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World Investors’ Week begins October 2

The 'World Investor Week 2017' will be observed across the country during October 2-8 under the leadership of the securities regulator in an effort to create awareness on investment among the general investors.In this regard, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Thursday held a press briefing at its office...

DSE turnover dips to Tk 6.24b

The Dhaka bourse Thursday broke the losing streak after seven consecutive sessions riding on last hour bouncy observed in banking sectors.On the day, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) DSEX witnessed see-saw movement for first three hours of the session following the price fall observed by most...

10 cos grab 33.6pc of total transaction

Most 10 traded companies Thursday grabbed 33.6 per cent of the turnover featured by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).Among top 10 turnover leaders, six were from the banking sector. The premier bourse DSE Thursday featured a turnover of above Tk 6.24 billion. Of total turnover, 47.2 per cent came from...

MTB, IFC, FMO ink deal

Patrick J. Leahy, Regional Industry Head, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services and Wendy Jo Werner, Country Manager (Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal) of IFC, Morshed Alam, MP, Chairman, Jashim Uddin, Vice Chairman, Humayun Kabir (Bablu), Director of Bengal Group of Industries, M. A. Rouf, JP, Chairman and Anis A. Khan, Managing Director...

BSRM, BSRM Steels hold AGMs

The Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills Ltd approved 10 per cent stock dividend and 10 per cent interim cash dividend for its shareholders in the annual general meeting Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Alihussain Akberali FCA, chairman of the company. CHITTAGONG, Sep 28: The Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills Ltd...

News Briefs (29-09-2017)

Nurul Islam Shadab Ahmed Khan AmCham re-elects presidentThe American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) held its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) Thursday at the Westin Dhaka Hotel. Mr. Md. Nurul Islam - Chairman, Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar of American Life Insurance Company (MetLife) has...

Jamuna Bank Limited distributed relief materials among the Rohingya people

Golam Dastagir Gazi ( Bir Protik) MP and Director, Jamuna Bank Limited, Md. Tazul Islam MP, Chairman, Standing committe of ministry of power, energy, & mineral resources of National Parliament of Bangladesh & Director, Jamuna Bank Limited, Md. Ismail Hossain Siraji, Chairman, Jamuna Bank Limited distributed relief materials among the...

Investors take position on lucrative price levels on Dhaka bourse

The Dhaka bourse Thursday returned to green amid choppy trading after losing 157 points in its benchmark index in the last six consecutive sessions. According to International Leasing Securities, the market started the session in positive and closed in the same direction as investors took fresh position on the lucrative...

Pragati Life Insurance approves 8.0pc cash, 17pc stock dividend

The 17th Annual General Meeting of Pragati Life Insurance Limited was held at Trust Milonayaton in the city on Thursday. Chairman of the company Khalilur Rahman presided over the meeting. CEO Md Jalalul Azim was also present on the occasion. The AGM approved 8.0 per cent cash and 17 per...

DSE/CSE News in Brief (297-09-2017)

DSE NewsRecommendation of dividendLegacy Footwear Limited: Legacy Footwear Limited has recommended 10 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on 30 June 2017. The Board has also decided to increase its authorised capital of the company. EGM and AGM will be held on 11 November 2017 at 2:30 PM...

DU business faculty teachers' lounge

Deputy Managing Director of City Bank Abdul Wadud handing over a cheque to Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies of Dhaka University Prof Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam at City Bank head office in the city recently to renovate the Teachers' Lounge of the faculty. MD & CEO of the...

EBL won the Best Bank in Bangladesh award

Additional Managing Director of Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) Hassan O. Rashid poses with the Best Corporate and Investment Bank in Bangladesh 2017 trophy, awarded by Asiamoney at a gala ceremony held at the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing recently. Earlier this year, EBL won the Best Bank in Bangladesh award from Euromoney and...

SERVO in the synergistic partnership with Runner Lube & Energy

SERVO, a world-class lubricant brand, has recently partnered Runner Lube & Energy Ltd, an enterprise of the Runner Group. SERVO, in the synergistic partnership with Runner Lube & Energy, will expand its marketing network and product range in Bangladesh.

Dhaka Community Hospital Trust and Asia Pacific Alliance

Dhaka Community Hospital Trust, Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management and Community Initiative Society launched free medical services to serve children and pregnant Rohingya women at Ukhiya under Cox's Bazar district. The service will continue for the next two months.