Briefing 01-09-2022

Stocks rally as turnover tops Tk 20b again
Stocks extended their winning streak on Wednesday, with turnover crossing Tk 20 billion mark once again, as smart investors continued to put fresh bets on major sector shares. Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Tk 20.05 billion on the country's premier bourse, up 13 per cent from the previous day's turnover of Tk 17.69 billion. Page 9
UK faces longer summers
England is likely to experience longer, drier summers later this decade that could worsen the risk of droughts, according to British national forecaster the Met Office, which said the change was due to increasing climate change. Page 17
Tigers face Lions in must-win match today
Bangladesh are set to meet Sri Lanka in their second Group 'B' match in T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium today (Thursday). The match has now turned into a do-or-die situation for both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka after they lost their respective matches against Afghanistan in the continental tournament. Page 15
FBCCI seeks investment in economic zones
The country's apex trade body has called for the local and foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the economic zones. It urged the local businesses to brand Bangladesh as the most favourable investment destination in this region through courting investment in the facilities. Page 14