Briefing 15-08-2022

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FE Team | Published: August 15, 2022 00:40:35

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Stocks snap losing streak
Snapping a four-day losing streak, stocks closed higher amid volatile trading on Sunday as smart investors take advantage of the last week's corrections to buy equities at lower prices. Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened the day's session on a positive note but the benchmark DSEX index witnessed a bumpy ride throughout the session as investors were active in both buying and selling. Page 9
41 killed in fire at Cairo Coptic church
A fire that broke out Sunday in a Coptic Christian church in Egypt's capital Cairo killed 41 people, church officials said. The blaze started for unknown reasons at the Abu Sifine church in the capital's northwestern, working-class district of Imbaba, officials said. Page 18
Shakib back to cricket ground
Shakib Al Hasan is finally got back to the cricket ground on Sunday after one month. The all-rounder was just appointed as the captain of T20 format. He spent some time in gym. Page 19
91pc SMEs ‘don't get bank loans’
The commercial banks are reluctant to provide loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) although the sector is the backbone of the country's economy, the experts said Sunday. Page 21