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Many gen ins cos witness EPS rise in Jan-June

The earnings of most of the listed general insurance companies rose in the first half (H1) of 2019 compared to that of the corresponding period of last year.According to un-audited financial statements, 26 general insurance companies saw their earnings per share (EPS) rise, out of 35, in January-June 2019, according...

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Ten cos grab 28pc transaction of DSE

Ten most-traded companies captured more than 28 per cent transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange Monday. Khulna Power Company topped the list for the two straight sessions.Market analysts said investors showed their appetite on Khulna Power shares amid higher dividend expectations as the company's year-end in June.According to statistics available...

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Stocks keep gaining riding on GP shares

Stocks extended the gaining spell for the third straight session on Monday as investors showed their buying appetite on Grameenphone (GP) shares.DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), settled at 5,227, gaining 10.72 points or 0.20 per cent over the previous session.Analysts said the market kept gaining...

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BRAC Bank observes National Mourning Day

BRAC Bank Limited has observed National Mourning Day with due respect and solemnity marking the 44th death anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.All employees of the Bank paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu through various programmes at different offices spread across Bangladesh. The national flag was hoisted...

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Stock markets rally on fresh trade talks hopes

LONDON, Aug 19, (AFP): Stock markets rallied Monday after US President Donald Trump's top economic adviser hailed "positive" trade talks with Chinese negotiators."As the new week kicks off, stocks are in demand amid increased optimism over US and China reaching a trade deal and as investors anticipate stimulus measures to...

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Mercantile Bank workshop on ICT security awareness

Mercantile Bank recently organised a workshop titled "ICT Security Awareness for IT Contact Person of Branches" at its training institute in Dhaka recently, said a statement. A total of 58 officials from various branches of the bank participated in the workshop. Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of...

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Review Meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank

The Monthly Business Review Meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. was held on Monday at the head office of the bank. Managing Director and CEO Farman R Chowdhury presided over the meeting

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News Briefs (20-08-2019)

LankaBangla observes National Mourning DayLankaBangla Finance Limited observed the National Mourning Day and the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by arranging a discussion session and Doa Mahfil at it's office premises. Managing Director (Current Charge)- Khurshed Alam, Head of Corporate Finance- Mohammad Shoaib...

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