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Death toll rises to 8 in north China factory explosion

, Feb. 8 -- The death toll from a powerful explosion at a biotech factory in north China's Shanxi Province has risen to eight, local authorities said on Sunday. Officials confirmed that eight people ... Read More


20 remote polling centres in Rangamati to receive election materials by helicopters

, Feb. 8 -- Authorities have begun transporting election materials by helicopters to 20 remote polling centres in Rangamati district ahead of the national election. A total of 213 polling centres wil... Read More


ICC demands proof from Pakistan, warns of financial and legal consequences

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally requested an explanation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding its decision to skip the high-profile T20 World Cup match... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan sign MoU to boost environmental cooperation

, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development. The MoU was signed in Tokyo on ... Read More


Chinese scientists identify key brain network in Parkinson's disease

, Feb. 8 -- Chinese researchers have identified a central brain network responsible for Parkinson's disease, with early clinical trials showing encouraging results from treatments that directly target... Read More


How a phone call ruined Siraj's holiday but saved India

, Feb. 8 -- His bags were practically packed for Germany. His itinerary included a dream stop in Spain to watch Real Madrid play on February 15. He had even told the national team trainer not to distu... Read More


Two Begum Rokeya University teachers suspended over sexual harassment allegations

, Feb. 8 -- Two associate professors at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), have been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment, university authorities have said. The action was taken... Read More


US Ambassador meets Adviser Hossain, discusses bilateral relations

, Feb. 8 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday and discussed issues of bilateral relations. Ambassador Christensen described the m... Read More


Odommo Bangladesh T20: Najmul's Durbar to face Litton's Dhumketu in final

, Feb. 8 -- Durbar XI secured their spot in the final of the Odommo Bangladesh T20 tournament after defeating Duronto XI by 7 wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturda... Read More


BNP leaders rally behind 'Sheaf of Paddy' candidate in Jashore-1

Jashore, Feb. 8 -- BNP leaders have stepped up their campaign in Jashore-1, calling on voters to back the party's paddy sheaf candidate, Nuruzzaman Liton, ahead of the national election. At a rally h... Read More