Briefing 31-08-2022

Sonali Paper opens new product line

Sonali Paper & Board Mills has started commercial production at its new product line, aluminum foil paper box unit. The company set up the new unit on its factory premises at Rupganj in Naraynganj. "The company started commercial operation at the new product line to produce aluminium foil paper boxes on Monday," the company said in a filing with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday. Page 9

6 million Afghans at risk of famine

Warning that Afghanistan faces deepening poverty with 6 million people at risk of famine, the U.N. humanitarian chief on Monday urged donors to restore funding for economic development and immediately provide $770 million to help Afghans get through the winter as the United States argued with Russia and China over who should pay. Page 17

Deals with five cos on BR optical fibre use

Bangladesh Railway (BR) signed contracts with two telecom operators and three other licensed companies at Rail Bhaban on Tuesday on use of the optical fibre network of the BR. The contracts were signed with Bahon Limited, Summit Communications Ltd, Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd, Robi Axiata Ltd and Fiber @ Hoe Ltd. Page 19

Hong Kong face India today

India will lock horns with Hong Kong on Wednesday in their second and final group league match of the Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. After a hard earned victory over Pakistan in a last over thriller, scripted by Hardik Pandya, the focus against Hong Kong will be on batters and their adequate game time. India is now comfortably placed at the top of Group A. Page 18