Why does it feel good to see someone fail?

    Shensheng Wang, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology, Emory University/ The Conversation, Australia In the Pixar animated film “Inside Out,” most of the plot plays out inside protagonist Riley’s head, where five emotions – Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger – direct her behavior. The film was released to glowing reviews. But director Pete Docter later admitted…

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      14 years of Tengratila explosions: No damages for locals

      UNB: Locals, still bearing the brunt of deadly explosions at Tengratila gas field, are yet to be compensated by the concerned authorities. Two explosions rocked the area on January 7 and June 24 in 2005, destroying the gas reserve and damaging adjacent areas of Azabpur, Girisnagar, Koiyajuri, Tengrabazar and Shantipur. The location has since been abandoned…

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        Gene map could unlock treatments for osteoporosis

        Tech Explorist: By identifying almost 500 genetic markers to determine bone mineral density, a new study holds the potential to unlock new treatments for osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis. It is a common age-related condition characterized by the progressive reduction of bone strength and density, resulting in…

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          BSTI fines Tk 56,500 in Rajshahi, Rangpur

          BSS: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has penalised 18 shops Taka 56,500 in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions in December last year for selling and manufacturing adulterated food items. The courts also realised Taka 56,500 from the shop owners during the drives conducted in four districts under the divisions. BSTI Director (Rajshahi) Taher Jamil said…

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            Bangladeshi-American held for 1971 ‘war crimes’

            Sayeed Muhammad of DOT A Bangladeshi-American descent has been arrested in Bangladesh for alleged war crimes, including “murder and rape”, during the country’s 1971 Liberation War with Pakistan. The arrestee is Mohamed Jubair Monir, 62.Official documents purportedly show he was only 13 when Bangladesh was liberated, reports Al Jazeera. His family also claims he did…

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              New hearts forge new friendship for transplant recipients

              AP: A suburban Detroit woman and South Side Chicago man are recovering in a Chicago hospital following rare triple transplant surgeries that gave them the healthy heart, liver and kidney each needed — and a new friendship they never expected. University of Chicago Medicine doctors announced Friday that they successfully completed the triple organ transplants….

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                Local toys acquire finesse

                DOT Desk: he local toy-makers have gradually occupied 60 per cent of the market, helping to reduce the country’s dependence on imported toys, thanks to an increase in local and foreign investment, production of high-quality toys and government policy support, reports The Independent. Bangladesh Toy Merchants, Manufacturers and Importers’ Association president and managing director of…

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                  Govt publishes gazette on new cabinet

                  Sayeed Muhammad of DOT After all its 47 members took oath at Bangabhaban, the Cabinet Division yesterday evening published a gazette distributing portfolios among the new appointees. With the development, the outgoing cabinet got abolished with the publication of the gazette, reports The Daily Star. According to the gazette, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have…

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                    Mild cold wave sweeps over parts of the country

                    BSS: Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over the regions of Dinajpur, Tetulia, Dimla, Rajarhat, Rajshahi, Pabna, Badalgachhi, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga, Barishal, Srimangal, Sitakunda, Mymensingh, Gopalgonj and Faridpur and it may continue for few days, a met office release said today. Light to moderate fog may occur at some places over the country from…

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