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Bangladesh to be hit hard for climate change: World Bank

Bangladesh will be among the most affected countries in South Asia by an expected 2 degree Celsius rise in the world's average temperatures in the next decades, according to a new report of the World Bank.

Govt has no intention to ban rally, meeting: PM

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina today said the present government has no intention to ban any rally or meeting of any individual or organization.

It’s folly to think to bring oppn to polls without CG: BNP

Bangladesh could lose its ICC membership: Nazmul Hassan

160 years of telegram era ends next month

BNP leaders’ unpaid loan Tk 10 billion: Hasina

Evidence key to case: ACC Chairman

ACC questionable for dropping Abul Hossain: WB

Politics

I am a Bangladeshi by choice, not by birth: SQC

While testifying for himself before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1, BNP lawmaker Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury today said he is a Bangladeshi by choice, not by birth.

City polls prove party govt not barrier to fair election: Suranjit

Minister without portfolio Suranjit Sengupta on Wednesday said the recently held elections to four city corporations have proved that party government is not a barrier to fair polls.

Moudud demands FM’s statement on Tipai dam

Senior BNP lawmaker Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday in Parliament demanded a statement from the Foreign Minister in the House under rule 300 to let people know about the present position regarding Tipaimukh Dam, Inter River-Linking Project, and Teesta water sharing deal.

Padma Bridge tender to be invited this month, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told parliament that tender for the Padma Bridge Project would be invited in the last week of this month and the government will do its best to begin construction of the bridge during its present tenure.

Maternal Health Voucher Scheme in every upazila : PM

The government has initiated expansion of the 'Maternal Health Voucher Scheme' in all upazilas to ensure healthcare services for poor mothers during pregnancy and pre and post delivery period.

5 Jamaat men held

Police nabbed five supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami with arms after a gunbattle in the mountains of Chittagong’s Satkania Upazila early on Wednesday.

Lightning kills 7 in Dhaka and Chapainawabganj

Two construction workers have been killed and eight others injured when lightning struck them in capital Dhaka's diplomatic zone, police said.

Technology

Acer sees tablet, notebook PC shipments to be flat in second quarter

Acer Inc, the world's No.4 PC vendor, said on Wednesday that it expects notebook and tablet PC shipment.

Tata Motors Launches Upgraded Vehicles

Tata Motors Ltd. 500570.BY -1.85% on Wednesday unveiled upgraded versions of its passenger and sport-utility vehicles.

Nokia Asha 301 – The Budget Blaster

Nokia’s budget offering Nokia Asha 301 is up for grabs on e-commerce stores.

Huawei introduces Ascend P6 as “world’s slimmest smartphone”

China’s Huawei unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Ascend P6, at its first standalone launch event on Tuesday.

Where can Android improve

It is no secret that Android is and will continue to be the number one smartphone platform.

Facebook app update for iOS adds status

Facebook for iOS has received an update extending the newly introduced activity emoticons in status updates to the Facebook app along with a few other features.

Sports

South Africa pockets 175 runs after top order collaspe

South Africa suffered a huge blow before the start of their Champions Trophy semi-final against England at The Oval after Dale Steyn failed to clear a fitness test.

Confederations Cup: Brazil meets Mexico tonight

Luiz Felipe Scolari is spoilt for choice ahead of Brazil’s second Confederations Cup game against Mexico at the Castelao.

Mexico boss admits lack of confidence in team

The Mexico boss says his team isn't playing with confidence as it prepares to face Brazil on Wednesday.

Bangladesh could lose its ICC membership: Nazmul Hassan

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has warned Bangladesh could lose its ICC membership if it doesn't hold a board election in line with ICC guidelines.

‘Aus lacking confidence’

Australia are heading towards next month’s Ashes series with “not a great deal of confidence” according to their stand-in ODI captain, George Bailey.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Mahela waits for India

Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene was already looking forward to the semifinal against India after guiding his team to a 20-run win over Australia and a place in the last-four stage of the ICC Champions Trophy on Monday.

World News

More than seven million refugees displaced in 2012 – UN

The UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, with the total number now higher than at any time since 1994.

Afghan attack kills US soldiers hours after news of talks

Four US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban.

Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors

Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt’s president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, some in areas where opponents are strong.

Rain toll rises to 131, over 73,000 pilgrims stranded

Torrential rains continued to pour in bad news from north India on Tuesday, with flash floods, cloudbursts and landslips claiming 69 more lives and taking the official death toll to 131, making for the most tragic tidings of monsoon in recent years.

Business

Fruit, vegetable exports climb up

Fruits and vegetables exporters are eyeing increased earnings on the back of rising demand in the traditional markets and emerging markets alike.

FBCCI opens probe into stall-rent scam

FBCCI sought explanations from two of its officials on how designated stalls for Bangladesh ended up showcasing Chinese and Burmese wares at the recently held China-South Asia Expo in Kunming.

Exporting medicines earn Tk 19 billion in four years

The country currently produces all kinds of drugs and fulfilled around 97 per cent of the local demands.

Five new power plants to start operation in late July

He said five power plants having total electricity generation capacity of 412 megawatts (mw) are set to be operational in late July.

Ticfa will act as a platform for cooperation: NBR chief

NBR Chairman Ghulam Hussain said here the Ticfa will act as a platform for formal talks and cooperation between Bangladesh and the USA.

Government plans to split Grameen Bank: Experts, analysts oppose

A government commission’s plan to recommend breaking up the Nobel-winning Grameen Bank into at least 19 zones evoked strong criticism from anti-poverty campaigners and analysts.

Muhith approves fund for capital market worth Tk 9 billion

Finance Minister AMA Muhith approved Tuesday a fund worth Tk 9.0 billion to revive the moribund capital market.

Businesses for more studies on proposed draft bill

Business people want the government to undertake more rounds of studies on the proposed Labour Act (Amendment) Bill.

9 new units to start production in Comilla EPZ soon

Nine new units will start production in Comilla Export Processing Zone soon which will create employment opportunities for about 15,000 workers.

Johnny Depp is almost blind in one eye

Superstar Johnny Depp has revealed he is completely blind in one eye.

Lady Gaga Sued By French Artist Orlan For $31.7 Million

For everyone who's ever called Lady Gaga reductive (ahem), this shouldn't come as a shock: the pop star was recently slapped with a suit by a French performance artist, on charges of plagiarism.

Disney signs Ranbir Kapoor for 'Jagga Jasoos'

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been signed by Disney for 'Jagga Jasoos' franchise and the film's shooting will commence in September next year.

Shafin Ahmed on Spelling Bee

With another Quarter Final of “The Daily Star Spelling Bee” airing at 7:50 pm tonight on channel i, prominent musician Shafin Ahmed gives his take on the Spelling Bee and how it has fared this year.

Pakistani actress Meera wants to compete with Priyanka Chopra

Pakistani actress Meera, who debuted in Hindi films with 2004 movie Nazar, says she believes in competition and wants to compete with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.

Daniel Radcliffe's Cripple of Inishmaan enchants critics

Daniel Radcliffe has impressed critics with his "understated" performance as a disabled orphan in The Cripple of Inishmaan.

Romantic places to see before you die

There is a romantic in all of us. No matter how much we deny we’d still give anything to be in a place breathtakingly beautiful.

Broccoli mushroom pasta, choco muffins

Sometimes cooking should be done for the sheer joy of it, simply to take your mind off things.

Tone and strengthen calf muscles

In their quest for fab abs, arms and torso, most people ignore their calf muscles, only to end up with a disproportionate body. So, here's how to strengthen them.

Reverse your wrinkles naturally

Once a wrinkle, always a wrinkle? Not quite. It is possible to reverse the effects of ageing that cause wrinkling.

The art of brewing and pairing coffee

Learn the art of brewing, and pairing coffee from Sahil Jatana.

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