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Bangladesh to attain UN’s poverty goal by 2013

The World Bank feels Bangladesh is well on its way to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in poverty alleviation within this year.

Sufia Kamal’s 102nd birth anniversary today

The 102nd anniversary of the birth of poet Sufia Kamal will be observed today. She was also a social reformer who upheld women’s empowerment throughout her life, works and career.

No polls until doomsday if caretaker comes: PM

Stocks open higher

RMG factory catches fire in city

Obama calls for nuclear arsenal cuts

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

ACC questionable for dropping Abul Hossain: WB

Politics

Chittagong strike to be called off early

The 72-hour Chittagong Hill Tracts strike against Land-Dispute Settlement Commission Act (Amendment) Bill will be called off on Thursday noon, 18-hours ahead of its scheduled end.

Abuse of Religion in Polls: AL looking for ways to stop it

Use of religion against Awami League by Hefajat-e Islam and some Islamist parties in the just concluded city corporation polls had put the ruling party in a state of anxiety, said a number of AL policymakers.

Tazreen Garment Tragedy: Govt foot-dragging delays justice

In an example of how justice gets delayed, law officers took about a month to submit the government probe report on the Tazreen Fashion fire before the High Court even though it was readied six months ago.

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.

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

The "Neymar Show" : Brazil pockets 2-0 victory against Mexico

Host Brazil is through to the semifinals of the FIFA Confederations Cup after a 2-0 victory over Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.

Grameenphone Supper Cup: Brothers Union join Mohammedan SC in semis

Brothers Union grabbed the second spot from Group B for the semifinals of the Super Cup after holding Mohammedan SC, who had already qualified from the group, to a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.

Linu Walton ambassador

Legendary table tennis player Zobera Rahman Linu became the sports ambassador of Walton as she signed a two-year deal with the local electronics company yesterday.

Host confirms place in the final: SA pinned yet again!

A record ninth-wicket partnership for South Africa of 95 in 16 overs could not resist defeat against England at Kennington Oval, London.

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.

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.

World News

Obama calls for nuclear arsenal cuts

US President Barack Obama has called for greater efforts to be made to reduce US and Russian nuclear arsenals.

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.

Hubby Russ dumped me by text, reveals Katy Perry

The pop beauty claims she hasn’t heard from the lothario comic since he messaged her more than a year ago to say their 14-month marriage was over.

Does Baby Kimye Finally Have a Name?

Though everyone is waiting with bated breath to find out what Kim Kardashian, 32, and Kanye West, 36, have named their new baby, it looks like the world may have to wait a little bit longer.

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.

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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