New software helps analyze writing disabilities

    Tech Explorist When kids struggle with writing, they may be experiencing difficulty in two areas. One is the mechanics of handwriting. The other is expressing ideas in writing. Dysgraphia is a learning issue that can affect either area—or both. Dysgraphia affects some 10% of schoolchildren and is often associated with dyslexia. EPFL Scientists now have…

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      Matarbari,Maheshkhali Not Being Developed Under Comprehensive Plan

      Prof Dr. M Tamim, Chairman, Petroleum & Mineral Resources Engineering Department, BUET : It appears that neither the Infrastructure Development Master Plan of the government nor the power system master plan is being followed in the ongoing Matarbari-Maheshkali development process. JICA suggested the government for developing Matarbari which would be similar to Kashima Port of Japan….

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        DAE targets 7 lakh MT Boro output in Kishoreganj

        DOT Desk: The Depart-ment of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken a scheme to cultivate Boro paddy in 13 upazilas of the district this season, reports The Daily Observer. According to sources at the DAE, a total of 1,64,317 hectares of land would be brought under the cultivation in the district with a production target of…

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          Dudok Concerned About Traditional Tender Process

          Reported by: Taskina Iasmin Written by: Eshan Maitra Traditional tender process is a major source for corruption in Bangladesh, claimed Dudok Chairman Iqbal Mahmud. At the seminar between Dudok & Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC). Dudok Chairman suggested to use e-tender process. Also, negotiation steps should be only done under certain set of rules, he added….

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            Salman Khan ranks as India’s highest-paid entertainer

            Times of India Actor Salman Khan topped Forbes India’s list for the highest paid celebrity for the third consecutive year. The 52 year old actor was behind successful films like Tiger Zinda Hai and Race 3, and these films helped him retain the crown of India’s highest paid celebrity. Salman earned a whopping 253.25 crore…

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              Manikganj’s ‘Raja Babu’ slaughtered in Sunamganj

              UNB: Raja Babu, the biggest bull of the country, was slaughtered on the 2nd day (Thursday) of Eid-ul-Adha at Soidergaon village in Chhatok upazila of Sunamganj district. Country’s famous businessman Syed Munsif Ali, founding chairman of Golden Life Insurance Limited, bought the bull from Gabtoli Cattle Market on Tuesday night for Tk 18.50 lakh, said…

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                Food Hacks

                Fabia Shahzadi 1. Make lemonade in a blender to save time and for better taste. 2. Wrap the avocado in tinfoil and stick it in a 200°F oven until it softens. Later, fridge to cool. 3. Wash lettuce and then lay it on a paper towel. Your lettuce will stay fresh. 4. To get more…

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