Briefing 06-10-2019

RMG export to US grows 11.8pc

The country's readymade garment (RMG) export to the US during the first eight months of 2019 registered 11.81 per cent growth to $4.08 billion compared to that of 2018, riding on shifting orders from China. Page 16

Omera to raise capital thru' IPO

Omera Petroleum Ltd. (OPL), a leading operator in the country's LPG sector, has moved to raise capital through IPO (initial public offering) under the book building method. The company needs capital worth around $29 million for infrastructure development and purchasing a ship. Page 9

Trump probe reaches White House

For the first time, the impeachment inquiry reached directly into the White House on Friday as Democrats subpoenaed officials about contacts with Ukraine and President Donald Trump signaled his administration would not cooperate. Page 14

Consensus on need for Rohingya return

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi agreed on Saturday on the need to expedite 'safe, speedy and sustainable' repatriation of Rohingyas to their homes in the Rakhine State of Myanmar. Page 3