Fruits
How Many Apples Should You Eat a Day to Stay Healthy?
Apples boost immunity, but doctors say an adult should eat no more than two a day because of pesticide residues and other risks.
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Islam
The surah to recite on Friday for protection from the trial of Dajjal
Several hadiths say that reciting ten verses of Surah Kahf, one of the Friday practices, protects a believer from the trial of Dajjal.
World
Sri Lanka's cabinet approves proposal to ban cattle slaughter
Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a proposal to ban cattle slaughter, and the law will now go to parliament for approval.
Islam
Under Muslim Law, a Mother Is Her Child's Custodian, Not Legal Guardian
Under Muslim law the father is a child's legal guardian and the mother only the custodian, and disputes after the set ages are decided by the courts on the child's welfare.
Islam
How the Prophet treated non-Muslims
Drawing on the Quran and hadith, the article sets out how the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) treated non-Muslims and what Islam says about living alongside them.
Agribusiness
Sweet potato processing factory set up in Panchagarh, Tk 200 crore exports a year hoped for
A factory in Debiganj, Panchagarh, will process sweet potatoes into chips, powder and paste for export, with annual exports of about Tk 200 crore hoped for.
Islam
Five kinds of people who will have no fear in the hereafter
The Quran describes five kinds of people who will have no fear or grief in the hereafter.
Environment
Neglected Pabna Sugar Mill Lies Idle, Leaving Cane Growers in Trouble
The closure of Pabna Sugar Mill has left the district's sugarcane growers struggling to get their cane crushed, while the mill's idle machinery rusts.
Daily life
Foods That Reduce Mental Stress
Six foods, from eggs and sea fish to blueberries and chamomile tea, can help ease mental stress at home.
Agribusiness
Agricultural Loan Disbursement Rises in July-September
Farm loan disbursement rose 11 per cent to Tk 5,210 crore in July-September, with bankers saying agriculture is now a safer bet than industry.
Agribusiness
GI Certificate: Fazli Mango and Bagda Shrimp to Get International Recognition
After Chapainawabganj's Khirsapat mango, the Fazli mango and the bagda shrimp are soon to receive geographical indication certificates, with the gazette already published.
Crops
Days of Heavy Rain Cause Widespread Crop Damage in Thakurgaon
Three days of rain and gusty wind have flattened nearly ripe Aman paddy across Thakurgaon, leaving farmers facing heavy losses.
Islam
43 Countries Have an Official State Religion, 40 a Preferred Religion
More than 80 of 199 countries officially favour a religion, and Islam is the state religion in 27 of the 43 that have one, Pew Research says.