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BSEC Chief Re-elected Vice-Chair of IOSCO’s Asia Pacific Regional Committee
The Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, has been re-elected as the vice-chair of the Asia Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) within the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). IOSCO, founded in 1983, serves as an international body for securities regulators, focusing on the development, implementation, and promotion of globally recognized standards for securities regulation.
In this second consecutive unopposed re-election, Shibli will hold the position for the 2024–26 term and will also represent Bangladesh on the IOSCO board, as stated in a BSEC press release. His official duties will commence in May during the annual IOSCO conference scheduled to take place in Greece.
Confirmation of Shibli’s re-election was received by the BSEC through an email from IOSCO General Secretary Martin Moloney, according to the press release issued on Tuesday. The announcement noted that Bangladesh’s position within IOSCO will be beneficial for the country and its capital market.
This marks Bangladesh’s second consecutive term achieving such a prominent position within an international organization comprising regulatory agencies from around the globe. The APRC, one of IOSCO’s four regional committees, specifically addresses regional matters related to securities regulation in the Asia-Pacific region.
The current Chair of the APRC is Shigeru Ariizumi, the vice minister for international affairs of the Financial Services Agency of Japan, as per information available on the IOSCO website. As of now, IOSCO boasts a membership of 233 regulatory bodies.
The BSEC has maintained its status as a member of IOSCO’s highest standard ‘A’ category since 2013.
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the second working day of the week, 30th September, ended with a negative performance in Indices and a hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
503 crore 90 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 22 crore 58 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 29th September, Shares worth Tk 481 crores 31 lakh shares were traded last time, Sunday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 33.61 points or 5,624 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 7.36 point or 1,263 and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 9.57 points or 2,053.
Of the issues traded, 72 advanced, 299 declined and 25 remained unchanged.
Shahjibazar Power Company Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.00 paisa or 9.76 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 45.00 paisa.
Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.80 paisa or 7.56 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 22.00 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Pragati Life Insurance Limited 25 crore 35 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 27 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 50 lakh 42 thousand 956 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 65 crore 60 lakh taka
One of the Listed companies, National Polymer Limited has recommended 10.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported Consolidated EPS of Tk 2.27 paisa, and Consolidated NAV per share of Tk 30.63 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 18, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 22.
The Company also discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
As per the company’s consolidated life revenue account for April to June 2024, the excess of total income over total expenses, including claims (surplus), stood at Tk 1,394.24 million. This marks a significant increase from the surplus of Tk 823.68 million during the same period in 2023.
For the first half of 2024, from January to June, the company reported a surplus of Tk 2,177.57 million, compared to Tk 1,290.39 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Additionally, the Life Insurance Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, reached Tk 55,188.62 million, showing a net increase of Tk 5,892.25 million from Tk 49,296.37 million on June 30, 2023.
One of the Listed companies, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC has recommended 20% Cash dividend and 10% Cash Dividend to Sponsor Shareholder and Directors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported EPS of Tk 2.26 paisa, and NAV per share of Tk. 26.37 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 23, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 27.
