First on CNN: U.S. investigators find proof of cyberattack on Ukraine power grid
U.S. investigators have found evidence to confirm what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind cyberattack on a power grid that caused a blackout for hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine in December.
Pvt sector credit growth hits 3yr high in Dec on lower bank rates
The private sector credit growth in the country stood at 14.19 per cent in December 2015, which was the highest in last three years, as the clients are now taking credit from banks due to lower rates of interest on the banks’ loan products.
500 schools charge extra fees
About 500 schools across the country have realised extra charges as fees for appearing in Secondary School Certificate exam this year and government is planning to take actions against them if they do not return the money in seven working days.
Govt, UNICEF to assess health facility for adolescents
Health professionals on Wednesday underscored the need for ensuring quality and adolescent-friendly health services for a strong future of the country’s teenagers.
Govt retracts from massive hike in trade licence fees
The government has reduced significantly trade licence fees from the rates it had increased to in March last year following a strong demand for a revision from the country’s different trade bodies. The Local Government ,,
Poetry recitation, discussion inject life into book fair
Discussion on poetry and recitation by poets from home and aboard enlivened Ekushey Book Fair 2016 on the third day on Wednesday that witnessed a slightly increase in the number of visitors compared with the previous two days.
Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, CDC confirms
Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. It is the first known case of the virus being locally acquired in the continental United States in the current outbreak.
Who is Ted Cruz?
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz secured a victory in Monday night's GOP presidential Iowa caucuses, snatching the win from Donald Trump, who had been leading polls there as recently as Saturday. But it's not the first time Cruz has defied expectations.
Hillary Clinton wins Iowa caucuses
Hillary Clinton's razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses sets up a prolonged nomination fight with rival Bernie Sanders as the focus shifts to New Hampshire.
South Korea, Japan condemn planned North Korea satellite launch
North Korea has indicated that it will launch a satellite sometime between February 8-25, a United Nations agency said Tuesday, drawing condemnation from South Korea and Japan.
