Briefing 05-03-2022

Dhaka stocks see steep weekly fall

Dhaka bourse witnessed a steep fall in benchmark index in the week to March 03, extending the losing streak for a third week, as investors opted to stay on the sidelines amid global economic uncertainty caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine. The total turnover of the week and daily average turnover also declined moderately compared to the previous week, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach while nervous investors rushed to dump their equities. Page 9

Salt farmers in Ctg eye profit this year

As the salt cultivation season will approach its end in May, salt-farmers are currently busy in cultivating crude salt in Chattogram's Banshkhali upazila's coastal areas. As the weather is favourable this year and coronavirus infection rate is declining fast, farmers of the south-eastern district are hopeful of making some profit from salt cultivation this season. Page 16

Tigers look to whitewash Afghanistan

Bangladesh vowed to win the two-match T20 series when they take on Afghanistan in the second match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today (Saturday). The match will start at 3.00pm. Page 15

Putin vows 'uncompromising fight'

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed no let-up in his invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, even as the warring sides met for ceasefire talks and Kyiv appealed for relief supplies to reach shattered cities. After the fall of a first major Ukrainian city to Russian forces, Putin appeared in no mood to heed a global clamour for an end to hostilities as the war entered its second week. Page 14