Briefing 16-04-2022
Saturday, 16 April 2022
Japanese cos in BD top export ratio list
Export ratio of Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh is atop among the Asia and Oceania countries as the ratio of exports to total sales by Japanese companies has stood at 65.4 percent, said Country Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Yuji Ando. Page 16
DSEX sheds 173 points in two weeks
Stocks extended the losing streak in the outgoing week, as nervous investors continued selloffs in major sector issues amid persistent market volatility. The week featured four trading days as trading remained suspended on Thursday on the occasion of Bangla New Year. Of them, two sessions fell sharply while two others ended marginally higher. Page 9
Root resigns as England Test captain
Joe Root resigned as England's Test captain on Friday after a rollercoaster five-year term that ended in a torrid run of results including an Ashes drubbing and defeat in the West Indies. The Yorkshireman, appointed as Alastair Cook's successor in 2017, holds the record for the most matches and most wins as England skipper, but he also has the unwanted record for most defeats. Page 13
152 Palestinians hurt in clashes
Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn on Friday as thousands gathered for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Medics said that at least 152 Palestinians were wounded. Page 14