an expensive high-end restaurant, which was launched on May 27. However, it is claimed to be a world-class restaurant by its founders.
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Who Founded Project Hilsa and Its Location
Bangladesh's renowned export-oriented garments company, 'Ever Group' built Project Hilsa restaurant in Shimuliya, Munshiganj. It is located 500 meters from Shimuliya Ghat, by the main road; hence, it is easy to find as you head towards the Padma River.
Design, Structure, and Area
From the outside, the restaurant looks like a whole Hilsa. Inside, it has a variety of different lighting systems and all the other modern facilities. Both the exterior and interior design aesthetics of this restaurant will keep you captivated. Although the restaurant looks beautiful during the day, its real beauty is revealed at night.
According to Prasanjit Roy, manager in charge of "Project Hilsa," the restaurant covers an area of about 40,000 square feet. More than 300 people can sit and eat here together. There are more than 80 staff for customer service.
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Project Hilsa Restaurant Menu
The most interesting thing about this restaurant is that you can eat fried Hilsa that comes directly from the Padma. Here you can buy Hilsa in kg, and your favorite fish will be fried or cooked by experienced chefs of Project Hilsa. Besides the Hilsa fish, many other popular Bengali and Indian dishes are available in this restaurant.
The restaurant serves almost all Hilsa dishes, and other dishes include Chinese and Indian food. Hilsa recipes include Padma bank Hilsa, Panikhola Hilsa, steamed Hilsa, mustard Hilsa, and fried Hilsa. Other foods include egg fry and Hilsa fishtail stuffing. The most interesting food there is Panikhola Hilsa, which was lost from our tradition.
The menu says that the restaurant has a total of 300 types of food, including 24 types of Hilsa fish recipes.
However, the price is significantly higher than other local restaurants in Mawa Ghat. For example, per KG, Hilsa is priced at Tk. 1800- Tk. 2000, which is around Tk. 1200 to Tk. 1400 in a local restaurant.
However, each customer will have to pay an extra 10% service charge and 15% VAT on top of the food price.
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Food Price Comparison
Due to the high price of the locally available food, Project Hilsa already created some controversy. For example, the price of a piece of eggplant fry has been kept at Tk. 50, which is not more than Tk. 10-15 in a good quality restaurant. Further, the price for a bowl of 'Daal' or Lentil Soup is Tk. 100 there, which may cost Tk. 30-50 in any restaurant of the country.
Just one plate of white rice is priced at Tk. 100! A plate of khichuri is being taken there for Tk. 200.
However, considering its services and compared to other high-class resorts where you get a lot of facilities, the pricing strategy at Project Hilsa is not abnormal.
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Facilities
Apart from the large internal area, Project Hilsa also has a large area for free car parking facilities. Besides, there are also sports and recreation facilities for children. However, you can call them in advance and make a booking, and you don't have to pay for it. However, the authority will wait a maximum of half an hour beyond your allotted time. Your booking will be canceled after half an hour has elapsed.
How Can You Go to Project Hilsa?
Whoever has a personal vehicle should not face any problem going there. But different public transport is also available to go to Project Hilsa. So, you can access different means of communication.
AC / non-AC bus goes from Jatrabari to Mawa Ghat, and the restaurant is located just a little before the Ghat. You can tell the bus conductor to drop you at the Hilsa restaurant.
The fare for the non-AC bus is Tk. 100-120 and AC bus Tk 150-160. Besides, there is a bus named Shadhin from Dhaka's Mirpur 10, Farmgate, Shahbag. Apart from this, you can get all day buses named Ilish, Gangchil, BRTC AC Bus from Gulistan to Mawa.
However, if you go by bike or car, you will get there in 20-30 minutes while enjoying Mawa Expressway.
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Hilsa Feast at Mawa Ghat
Mawa ferry ghat's Hilsa has been in demand for centuries. Food lovers come here from different parts of the country to eat Hilsa. Therefore, to meet this huge demand, small and big hotels have been built on the banks of Mawa Ghat. There are also shops to sell seasonal fruits and other products. There is also a piecemeal fish market. In these fish markets various kinds of small and big fishes, including fresh Hilsa caught from Padma River are being sold. The demand for these fishes is also huge.
If you want to buy fresh fish from fishermen, you have to reach there very early in the morning. If you want to eat Hilsa at restaurants at Mawa Ghat, you have to bargain. If you go there with a group, you can buy the whole Hilsa and then ask to fry. If there are fewer people, you can buy and eat it as a piece.
Whether you want to eat fish at Project Hilsa or Mawa Ghat, you should check out the weather report before you go there as the Rainy season is approaching. To enjoy the real beauty of the Mawa expressway on a sunny day would be perfect.
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How to protect yourself and your family from Dengue fever
Due to the hot and rainy weather, Dengue fever is spreading with the corona epidemic. Earlier this week, six Dengue patients were admitted to the hospital in 24 hours. As per the Government report, 97 people have been infected with Dengue so far in the new year. In such an extreme crisis, it is important to be alert for the well-being of yourself and your family.
How to identify Dengue fever
From day one there is a severe headache with high fever, pain in the back of the eyes, body aches, and reddening of the skin. Some people also vomit.
In Dengue fever, the level of blood molecules decreases at an alarming rate. This increases the risk of bleeding in the teeth, under the skin, nose, etc. The fever usually lasts for 5-6 days. Once again after a relatively short period of time the fever suddenly takes on a complex shape.
Sometimes fresh blood comes out with coughing, vomiting, thin stools instead of skin rashes or body aches. Various organs are damaged such as kidneys, liver, myocarditis. Complications such as water retention in the chest and abdomen occur. In girls, premature menstruation or bleeding, chest, and abdominal watering, etc. are the symptoms.
The most frightening condition of Dengue fever is Dengue shock syndrome. In this condition, there is difficulty in breathing. In addition to the normal complications of Dengue fever, there is also bleeding in the brain.
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How to prevent Dengue
Since the Dengue virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, the Aedes mosquito population needs to be eradicated to prevent this infection. Aedes mosquitoes lay eggs in accumulated and clear water. So after 3-5 days in a row, discard stagnant water anywhere including in a home-arranged vase, roof-garden tub, unused container, kitchen sink, bathroom, aquarium, fridge or air conditioner, and an open water tank. This will destroy the Aedes’ larvae. Since mosquito eggs may be attached to the pot, clean the pot by rubbing it well.
Although Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, they can also bite in bright night light. So to avoid mosquito bites, hang a mosquito net and if possible, put a net on the door and window of the house.
Close the doors and windows and keep the camphor burning inside the house. After 20 minutes you will see no mosquitoes at all. If necessary, use mosquito repellent spray, lotion, cream, coil mat.
Basil plays an important role in repelling mosquitoes. In addition, Guppies are used to kill mosquitoes in different countries because they eat mosquito larvae.
Not only the inside but also the bushes around the house, water bodies, flower tubs planted for beautification in the street island, plants, etc. need to be kept clean and tidy. Make sure that water does not accumulate in them due to rain. Spray mosquito repellent around the house at least three days a week.
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Treatment of Dengue fever
Drink enough water, wipe the body, rest, and give water to the head rather than being upset. There is no need for any medicine other than Paracetamol to reduce fever. Since dehydration occurs in fever, drink water and liquid foods, such as fruit juice, soft drinks, etc. If the fever takes on a complex shape from day one, seek medical attention immediately.
Many people have misconceptions about some things.
- The patient needs to donate blood only when he has Dengue fever.
- As soon as Dengue occurs, you have to take it to the hospital and give intravenous saline.
In fact, if the platelets in the blood are low, then platelets have to be given on an emergency basis. And if a patient is not able to drink the water due to repeated vomiting, then saline should be given intravenously.
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In a nutshell
Proper knowledge and awareness are needed first for different types of infections including Dengue fever. Follow the doctor's advice calmly without making any hasty decisions. Moreover, prevention on a large scale will keep you and your family free from any emergency.
Running vs. Swimming vs. Cycling: Which Is Best for Burning Fat?
The trinity of cycling, running and swimming is one that represents one of the purest ways of fitness throughout history. Triathlons are often celebrated as events that can appreciate the endurance and will of each contestant that are dedicated enough to attend. Many people may argue placing these three sports against each other, wondering which one is the most effective for losing weight, building stamina and is overall worth the commitment. Today, we will be determining which of the three (running, cycling, and swimming) is best for burning fat and improving daily living.
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Let’s start with running: the best sport out of the three that requires the least amount of spending and preparation type. Running is by far the most approachable for those newer to exercising. It can be done outdoors and indoors, it can be done with friends and it can be done without any setup.
Many people may find running to be the simplest of the three exercises, but does its job by providing massive amounts of fat loss and even helps with leaning out your muscles. Despite being the most popular out of the three, surveys have indicated that running loses out to strength training and walking in terms of long-term fitness habits people tend to commit to.
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In terms of its capacity to burn fat, it solely depends on your distances against the speed at which you are running. A light 10-minute job will probably not do the trick for you, but passing the 45-minute threshold will be when your body starts tapping into its fat reserves to burn as you begin to metabolise.
Running is a constant exercise that needs to be done and is the prime representation of fitness and endurance. It is a common exercise for a good reason and is incredibly dependable when you’re short of time or need to commit to a weight-loss programme for that summer body in the near future. Naturally, dieting takes priority, but committing beyond half an hour at a steady pace during each run will make a world of difference to your body.
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How to Lose Weight by Cycling or Bike Riding
Unlike running, cycling is seen more as a hobby than a fitness routine to many. Off-road and on-road biking can have either united or separated communities and the range of bicycles is in abundance. Ever since the pandemic surfaced, many more are riding due to the sheer convenience a bicycle can offer, even without being part of the cycling community.
Although it leans towards being specialised, the passion for riding comes from its versatility as a sport, the plethora of equipment, and the skills required to master riding.
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Hand-eye coordination is key to knowing how to ride a bicycle, and knowing how to handle your vehicle on different terrain, and in different climate conditions does help riders to cultivate skills that transcend a mere cardio workout plan. In terms of accessing this sport as a viable fat-burning activity, cycling can be a mix of low impact and high impact, which is phenomenal for those who suffer from stressed joints.
As cycling burns fewer calories than running at the same distance, you’ll have to cycle further to get the same amount of calories burnt. Which means that you’ll have to take out a larger portion of your time to burn the number of calories of your choosing? This doesn’t necessarily mean that cycling is worse than running, but you will require going the distance to get the same results. With resistance in the pedals and terrain to consider, there are variables that prove to be exceptions.
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How to Maximize Fat Burning while Swimming?
Unlike running and cycling, swimming is a full-body workout that does a lot more for the body than just burning fat. The natural resistance of water allows each stroke to give the body some sort of muscle training. With your core holding you in place, it is your legs and arms that will be doing all the moving, making this exercise possibly the most well-balanced out of the three, but does it burn fat just as effectively?
Swimming has multiple strokes and some of them are low intensity that does not put mobility as a priority; while other strokes are far more intense and will require proper breathing, detailed movement, and practice in order to get the hang of it.
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Like cycling, swimming can be both low intensity and high intensity, but you will want to stick to the latter for proper fat loss. Fast lap-free strokes and breaststrokes are the best for burning fat, documented to burn 590 calories per hour if under 60kg.
One factor that could deter many from committing to swimming as a hobby is having access to a proper swimming pool for this kind of training. Apartments and some single houses are completely out of the question, and condominiums may not have the right kind of Swimming pool for training.
Weather also plays a big part: unlike the other two exercises, swimming is unrealistic (outdoors) if it’s too hot or cold outside. Granted, there are indoor complexes, but they aren’t necessarily common. If these drawbacks are not a determent, picking up this hobby will get you far.
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Cycling vs. Running vs. Swimming: Which One Is the Best for Weight Loss?
Before coming to a conclusion, it is important to distinguish the terms that fall under the “best” when assessing the criteria.
If we are talking about versatility, running loses to both cycling and swimming due to how versatile the other two are. Swimming gives you a full-body workout, natural resistance, better breathing skills and can be done to relax too. Cycling is also versatile; being a solid solution for those with joint problems, effective at burning calories, and requires very little equipment.
However, if you are considering the “best” to be one that can burn the most amount of calories under a specific time - running and swimming beat cycling.
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Cycling naturally requires more distance to get the same kind of impact as a run under half an hour for example. The rules for this may not apply to swimming as variables like strokes and pool sizes can change up the ability to determine how many calories burnt at that point in time. Overall, running is the safest choice for reliable fat burning, if you are tight for time, but all three require hard work and dedication to see proper results.
First Bangladeshi film in Cannes' Un Certain Regard: After Matir Moyna, 'Rehana Maryam Noor' makes history
The 74th Cannes Film Festival has officially announced its selection of young Bangladeshi director Abdullah Mohammad Saad's 'Rehana Maryam Noor', as one of the 18 films to be featured in its prestigious 'Un Certain Regard' section this year.
Following Thursday's (June 03, 2021) announcement, 'Rehana Maryam Noor' is set to become just the second Bangladeshi film to be showcased in a competitive section of the storied festival, arguably the most prestigious and celebrated film showcase in the world.
It is of course the first from Bangladesh to be chosen for Un Certain Regard, which translates to 'From Another Angle' in French, and features films that stand out for their unusual styles and often non-traditional storytelling.
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Previously, late Tareque Masud-directed Matir Moina (2002) was the first Bangladeshi entry to be screened in competition at the festival, coming away with a prestigious FIPRESCI award.
The second directorial venture by talented filmmaker Abdullah Mohammad Saad, 'Rehana Maryam Noor's storyline narrates the tale of the eponymous private medical college teacher who becomes the witness to an unexpected incident while leaving the college one day. Being awestruck with the incident, Noor starts to protest against the incident and the system, as the story moves forward.
The ensemble cast of the film features prominent actors including Saberi Alam, Azmeri Haque Badhon, Afia Zahin, Kazi Sami Hasan, Afia Tabassum, Yasir Al Haque and more, in the major roles.
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Apart from being the director, Saad also wrote the screenplay. His maiden directorial venture was the much-acclaimed film 'Live From Dhaka' (2016).
On this historic and prestigious inclusion in one of the major segments of the festival, popular television director Ashfaque Nipun congratulated the film and its associates on social media, writing - "What a great day for Bangladeshi Cinema and Bangladesh!
Filmmaker Abdullah Mohammad Saad's 2nd feature film 'Rehana Maryam Noor’ has been officially selected in Cannes Film Festival's "Un Certain Regard" competition! This is the first time any Bangladeshi Film has been nominated in one of the two most significant and important competitions at the "Cannes Film Festival"! A huge huge shout out to Saad and Team 'Rehana Maryam Noor’! You guys have made us proud."
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Official website of Cannes stated that on Thursday, noted French journalist Pierre Lescure and Cannes and Lumiere Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux presented the Official Selection of the 74th Festival de Cannes at the UGC Normandie in Paris. This year's festival is scheduled to take place from July 6 to 17 in Cannes, France.
Alongside Un Certain Regard, other segments of this year's festival are 'In Competition', 'Out of Competition', 'Midnight Screenings', 'Cannes Premiere' and 'Special Screenings'.
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Bicycle Price in Bangladesh with Buyers' Guide
Bicycles are one of the most important parts of our lives today because it is a very simple means of communication. Especially young people in modern times like bicycles very much and there is no special reason for it, but the flexibility and ability to walk on the bike has made it different which is the reason why bicycles are so popular among the youth. When you are planning to get a bicycle, many questions may thistle in your mind. Because we all know that the design and quality of a bicycle are related to the rider's age, location, road, and economic condition. Read this article to know how to buy a bicycle and the price range of bicycles in Bangladesh.
Things to Look at Before Buying a Bicycle
If someone takes the wrong decision while choosing a bicycle, it may lead to distress. So before buying a cycle, you must think carefully and make the right decision. There are some things to keep in mind when buying a bicycle, such as:
Budget
First of all, you have to decide exactly how much money you are willing to spend to buy the bicycle. Not everyone can afford it, but you may not want to spend more than you can afford. So, you have to decide exactly how much your budget is. Bicycles worth five thousand to one lakh rupees are available in the market. So, decide which bike to buy after determining your budget.
Brand
In Bangladesh, you will find many renowned brands of bicycles. When it comes to buying a bicycle, you should buy a bicycle from a reputed brand. This is because the brand's bicycles are usually made according to the correct frame geometry, which increases the comfort of riding many times over the non-brand. However, the brand cannot be absolutely fascinated. If the budget is low, you should not look at the brand but buy the bike according to your choice and specification. Don’t forget, you are choosing a bicycle, not the brand.
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Frame material
Bicycle frames are made of many types of materials, such as iron frames, alloy frames, titanium frames, carbon fiber frames, and more. Considering the weight, price and availability, alloy frame bicycles are the most convenient. However, if your budget is much (like a lakh), you can buy a carbon fiber frame bicycle.
Frame Size
This is a very important issue when buying a bike that most people avoid, and it hurts in different parts of the body after the ride if you buy the wrong frame size bike. The frame size depends on the height of the rider. If the rider is tall, the large size frame is comfortable. On the other hand, if the rider is short, he should buy a small frame bike.
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Top Bicycles in Bangladesh
Duranta CB Rider 20 Inch
Duranta bicycles have been getting popular. The Duranta CB Rider comes framed with 20'x11," and the tig is welded. Besides, the rigid steel form gives a robust structure. It offers a steel career on the tail. The single alloy rim is protected by the steel MTB mudguard. Nevertheless, the V brake set provides the safest journey with the alloy 2.5 fingers. The 86 links chain comes with 36 teeth and a 140 mm crank length. Furthermore, the steel gear bell BCP can get you a safe ride. Duranta CB Rider 20 Inch costs Tk. 6,585.
Hero Neon DX Lady 26T
This bicycle is specially made for women, and it weighs 18.1 Kg. Hero Neon DX Lady 26T is a rigid type bike that comes in two colors, red and blue. However, this bike is not beginner-friendly, and intermediate-level riders can ride it easily. The rigid steel frame weighs 3 Kg. The 1730x590x1090 mm size is perfect for any woman to ride. You can buy it for Tk. 7,150.
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Phoenix Hurricane
This bicycle is best for the time-to-time ride and for the occasional trips. Being a mountain bike can get you quite comfortable riding. It came in black and sky-blue color and was sized at 26". The aluminum alloy frame gives an elegant, stylish, fast, and durable look. Besides, the fork is 100mm, and the transmission is 3 x 8 speed. However, some riders may feel the headset is weak and listen to some cracking sound while riding. With all these astonishing features, you can buy this cycle for Tk. 10,000.
Atlas Upland
Atlas is a popular bicycle brand in Bangladesh, which is known for its robust build. Atlas Upland is made with a Carbon fiber frame and offers stylish graphics. Sized at 26" comes with 24-speed gear. The brake disk has an amazing Aluminum alloy lever. Further, the pedals are made with aluminum alloy and come with a reflector. Saddle PU top cushioned gives you comfort while riding. Atlas Upland's wheels are sized at 26x2.1. Buy this robust bicycle for Tk. 9,500.
Camp XC206
Camp might not have a wide range of bicycles in their collection, but they have few strong bikes that are good enough to go camping on the mountain. The 17" alloy frame is actually a good size to ride in any environment. The 63mm forks also help the Camp XC206 to get a strong build. Shimano EF-51 shifters get you easy control of your cycle. However, the NECO alloy handle stem can give you a versatile riding experience. Camp XC206 will cost Tk. 11,500.
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Falcon Legend 900
One of the oldest bike companies that started in 1930. Over the years, they have brought a range of bicycles on different bicycles. Falcon Legend 900 will cost Tk. 10,000, and you will certainly be happy after using it. It is sturdy and well-balanced, which comes with a heavy build. It offers 24-speed changes. The good suspension and the sturdy tire will let you ride in any weather condition.
Bianchi KUMA 5300
If you want a high-range bike, you may check out the Bianchi KUMA 5300. It is sized at 38cm made with high-quality products. The accessories are cables under TT and KUMA Alu TT curved frame, SunTour XCM RL 26 fork, Shimano Acera shifters, Mach 1 Sub-Zero Disc 26", alloy 6063, 32H rims. Due to its high-quality build, KUMA 5300 will cost you Tk. 51,500.
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Pros and Cons of Reopening Educational Institutions during Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, schools and universities around the world have been temporarily closed. However, many countries have tried to open schools after the coronavirus rate fell down, but most of them could not remain open for a long time as the rate was upward again. Many university and college teachers in the United States, including Harvard University, were not interested in teaching directly.
Harvard University has asked students to refrain from coming to campus until further notice after the spring break last year. Students at Cambridge and the University of Massachusetts are told not to go on campus until the end of the summer semester of 2020. All educational institutions in China, including Wuhan, the birthplace of Corona, were closed for several months. Even almost all the US universities kept continuous online classes instead of on campus.
Why were the educational institutes around the world shut down during the pandemic?
More than 80 percent of the world's education is disrupted due to the closure of schools across the world due to COVID-19. The countries have decided to close all educational institutions so that students can avoid crowds at a safe distance from Corona. The educational institutions have been closed due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.
As we know that COVID spreads from one person to another, and educational institutions would have been the first place to spread the virus. That is why schools and universities were closed promptly to fight Corona and reduce the spread. However, it worked as planned and surely reduced the spread significantly.
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Who Should the Educational Institutions be Reopened?
According to the World Bank, about 700 million students around the world have been trying to study and attend online classes worldwide. However, everyone is not getting the opportunity to sit online at home due to different reasons. Hence, it is necessary to reopen the school and universities as soon as possible.
According to a recent statistic published on the World Bank's website, about 2.5 million around the world did not have access to school long before Corona's existence. So, it is not difficult to say that the number of school dropouts will increase in different countries in the corona period.
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Pros of Reopening the Educational Institution
- On-campus learning is always a good way to teach the students. However, the remote learning opportunities have been increasing, but the school-going kids will not get enough benefits from it. While at school, students can interact with teachers and other students; hence, they can learn many things outside of their textbooks.
- Reopening the school will help the socialization skills of the kids. The lack of human interaction will negatively impact the social growth of the children. In-person school environments help the students to develop and maintain friendships as well as learning and behaving themselves.
- Many schools in the world offer meals for the students. Hence, the deprived children can eat properly in school. So, it can be said that the students from low-income families are not getting enough nutrition as the schools are closed.
- For most of the university-going students, whoever has the research-based courses badly needed to attend the campus. Although they might be doing online classes, they are not getting the proper education online.
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Cons of Reopening the Educational Institution
Although the schooling is going, kids may not be affected by the coronavirus, but the families, school staff, and teachers might get affected. So, reponing the school amidst a pandemic will put all of these people at risk. Besides, kids might have a lower risk, but they are not free from any kind of risk.
Most likely, the students will not obey their social distancing. Therefore, they will be at a huge risk, and the infection rate might increase.
If the infection rate increases again, then schools and universities will have to be closed again. Therefore, this will hamper the students' minds and peace.
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Things to Consider if the Educational Institution is Reopened
Although the infection rate decreases and increases, Corona has not gone away yet. As a result, the educational institution needs a second thought if they want to open again. As a result, specific guidelines should be given to the schools and the teachers on what to do. However, if the institutions are reopened, they can follow some guidelines.
Apply the Proper Social Distancing Guidelines
Guidelines should be on the notice board of every school and university. No teacher or educator can enter the school without a mask. Moreover, masks should be compulsory for the students. Parents must inform the school authorities about the student's health condition.
It is also important to see that social distance is maintained. Absolutely the students can't sit side by side in class. As a result, schools must specify how to conduct classes according to social distance. At the time of entering the school, arrangements must be made to measure the temperature of the students. Each school authority will keep a student temperature record. No visitors or parents should enter the school. Hands must also be sanitized when entering school.
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Separate Isolation Rooms Should be Kept in the School
If the schools reopen during the Coronavirus situation, each school should maintain the isolation room. Through this way, any affected teacher or staff can isolate themselves if they feel any symptoms while at school.
Sports or Events Should be Closed in all Schools
Any type of events and sports should not take place in the institution. To prevent this, school inspectors can check out with the school authorities. However, it might be difficult to keep the kids away from the playground, but school authorities should ensure all kinds of distancing at any cost.
However, we should keep in mind the infection and risk of death. Hence, the educational institutions should remain closed until the coronavirus cases fall significantly.
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How to identify adulterated milk at home
Milk is an ideal food because it has all kinds of nutrients, but adulterated milk can cause serious damage to your body. Not only excessive water but also washing powder, carbohydrates, formalin, urea, and various chemicals are being mixed with milk. Such toxic substances cause watery eyes, irritated nose, and throat, cough, dizziness, severe skin irritation, etc. Finally, heart attack, breast and intestine cancer can occur. Even women are at risk of miscarriage due to adulterated milk. So let's get to know how to check adulterated milk to avoid this horrible loss.
Testing adulterated milk at home
Monitoring milky stain
To find out if there is water mixed in the milk, drop a drop of milk in a bright-clean sloping place. If the milk droplet forms a white line on the back while rolling, then there is no water mixed in the milk. On the other hand, if the drop of milk starts rolling fast on the sloping place without any line ensures the water in the milk.
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Verifying the viscosity
Take a drop of water on the finger or palm of your hand. Then rub it with a drop of milk like cream. If you find it a little sticky, then the milk is pure. Rubbing adulterated milk on your hands will make a feel slippery like soap.
Verifying Odor and taste
If you get the smell of soap or soda, while smelling the raw milk well, then that milk is never free from adulteration. This way you can easily recognize synthetic milk. Synthetic milk containing a variety of chemicals causes a different smell from pure milk. Moreover, pure milk is also quite sweet to eat. Contrarily, if you have adulterated milk without boiling it, you will get a slightly bitter taste.
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Testing Carbohydrate’s presence
When pure milk is boiled, there is not much color difference. If the milk turns yellow as soon as it is heated, then you will understand that it has been mixed with carbohydrates.
Also, take 5 ml milk and mix 2 teaspoons of salt in it. If the milk turns bluish, then the milk must contain carbohydrates.
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Solidified milk observation
Boil slowly in a bowl with some milk on low heat for at least 2-3 hours. After a certain period, the milk will lose its liquidity and turn into solidified milk at its residue. If this milk becomes rock solid, then the milk is adulterated.
Testing Urea’s presence
It is hard to detect the presence of urea in milk as the differences between pure milk and urea mixed milk are hardly visible. Here is what you can do:
Make a mixture by mixing one teaspoon of milk with one teaspoon of soybean pulse powder. Then keep stirring the mixture well for 5 minutes. Then dip a litmus paper in it. If the mixture turns from red to blue after 30 seconds, you will understand that the milk contains urea.
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Inspecting the washing powder’s presence
Nowadays you will often see the news of mixing detergent, soap powder, and shampoo in milk on TV and newspapers. To see if there is such washing powder in the milk, take 5-10 ml of milk and the same amount of water in a bottle and shake it well. If it results in long-lasting foam, then you can be sure that washing powder is mixed with milk.
Summing Up
Both creating public awareness about adulterated milk and ensuring legal action are important as well as the importance of milk in the daily diet to be included in the theme of World Dairy Day. You must be careful when buying milk for the health of you and your family.
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Quit Smoking: How to prevent Nicotine addiction
Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health that increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. Knowing this, many of those who once smoked a cigarette out of curiosity later became complete smokers. Those who have been smoking for a long time, fail to quit smoking. Most chain smokers think of quitting smoking again and again but are not able to quit even after trying. However, if you are a smoker, you may follow some rules that can help you quit smoking easily. Let's take a look at some tips given by smoking cessation experts.
There are many products that can be used to recover from nicotine addiction. However, most of the products might not be available locally. Hence, it would be great if we can make a habit to leave smoking without using any products.
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Find a strong reason to stop smoking
If you want to inspire yourself or move away from something, you always need some solid reason. To get rid of the habit of smoking, you need to have a goal of your own. For example, quitting smoking greatly reduces your risk of heart disease or lung cancer, and keeps your body young even as you get older. Also, there are many more reasons you can add to your list to quit smoking. Finally, a person who is addicted to smoking can easily restrain himself if he can understand the identified issues properly.
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Take help from nearest and dearest ones
Tell your friends, family, and colleagues that you want to quit smoking. Tell them to encourage you. Maybe if you go to a party and grab a cigarette, it will be useful if the people around you refrain from smoking. The study says that the combined behavioral therapy is very useful in eliminating our various bad habits.
Control your stress
Many people think that smoking is especially effective in relieving their stress. In fact, it is more a matter of thought than of consumption. When a person settles his mind that smoking helps him with anxiety or emotional issues, it becomes very difficult to get rid of cigarettes very naturally. In this case, if you are stressed, all you have to do is take a break and go to a natural shelter.
For example, staying in a circle of friends to overcome depression, listening to some beautiful songs, entertaining yourself in the natural scene, etc. As a result of implementing these, you will be able to realize for a while that it is not smoking, but natural or physiological activities that will alleviate anxiety and demand balanced energy.
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Changes in eating habits
Having a cup of tea, with a cigarette; or smoking a little after eating a meal is like someone's daily routine. Some people hold a soft drink in their right hand and hold a cigarette in their other hand. Note that since you want to refrain from smoking, it is very important to change your eating habits for a while. For example, one can keep away from tea or soft drinks for a few days, brush one's teeth after eating rice. After a meal, chat with a friend or have a little conversation with a loved one.
Nicotine gum and Lozenges
Since regular smoking is a strong bad habit, when someone suddenly tries to refrain from smoking, the person's mental behavior or body changes in various ways. So, think of some alternatives to cigarettes. Studies show that using nicotine gum, lozenges, or chewing gum as an alternative to cigarettes can be somewhat helpful in avoiding bad habits. There are some chewing gums available in the market for quitting cigarettes that are quite effective. You can try them.
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Seek help from a doctor
Sometimes a brain addicted to nicotine needs to consult a doctor to get rid of smoking. According to the advice, certain rules can be used to keep track of the harms of smoking, such as meditation. Alternatively, if you use cigarettes to relieve stress, think differently. With the advice of a doctor, you can take mental illness medicine instead of cigarettes.
Stop drinking alcohol
Alcohol is overly connected with smoking and it is as harmful as smoking. So drinking alcohol should be avoided. If you are an alcoholic or casual drinker, you should refrain from alcohol too.
Do physical work
Physical activity will help you quit smoking. You can start walking or jogging when you desire to smoke. Physical activity can take away your craving to smoke. Moreover, this will eliminate extra calories from your body.
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Some traditional methods
After smoking for a long time, nicotine goes deep into the body. There is no substitute for water to wash away the nicotine that accumulates in the body as a toxin. Drink plenty of water to quit smoking. Besides, you may eat ginger. Some of the ingredients present in it suppress the desire to smoke in various ways. You can eat ginger tea or raw ginger.
You can eat grape juice. It increases the performance of the lungs by removing toxins that accumulate in the body due to nicotine. In addition, the desire to smoke began to decrease. You can eat oats to quit smoking. Mix 1 teaspoon of oats with 2 cups of boiling water and leave it overnight. The next morning, boil again for 10 minutes and continue to eat a little after each meal. This will get nicotine out of the body. With that, the desire to smoke will also decrease.
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Eat fruits and vegetables
Under no circumstances should you refrain from healthy eating while quitting smoking. Instead, one should eat plenty of vegetables and fruits at this time. According to a study by Duke University, cigarettes start to taste bad when you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. So keep fruits and vegetables on the food list regularly.
Try again and again
If you are highly addicted to smoking, you may not stop it on the first try. Hence, there is no substitute for trying again and again to quit smoking. Set a time for yourself on how quickly you want to quit smoking. Proceed that way gradually step by step.
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Health Benefits of Different Types of Nuts
Nuts are a very popular fruit and healthy food in our country as well as all over the world. But very few people know the health benefits of different nuts. Nuts contain many more nutrients like fiber, proteins, vitamins, which help in curing various diseases. Peanuts, walnuts, pesto nuts, wood nuts (almonds), and cashews have a huge amount of dietary energy. All types of nuts are now available in our country. So, if you develop the habit of eating nuts without salt every day, you will stay healthy and fit. Let's know the nutritional value of different types of nuts.
Peanuts
Peanuts are not actually tree nuts. Rather, it belongs to the bean family. However, conventional nuts and Peanuts contain the same nutrients. Peanuts are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, D, B, healthy fats, and nutrients. It is rich in magnesium, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. The antioxidants in it maintain good health and a good mood. It helps to reduce asthma problems significantly. A handful of peanuts has 176 calories. The climate and soil of Bangladesh are quite suitable for growing peanuts. Bauphal and Vola are the two places where nuts grow more in Bangladesh. However, the average production of peanuts in Bangladesh is only 500 Kg per acre.
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Walnuts
Walnuts are one of the most popular nuts. It has vitamins B, C, and E. Besides the vitamins it also contains iron, polyunsaturated fatty acids, magnesium, and phosphorus. Walnuts increase brain function, aid digestion, increase immunity and eliminate vitamin deficiency disease avitaminosis. Studies have also shown that walnuts help control diabetes and prevent some types of cancer.
Walnuts are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids as well as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Eating walnuts everyday lowers bad cholesterol and maintains blood flow through the circulatory system. A handful of walnuts has 182 calories. Walnuts are produced in Bangladesh in a very small amount, but most of the country imports them to meet the demand of the urban population.
Hazelnut
Originally produced in Turkey and Italy, Hazelnut is said to be a source of minerals, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fats. It also has a lot of carbohydrates. These nuts play a good role in protecting the heart and reducing cholesterol. Hazelnuts help reduce inflammation and lower triglyceride levels. It helps in lowering bad cholesterol as well as increasing the level of vitamin E in the blood. 100 gram of Hazelnuts contains 628 calories.
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Almonds
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E and Magnesium. So it keeps hair, skin, and nails well. It also keeps the metabolic process active and normalizes blood sugar. Several studies have shown that wood nuts keep insulin levels right before diabetes occurs. Besides, Almonds help lower the bad cholesterol (LDL), total cholesterol, and oxidized LDL cholesterol, all of which are bad for the heart. So it is especially beneficial for the heart. Almond has low calories that can eventually lose weight. Besides, overweight people also get benefits from Almonds as it can reduce blood pressure. Normally 161 calories are available in a handful of almonds. It grows in tropical regions from Africa to South and Southeast Asia to Australia. In Kishoreganj, some trees can be seen in many places, including Horticulture Center, Prajapatkhila, Katabaria, Latiabad, Yashodal.
Cashew Nuts
Cashew nuts are high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium. It lowers cholesterol and boosts immunity. It also increases fertility and keeps tooth enamel strong. Regular consumption of cashew nuts eliminates many digestive problems. One study shows that a 20% calorie diet from cashews improved blood pressure in people having metabolic syndrome.
Cashew nuts have no significant effect on body weight or blood sugar levels. A handful of cashews contains 155 calories. Cashew nuts are produced in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Lalmai hills of Comilla. In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, about 400 acres of hilly land were brought under cashew cultivation in 2008. Nevertheless, cashew cultivation has been on a commercial basis in Rangamati since independence. However, a good portion of cashew nuts in Bangladesh is exported abroad.
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Pine Nuts
Originally from pine trees in Europe, these nuts are high in vitamin E, antioxidants, and amino acids, which boost immunity. It is easily digested, so babies and pregnant women are advised to eat these nuts. These nuts are also useful in resolving brain problems, hair and skin problems. 100 grams of Pine nuts has 673 calories.
Pistachio
Pesto has more vitamins, amino acids, and minerals than all other nuts. It contains copper, magnesium, phosphorus, which cures vision problems and bone problems. Pistachios are high in fiber and help reduce cholesterol levels by lowering bad cholesterol. Besides, it helps raise good cholesterol (HDL). Pistachio helps improve oxidative stress, blood pressure as well as work on reducing weight. However, Oxidative stress is normally a low level of oxidized chemicals that available in the blood that help overcome heart disease. You will get 156 calories from a handful of Pistachio. It mainly grows in Central Asia and the Middle East.
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are found in the Amazon Forest. It contains selenium which is one kind of mineral that serves as an antioxidant. Minerals usually helps us to keep the body fit and healthy. Eating a few Brazilian nuts every day delivers 100 percent of the daily needs of selenium. Brazil nuts contain methionine, which contributes to the breakdown of fats and the generation of vital energy from them. You will get 656 calories form 100 grams Brazil nuts.
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Marcona Almonds
Marcona nuts are a kind of sweet nut from Spain and very popular in the Mediterranean countries. However, it is very popular in the USA, especially in restaurants. But nowadays it is available in retail stores. You are getting zinc, magnesium, potassium, fiber, and iron from Marcona Almonds. 100 grams of Marcona can get you 250 calories.
Final Words
Nutritionists say that, since nuts are a nutritious food, they should be eaten in moderation. Nuts should not be eaten more than 50 to 100 grams per day. However, eating too much nuts can be harmful to the body. It is a fibrous food, and it can cause stomach gas and stomach upset. In addition, nuts are a protein-rich food, and as we take protein with fish, meat and pulses. Hence, taking too much protein can be risky for kidney disease.
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IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long Healthy life
The Japanese have greatly impacted the world with their distinctive culture for many years. Their entertainment, food, history have gotten the attention of many neighbouring countries and even regions in the west. Despite having so many unique attributes to their heritage, few can compete with Ikigai in terms of depth and meaning. More of a concept than a discipline, Ikigai has been regarded by many as an ideology that has resulted in the nation’s long life expectancy. Let us see if Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long healthy life, is truly a solution that the world has overlooked.
What Is Ikigai?
Ikigai is an ideology of sorts that prioritizes finding your purpose and value in life. It’s pretty existential but holds moral integrity in high regard.
There are four main “pillars” that everything in the Ikigai is based on:
- what are you good at;
- what the world needs;
- what you love; and
- what you can be paid for.
In Japanese culture, work and putting in long hours are some of the most important things one can do with his or her life. Therefore, Ikigai is a mental framework that gives the average person motivation to continue every day with an objective in mind. This could either mean applying the Ikigai in the context of work, or even as a wholesome frame of mind to centre one’s self outside of the working environment.
Ikigai isn’t a framework that was created as far back as the feudal ages; in fact, the term was coined by Akihiro Hasegawa, a psychologist and professor at Toyo Eiwa University. “Iki” means life in Japanese and “Gai” means something that is deemed valuable. The ideology has seen a basic rendition of its framework in novels dating back to the 60s, but it is truly more relevant now than ever.
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Why Is Ikigai Popular?
Ikigai may have a relatively simple structure, but it’s simplicity makes it easier to navigate around life when one is overloaded with stress, anxiety or purposelessness.
Looking at what you love and what you are good at specifically, these two pillars are all about self-improvement and reflection in order to know which steps to take. It is a gateway to a more optimistic mindset that can take the form of exercise, being with nature, having gratitude, and being able to come to terms with the imperfections in life. Ikigai has been often correlated with the older generations in Japan and has often been correlated with the population’s long life span.
As the nation has recently been faced with underwhelming retirement pensions, more have opted to prolong their employment period, which is where Ikigai comes in. What you can do for the world and what you can be paid for are the more practical of the two pillars that are less prone to subjective interpretation, where any citizen can decide where they would like their career to go and how they can find meaning to it. Although working life may not be the most common way to apply Ikigai, it is still useful to consider as many Japanese spend the majority of their lives working.
Finding purpose within and without a career is where the true balance ultimately comes in as many who do eventually retire craft the will and even a sense of urgency to start a new chapter of their lives - whether that could be with a new profession or a hobby that involves loved ones.
Many are at the mercy of their worries when approaching the late stages of their career and even retirement as the future is open-ended and unknown. Ikigai helps to visualise the future as a canvas that can be painted by your dreams and goals, without an end in mind. This does explain why many Japanese in their 80s are still achieving impressive goals while preserving an optimistic mindset.
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