Briefing 2023-09-10

What clueless female investors reveal in regulatory queries that numbers don't tell

Ismat Aara (not the real name) appeared clueless sitting in front of a panel of the securities regulator for a hearing on stock price manipulation. Her BO (beneficiary owner's) account had been spotted among the investors' that had been involved in an episode of artificial price hike of a company through serial trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange. Page 9

Putin calls for closer ties with N Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday on the 75 anniversary of the country's founding and called for stronger ties "on all fronts". "I am convinced that thanks to our joint efforts we will continue to strengthen... bilateral ties on all fronts", Putin said in a message to Kim as quoted by the Kremlin. Page 14

India, Pakistan in Super Four showdown today

Since Friday, the Asia Cup was thrown into chaotic scenes as the announcement of a reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super Four clash came into the picture. Now, as the two teams look to renew their rivalry in Colombo on Sunday, the rain threat hasn't subsidised. Page 13

403 road accidents claim 378 lives in Aug

In August, 403 road accidents were recorded in the country that left 378 people including 51 children dead and 794 injured, according to a latest report. As many as 146 people died in 142 motorcycle accidents, accounting for 38.62 per cent of the total deaths. The motorcycle accident rate was 35.23 per cent. Page 3