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Smoking alters fertility genes in both sexes, study finds

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Scientists have identified a series of genetic changes triggered by cigarette smoke exposure that could help explain how smoking harms fertility in both men and women, The Independen... Read More


Four signs of osteoporosis women should know

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Women should pay closer attention to their bone health as they approach menopause, when falling oestrogen levels can accelerate bone loss and increase the risk of fractures later in ... Read More


Fresh uranium shipment reaches Rooppur

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- A fresh shipment of nuclear fuel from Russia has arrived at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna's Ishwardi under tight security. The convoy carrying the uranium reached the pla... Read More


Body clock depression affects one in four: study

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Scientists have identified a new subtype of depression tied to the body's internal clock, a finding that could explain why standard antidepressant treatments fail a significant numbe... Read More


Tigers' collapse sends Afghans into final

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the tri-series final ended in another batting collapse, as Afghanistan chased down 161 with 7 wickets and 87 balls to spare in Sharjah. Needing a vict... Read More


Tigers bat first against Afghanistan

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in Sharjah as the Tigers chase a place in the final of the ODI tri-series. Stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy announc... Read More


Dengue: 7 more die, 1,373 hospitalised

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Seven more people have died from dengue across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, while another 1,373 have been hospitalised. The latest deaths bring this year's toll from the mosqu... Read More


Durga Puja farewell procession begins amid cheers, tears

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- A colourful procession to bid farewell to Goddess Durga has begun at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka, marking the final chapter of this year's Durga Puja celebrations amid a mix... Read More


Gazipur BRT project scrapped after 14 years

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The government has scrapped the unfinished Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project from Dhaka airport to Gazipur, 14 years after it was taken up in December 2012 and after five extensions of... Read More


Sylhet to host Women's U19 World Cup opener

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed Sylhet as the venue for the opener and Chattogram for the final of the 2027 Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup. Nepal's Kirtipur an... Read More