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PM Sheikh Hasina Urges IOM for Rohingya Refugee Assistance
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to secure additional funding from diverse sources to aid Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh during a courtesy meeting with its Director General (DG), Amy Pope, at Ganabhaban.
Quoting the PM, her Speech Writer M Nazrul Islam conveyed her concern over dwindling funds for Rohingya assistance and encouraged the IOM to seek new partnerships to bolster support for the displaced Myanmar nationals.
In a subsequent media briefing at the PM’s official residence, Islam disclosed that PM Sheikh Hasina also urged the IOM to facilitate the relocation of Rohingyas to Bhashanchar, where accommodations for up to one lakh Rohingyas have been prepared with essential amenities such as education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Approximately 30-35 thousand Rohingyas have already been relocated to Bhashan Char.
During the meeting, the IOM DG raised security concerns within the Rohingya camps, prompting assurances from PM Sheikh Hasina regarding adequate deployment of security personnel to ensure the safety of the refugees.
Highlighting the internal conflicts among Rohingya groups, the PM acknowledged the demographic shift in localities due to the large Rohingya population.
Pope emphasized the importance of providing language and cultural training to migrants to enhance their skills according to the demands of host countries. In response, PM Sheikh Hasina highlighted the government’s emphasis on vocational and linguistic training, with 112 Technical Training Centres (TTCs) established nationwide.
PM also underscored poverty reduction as a means to mitigate migration, outlining various government programs aimed at supporting migrants, including providing loans without collateral.
She emphasized the responsibility of both host and source countries in safeguarding the interests of migrants and addressing climate-induced migration, particularly in Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal areas.
PM Sheikh Hasina reiterated that migration, including internal displacement due to climate change-induced factors such as river erosion, floods, and cyclones, is a natural phenomenon. She underscored the importance of comprehensive measures to address these challenges, including the provision of housing and support for affected communities.
Highlighting Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change, the PM mentioned the government’s efforts to provide housing to over 4000 climate refugees in Khurushkul, Cox’s Bazar. Additionally, she emphasized ongoing initiatives to construct climate-resilient housing in coastal areas and floating houses in flood-prone regions, all aimed at providing shelter to vulnerable populations.
The meeting also addressed the broader issue of migration, with PMSheikh Hasina emphasizing the need for collaboration between host and source countries to protect the rights and interests of migrants. She highlighted Bangladesh’s commitment to supporting its migrant workers, including through skills training and access to financial resources.
The PM’s remarks underscored the government’s multifaceted approach to addressing the complex challenges of migration and climate change, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and support in mitigating these issues.
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, 19th May, ended with a drop in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
409 crore 18 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 267 crore 60 lakh less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 16th May , Shares worth Tk 676 crores 79 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday
The benchmark DSEX lost 86.13 points or 5,431 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 20.52 points or 1,191, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 25.55 points or 1,948.
Of the issues traded, 22 advanced, 347 declined and 19 remained unchanged.
Shepherd Industries PLC ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 1.30 paisa or 9.35 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 15.20 paisa.
Desh General Insurance Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 0.90 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 29.10 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Beach Hatchery Limited 18 crore 94 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 53 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 32 lakh 72 thousand 812 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 41 crore 57 lakh taka
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, 16th May, ended with a drop in Indices and hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
676 crore 79 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 150 crore 46 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 15th May , Shares worth Tk 526 crores 33 lakh shares were traded last time, Wednesday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 9.98 points or 5,517 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 0.80 points or 1,212, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 3.79 points or 1,973.
Of the issues traded, 122 advanced, 215 declined and 57 remained unchanged.
MBL 1st Mutual Fund ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 0.50 paisa or 10 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 5.50 paisa.
Sonali Paper & Board Mills Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 11.80 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 382.50 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Asiatic Laboratories Limited 46 crore 23 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 43 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 3 crore 22 lakh 1 thousand 792 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 49 crore 85 lakh taka
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the fourth working day of the week, 15th May, ended with a drop in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
526 crore 33 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 138 crore 3 lakh less tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 14th May , Shares worth Tk 664 crores 36 lakh shares were traded last time, Tuesday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 58.22 points or 5,527 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 12.79 points or 1,212, and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 14.14 points or 1,977.
Of the issues traded, 61 advanced, 301 declined and 33 remained unchanged.
Reliance One the first scheme of Reliance Insurance Mutual Fund ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 1.50 paisa or 8.77 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 18.60 paisa.
Bay Leasing & Investment Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 0.30 paisa or 3.00 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 9.70 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Alif Industries Limited 19 crore 21 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 45 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 68 lakh 31 thousand 91 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 37 crore 38 lakh taka
