Briefing 19-04-2022
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
DSEX sinks below 6500 mark on panic sales
The prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) slumped below 6,500 mark on Monday after six weeks amid persistent liquidity shortage and confidence crisis among investors. Market insiders said the jittery investors went on heavy sell-off to avoid further erosion of their portfolios while pre-Eid sale pressure exacerbated the market situation. Page 9
Ukrainians fight on in Mariupol steel plant
Braced for an all-out Russian assault in the east, Ukraine vowed to "fight absolutely to the end" in strategically vital Mariupol, where the ruined port city's last known pocket of resistance was holed up in a sprawling steel plant laced with tunnels. Page 17
Real Madrid stage stunning comeback
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema struck a last-gasp winner as the visitors recovered from two goals down to beat title rivals Sevilla 3-2 in a thrilling LaLiga clash on Sunday that took Carlo Ancelotti's side a step closer to winning the title. Page 15
Flour prices on rise in BD
Flour became further pricier in the country amid gradual surge in its global market prices, raising sufferings of the commoners, who are already battered with the rocketing price trend of essentials. Prices of coarse flour (atta) and finer flour (maida), both in loose and packet forms, showed a hike by Tk 2.0-3.0 a kg in last one and half week in the city markets. Page 20