Briefing 2024-10-06

Tigers take on India in T20 series opener today

Putting their Test series disappointment behind, Bangladesh vowed to unleash a new approach to keep under immense pressure as they take on the hosts in the three-match T20 International series opening game today (Sunday) at Gwalior. The match will start at 7.30 PM (Bangladesh Time). Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has said the team is looking forward to starting preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup with the three-match series against India, set to begin on Sunday in Gwalior. Page 13

Central Pharma misleads investors by concealing true financial status

The Central Pharmaceuticals has misled regulators and investors in various ways, including providing inaccurate information about its financial status, according to an inspection by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Page 9

Not confident of peaceful US polls: Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful, citing incendiary comments by Republican contender Donald Trump, who still rejects his 2020 defeat. Biden's warning came with lawmakers and analysts voicing concern over increasingly bellicose campaign language ahead of the vote. Page 14