Briefing 25-09-2022

Chartered Life's IPO opens today

The initial public offering (IPO) of Chartered Life Insurance Company opens for subscription today (Sunday), aiming to raise Tk 150 million from the capital market under the fixed-price method. The new-generation insurer's IPO subscription period will close on September 29, according to its abridged prospectus published recently. Page 9

Tigers face UAE in 1st T20 today

Bangladesh are eying to build up a winning habit, snapping the perpetual failure in the T20 format when they take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first of the two-match series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium today (Sunday). The match will start at 8:00 pm as per Bangladesh Time. Creating a winning culture is imperative for Bangladesh as they won just two of the nine T20s they have played this year. They lost six and witnessed one game washed out by rain. Page 13

Raisi to 'deal decisively' with protests

Iran's president has vowed to take action against protesters after more than a week of anti-government demonstrations. President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to "deal decisively" with the protests, which have now spread to most of Iran's 31 provinces. Officials say some 35 people have been killed since protests broke out over the death of a women in police custody. Page 14

Digital literacy linked to optimum ICT use

Digital literacy and awareness among the people are essential to ensure the optimum use of information and communications technology (ICT) like social media, speakers told a policy dialogue on Saturday. Public representatives, teachers and religious leaders can play a pivotal role in making people aware of any untoward event that may take place using the techs. Page 16