Bangladesh expected to have record grain production in 2023: FAO report shows increased production despite natural disasters

Citing the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, the FAO report said about 16.5 million people will face high levels of acute food insecurity from April to October 2024, while the number is projected to be 14.6 million in the February to March 2024 period. Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has […]

Children with healthy eating habits have better cognitive development

“Children with healthy eating habits showed greater cognitive development than other children. In particular, better overall diet quality, lower red meat consumption, and higher low-fat dairy product intake were associated with better reasoning skills,” said Sehrish Navid, a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland. Children who spent more time reading and participating in […]

Grand Ramzan Gala at InterContinental Dhaka

This Ramzan, A grand feast awaits everyone at the prestigious and the city's only luxury hotel – InterContinental Dhaka. Throughout Ramadan, InterContinental Dhaka's premier venues will offer an exquisite dining experience to food lovers during Iftar, Dinner and Suhur. Elements Global Dining will offer buffet iftar and dinner every day and buffet suhoor on Thursday […]

6 children die of malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza: UN warns of impending famine

A grave humanitarian emergency is unfolding in Gaza as Israel continues its relentless effort to eliminate Hamas in response to the Palestinian group's October 7 attack. The surprise attack on southern Israel killed about 1,160 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Nearly five months into the war, the Israeli […]