Briefing 2023-12-31
Sunday, 31 December 2023
Regional markets recovered in 2023 but BD stocks were stymied by floor price
Equity-based securities worth 60 per cent of the total stock market value have remained trapped on the floor this year. The lowest stock prices set in July last year to avert free fall of the index made the market suffer in the end, by not letting it flourish even when earnings rebounded and companies provided record dividends out of profits gained. Page 9
Intense gun battles in S Gaza: Dozens killed
Fierce Israeli tank fire and air strikes have been continuing in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, which Israel sees as a stronghold of Hamas. Residents have reported intense gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters there. Page 14
Tigers look to secure 4th straight T20 series
An upbeat Bangladesh looked determined to come all guns blazing as they will take on New Zealand for the third and final T20 International in a bid to seal the series at Bay Oval in Maunt Maunganui today (Sunday). The match will start at 6:00 am (Bangladesh Time). Page 14