Briefing 28-08-2021

Stocks extend rally

Stocks extended their rally for the tenth straight week that ended Thursday despite the Bangladesh Bank starting to investigate banks' investment in the capital market. The week featured usual five trading days. Page 9

Afghan families seek help

Hundreds of Afghan families who have been camping in searing heat at a Kabul park after the Taliban overran their provinces begged for food and shelter on Thursday, the most visible face of a humanitarian crisis unfolding in the war-torn country. Page 14

Govt bins BAPA proposal

The government has turned down the Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA)'s proposal for providing cash incentive for the export of fragrant rice. A good number of private companies, including Ispahani, Square and Pran, are exporting packaged aromatic rice to more than 135 countries. Page 16

Sk Jamal finish runners-up

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club finished runners-up in the TVS Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited by 2-0 goals held at Bangladesh Army Stadium in the city on Friday. Page 12