Briefing21-08-2022

DSE cement sector sees highest gain
The cement sector of the stock market saw the highest price appreciation last week following investors' increased participation. The market capitalisation of the sector having seven companies also soared by 6.3 per cent on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) during the period. Page 9
China continuing military drills: Taiwan
Taiwan's defence ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Saturday as Beijing continued military activities near the island. It said this included four aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which in normal times acts as an unofficial barrier between the two sides. Page 14
Halve RMG source tax: BGMEA
Leaders of the Chattogram chapter of BGMEA met with Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi at a port city hotel on Friday night and requested him to halve the existing source tax on RMG products. First Vice President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association or BGMEA Syed Najrul Islam, Vice President Rakibul Alam Chowdhury and former vice president Mohammed Nasir Udddin were among the BGMEA's Chattogram unit team in the meeting followed by a dinner at Radison Blu hotel in Kazir Dewri area which lasted till 9:00 at night. Page 16
BCB to decide on Domingo's future
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will take a call on Russell Domingo's future as Bangladesh's head coach tomorrow (Monday). Board president Nazmul Hassan has indicated that Bangladesh are "trying to separate" roles and that Domingo might stay on as the Test and ODI coach. Page 13