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Bangladesh economy showing predictable growth: Khalid Quadir

'The interesting story which most people in the international investment community may not know, is that, over the last 20 years, Bangladesh economy has been growing 5 to 6% per year.

We never grow 20%. We never have zero growth. This is the predictable and consistent growth that all investors want', says Khalid Quadir, a Bangladeshi expatriate in US.

'Part of the business of investing in Bangladesh is this 

An Armenian island in Bangladesh

There have never been very large enclaves of Armenian residing in Asia or the Far East however the presence of pockets of Armenians in the region and their impact on the societies in which they lived have left their mark despite the dwindling of these communities over time. ArmeniaThe footprints of Armenians in Asia can be traced back to the seventeenth century and there is no greater symbol of the Armenian presence than the ArmenianApostolicChurch spotted in various locations in the region, still standin...

History of nail polish

Originally, henna was used to paint the nails of mummified pharaohs in the ancient world. In 3,000 BC, China used metallic nail polish to distinguish between the ruling class and the general population. samir 3 Before nitrocellulose (key ingredient in nail paints today) was introduced, powder or cream polish was buffed onto nails with a cloth.
Nail polish became more common among women at the end of the 18th century, but it wasn't until the 20th century that manicure establishments really became popular. Black nail polish first be...

Disproportionate sanctions against pro-Islamist newspaper

Reporters Without Borders is concerned about all the sanctions taken against the pro-Islamist newspaper Dainik Inqilab. In the space of a few hours last week, its print edition was suspended, all of its printing equipment was seized or sealed, and three of its journalists were arrested. “It is wrong for a newspaper to publish false information but the sanctions must not be disproportionate,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The application of the Information and Communication Technology Act to this case and the measures taken against the newspaper are totally excessive”. RWB

Tips to make high heels wearable

Walking comfortably in high heels is not everyone's cup of tea. Try to roughen up the sole, give your shoes a test drive before you walk out wearing them or spray your feet with deodorant to ease out the experience, says an expert. heel-640 Make the sole rough Every time you buy a new pair, take a pair of scissors to the bottoms to roughen them up. Spitting on the soles of shoes also helps. Some use hairspray to give them a bit more grip. Wear your shoes once you get home
No matter how silly it fe...

5 tips for healthy skin

natural-skin-care-treatmentsDon't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips 
1. Protect yourself from the sun One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the s...
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