Sixteenth century ivory in Manikchhari

Two ivory tusks, dating back to the 16th century, have been found at the Mong Raja's residence under Manikchhari upazila in the hill district Khagrachhari.

The ivory give insights into the life styles of the Mong King and his family. Until now the tusks were under the possession of Unika Devi, daughter of the late Mong King Mong Prue Chaine, who passed away in 1991, said sources.

While asked to comment, Rajib Roy, husband of Unika Devi, told this correspondent that the tusks were the second largest found in the sub-continent. He pointed out that the largest ivory tusk belonging to Tipu Sultan measured at 18 feet.

Mentioning presidents and government high-ups who visited the Mong King's residence, Roy said that quite a few had expressed their desire to take the ivory tusks back with them. “However we put up a stiff resistance as we take pride in these ancient remains which attract many tourists,” he concluded.

Painting competition: Grooming young talents for the future

A painting competition for children was held recently to observe February 21. The event was organised at the premises of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala.

Development Wheel (DEW), a non-government organisation, arranged the event for primary school students in three groups. A total of 70 children, including 11 physically challenged students, from different educational institutions here, took part in the competition, titled 'How we wish to see our parents'.

The judges of the art competition were assistant keeper of the Sangrahashala, Dulal Chandra Gain; Sajeda Begum Saju and artist Abdur Rouf, lecturer of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Fine Arts Institute, Mymensingh. Nine children from three groups were selected for awards.

Earlier, deputy commissioner of Mymensingh, Mohammad Ziaur Rahman Khan inaugurated the competition. Among others advocate A.H.M Khalequzzaman; Mymensingh Press Club secretary, Zillur Rahman Khan; principal of Muslim Girls School and college Mohammad Shahabuddin; president of Bangladesh Mohila Parishad local unit Ferdous Ara Mahmuda Helen, journalist Shanta Mariya; executive Director of DEW Shah Abdus Salam and Rezaunul Haq also spoke at the inaugural ceremony.

The speakers said that children are the hope for the future and, therefore, even at an early age they should be properly guided so that they can bond better with their parents.

Later, the chief guest distributed prizes and certificates among the winners.

Budding beauty tips for Spring

Spring brings pretty colors, flirty skirts and warm weather worth enjoying. With nature blooming all around, its no wonder that we're all looking to bust out of this winter gloom. If you'd like a new and exciting change from your traditional beauty routines, check out these hot tips just in time for spring!

Pinks of any hue will do. Sport pink on your eyelids, cheeks, nails and lips for a deliciously delicate look. No matter what your skin tone or hair color, spring is the time when you can really pull off pink in a big way.

Go daring with green. Especially on the eyes, metallic greens make a great beauty statement. In fact, shades of green have really stolen the limelight this spring. Using a shade that works for you, draw attention to your eyes by playing them up a bit. Don't be afraid to go dark, but if you do, remember - intense eyes should be paired with soft, subtle lips. Use a softer shade or a slick gloss to achieve this result.

White is the new black. When intensifying your eyes with eyeliner, don't be afraid to experiment with different colors. Browns and navy blues are fine, but don't forget about the fresh looks you can achieve with white and silver eyeliner. If you aren't too keen on eyeliner to begin with, apply frosty white and silver shades to your eyelids in a powder or gel form.

Go soft; go sheer; go glossy. To complement the bold and inspiring looks accenting the eyes, choose softer hues for the lips. Simple lip-gloss and Chap Stick products give your lips a tasty and therapeutic treat, but don't forget about adding some subtle color. Apply traditional lipstick in lighter colors or use liquid lip products for a wet and glossy glow.

Don't skimp on the color. Especially when dressing up the eyes, be generous with your colo rs. Neutral tones are fine, but have a little fun with brighter and wilder hues. The shades you select should draw attention to your beautiful faces and your gorgeous eyes.

Engage in metallics. In an effort to accentuate your eyes, sparkly metallic colors will truly make a great expression. Metallic green, steel and other shades will look stunning with your complementing makeup and your sexy wardrobe.

Rock out with longer, more noticeable lashes. Long and sexy eyelashes give your peepers a great lift. Apply a glossy or sparkly topcoat to your lashes after your mascara dries for ultimate sheen and a fabulous "wet" look.

If you have long hair, opt for natural, loose waves. For shorter hair, high, glossy ponytails are a must thing spring. To get super high shine, use a deep conditioner once a week as well as a hair mask. Also, it is imperative that you use a shampoo and conditioner that caters to your hair type.

For eyes, don't throw out your black eyeliner just yet. The smoky eye will also be very popular this spring with well-contoured eyebrows. Try something new and match your eyeliner to your outfit. For a new twist on the smoky eye, blend black eyeshadow with green, brown or purple. And don't forget those thick eyelashes!

Cheeks should look natural, so apply a rose-colored blush. But of course, make sure you use whatever color blush your skin tone will match with, as long as it is a natural shade that will complement your complexion.

Dark nail polish is in. Think chocolate browns, metallics, reds and purples for a dramatic effect.