Briefing 2022-08-01

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FE Team | Published: August 01, 2022 00:29:02

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DSE core index jumps 153 points
Stocks rebounded strongly in a gaining streak Sunday, with all three indices of the prime bourse rising more than 2.0 per cent each, as the securities regulator reintroduced the 'floor price' on all securities. Continuous fall of share prices forced the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Thursday to impose 'floor price' to stop further fall. Page 9
Putin says US is main threat to Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday signed a new naval doctrine which cast the United States (US) as Russia's main rival and set out Russia's global maritime ambitions for crucial areas such as the Arctic and in the Black Sea. Page 19
Tigers level T20 series against Zimbabwe
Mosaddek Hossain Saikat's career-best 5-20 was complemented by Liton Das's fluent 56 as Bangladesh romped to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20 to level the three-match series 1-1 at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Page 26
Diversify export basket, lower imports
Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Sunday stressed the need for diversifying the export basket and lowering imports to stabilise the currency. Page 21