Briefing 2022-10-02

Ten cos grab 41pc of DSE turnover

Ten most-traded firms accounted for 41 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) last week, with Orion Pharma leading the chart for a second straight week. For the past few weeks, some selective stocks have ruled the DSE turnover list, which market analysts termed an 'irrational hype' among investors. Page 9

Tigresses kick off Asia Cup defence

Bangladesh women are off to a flier in their Asia Cup campaign with a nine-wicket drubbing of Thailand in the opening match of the tournament. The women in red and green skittled Thailand out for 82 before chasing down the target with 50 balls to spare at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Saturday. Page 13

Both Zelensky, Putin call for talks

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said on Friday that Kiev is ready for settlement talks with Moscow, but with a Russian president other than Vladimir Putin. "We are ready for dialogue with Russia, but with another Russian president," he said in a video address posted on his Telegram channel. Page 14

Invest in safe industries: FBCCI

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Saturday urged industry owners to invest in ensuring decent workplaces as it would help increase productivity. "Occupational safety and health (OSH) should be ensured in all industries of the country. Page 16