August 11, 2026
  • August 11, 2026

‘Mental health issues in 28% of UG medicos’

by on August 16, 2024 0

An NMC survey found that 28% of undergraduate and 15% of postgraduate medical students suffered from mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. Additionally, 16% of UG and 31% of PG students had suicidal thoughts. Concerns like stigma and confidentiality hinder seeking help, prompting NMC to recommend the Tele-MANAS initiative and limiting work hours...

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Mob attacks, bars people from paying tribute to Mujibur Rahman

by on August 16, 2024 0

A mob attacked visitors heading towards the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, where Bangladesh’s first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was murdered in 1975. Armed assailants blocked roads, preventing people, including media and Liberation War heroes, from paying respects. Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, condemned the violence, while former PM Khaleda Zia’s BNP party held protests...

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Biden and Harris make joint appearance, first since Biden’s presidential race exit

by on August 16, 2024 0

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first joint public appearance in Maryland, marking a significant Democratic transition. Biden highlighted his achievements in reducing prescription drug prices, while Harris energized the crowd, emphasizing the impact of these policies. Harris secured the Democratic nomination for president with Tim Walz as her...

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Day two of Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Doha; Hamas skips meet

by on August 16, 2024 0

Negotiations aimed at fostering peace between Israel and Hamas through a Gaza ceasefire agreement were set to resume today. US officials termed Thursday’s discussions in Doha as constructive. Talks involving CIA Director William Burns aim to end the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and a high death toll in Gaza.

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