Briefing 16-09-2022
Friday, 16 September 2022
‘Fixing dollar price to hit export income’
The country's frozen food exporters expressed their concern over fixing the US dollar price. They termed the big difference between its rates as 'discriminatory', which would affect their export earnings. The Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) expressed their worries through a press statement on Thursday. Page 20
Stocks rebound in choppy trade
Stocks bounced back on Thursday, paring some of the previous day's losses, as bargain hunters revealed their buying interest in sector-specific issues. The benchmark equity index swung between gains and losses several times before closing marginally higher as most of the investors traded cautiously. Page 9
Chance for Ukraine peace minimal: UN
The prospects for peace in Ukraine are "minimal" at present, the United Nations chief lamented Wednesday after a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Page 17
Tigers to play two T20s against UAE
Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 international matches against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of their build-up for the World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on Thursday. The two matches will be held on September 25 and 27 in Dubai. Page 14