Briefing 2023-05-07

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FE Team | Published: May 06, 2023 22:51:28

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How much cement makers' earnings hold out hope for future growth?
Cement makers seemed alarmed when they revealed in March that the month that usually records highest demand in a year saw a 14 per cent drop in sales compared to the same month of the previous year. They termed the business decline, especially in March, a rare event. Page 9
Two Palestinians killed in raid
Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians during a military raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A local armed group said the pair were militants. The deadly raid in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem was the latest in Israeli-Palestinian violence that has surged since last year. Page 43
Sk Russel beats Mohammedan in BPL
Former champions Sheikh Russel KC advanced to the 3rd slot in the eleven -team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2022-23 beating Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 2-1 goal at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla on Saturday. Page 44
Hungary to strengthen trade ties with BD
Hungary has shown interest in strengthening trade and business with Bangladesh, aiming to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed the interest at a meeting with Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi held at Budapest. Page 16