Day: October 3, 2014

News Desk: Several hundred people brought out a procession from Dhaka’s Baitul Mukarram mosque demanding capital punishment of Latif Siddique for his comments on hajj, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Tablighi Jamaat. Under the banner of Sammilito Olama Mashayekh Parishad, they brought out the procession from the north gate of the national mosque to Dainik Bangla intersection after Juma prayer around 1:30pm, our correspondent reports from the spot. Supporters of Bangladesh Madrasa Chhatra Songram Parishad, Sammilito Islami Dalsamuho, and Jamaat-e-Ulama Islam Bangladesh joined in from adjoining areas. Later, they were holding a rally on the mosque premises and chanting slogans to press home their demand till at 2:27pm when this report was filed. Additional policemen were deployed in the area ...

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10 surprising things that put you in a bad mood Ever wonder about those moody days when you don't feel your best? Or when you're easily irritated? Any of these everyday things might be the culprit... Obvious things can put you in a bad mood, but what if your grump is being caused by something you wouldn't expect? Bad mood trigger 1: Food intolerance Food intolerances are responsible for a wide range of physical conditions including nausea and abdominal pain, but they can also affect your mood, causing irritability, mood swings, lack of focus, aggression, nervousness or hyperactivity. If you suffer from regular mood swings, try keeping a food diary – noting what you eat as well as any changes in mood – to see if you can identify a link. Could the way your bedroom is decorated make you m...