Briefing 16-05-2022

Power cos see EPS growth in 9 months

Leading listed power generation companies in the private sector saw their profit rise in nine months for the current fiscal year riding on significant revenue income from their subsidiaries. Out of the 23 companies listed in the 'fuel & power' sector with the Dhaka Stock Exchange, nine are engaged in power generation owned by private sector people. Page 9

Lanka end day 1 at 258/4 against Tigers

Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday. The tourists reached 258 for four at stumps after electing to bat first on what looked like a placid pitch in Chittagong at the start of the two-match series. Page 13

Russia destroys Lviv army facility

A military facility in Ukraine's Lviv region has been "fully destroyed" by a Russian missile strike, regional governor Maksym Kozytskyy says on Telegram. In recent weeks Russia has been focusing its offensive on the east of Ukraine but sporadic attacks have continued in western areas such as Lviv. Page 11

Satkhira mango farmers in trouble

Immature mangoes flooded Satkhira wholesale markets as mango growers harvested different varieties of the juicy fruit in advance fearing possible loss due to cyclone 'Asani'. Page 10