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.
Australian high court rejects challenge to Nauru detention centers
Australia's High Court has rejected a challenge to the government's right to detain people in government-funded centers on Nauru.
Two Dhaka city AL committees soon: Hasina
The ruling Awami League president, Sheikh Hasina, also the prime minister, on Tuesday said that she would soon announce committees for the bifurcated Dhaka north and Dhaka south city units of the party.
Foreign ministry summons Pak HC over staff ‘disappearance’
The government on Tuesday summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka and handed over a diplomatic note protesting at the incident of the Bangladesh High Commission staff in Islamabad gone ‘missing’.
EKUSHEY BOOK FAIR : New books few, fewer still buyers
Litterateurs, academics and others will be honoured through special discussions on their life, works and contribution during the month-long Ekushey Book Fair.
Online income tax returns submission starts in July
Taxpayers will be able to file their income tax returns online from July from anywhere without visiting tax offices, the National Board of Revenue said on Tuesday.
Five hurt in Gazipur factory fire
A fire broke out at a sweater factory housed in a high-rise commercial building at Signboard of Gazipur, leaving four workers and a firefighter injured on Tuesday morning.
