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Family pleads for detained Toronto students release in Dhaka

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A Toronto university student who survived a militant attack in Bangladesh has been detained by authorities in the country’s capital since the weekend siege, his family said on Wednesday as they called for the young man’s release. Police have not explained why they have held Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, for the past four days and concerns are mounting for his well-being, his family said. We are concerned that they might put a case against himRasheek Irtisam, cousin, Tahmid Hasib Khan“We are concerned that they might put a case against him,” his cousin Rasheek Irtisam said from Dhaka. Read More...

Restaurants | South China Morning Post

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The Chairman 18 Kau U Fong, Central. Tel: 2555 2202. Signature dishes: steamed flower crab with aged Shaoxing wine and fragrant oil, crispy small yellow croaker, pan-fried minced pork cake with salted fish. $$$$ Cheena 2/F Rosedale on the Park, 8 Shelter Street, Causeway Bay. Tel: 2127 8818. Signature dishes: stir-fried crab with salted egg yolk, minced roast goose with mixed vegetables and pine nuts wrapped in lettuce leaves, braised rice vermicelli with roast duck and preserved vegetables. Read More...

Want to lose that holiday weight? 8 tips to trim down safely and keep the kilos off, from eating who

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Consider working the following eight tips into your weight-loss plans to trim down in a safe way – for good. 1. Avoid fad dietsThese are often low in calories, so you’d essentially be starving yourself. This may lead to overeating and even more weight gain, says Karen Chong, a dietitian at Hong Kong’s Matilda International Hospital. How overweight couple lost 59kg in a year and ran a half marathon “Such diets may result in quick weight loss, but the weight is mostly water and when you resume eating normally you’ll just put it back on. Read More...