Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, January 14, ended with price Index mixed & turnover hikes. This information is known from DSE sources.

764 crore 94 lakh shares were traded on this day. 12 crore 9 more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 11 January, Shares worth Tk 752 rores 84 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday.

The benchmark DSEX added 1.11 points or 6,302 The Shariah-based index DSES lost 2.32 points or 1,373, and the blue-chip index DS30 increased by 1.70 points or 2,119.

Of the issues traded, 81 advanced, 99 declined and 175 remained unchanged.

Karnaphuli Insurance Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 3.80 paisa or 9.90 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 42.20 paisa.

Bangladesh Thai Aluminium Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 2.70 paisa or 9.34 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 26.20 paisa.

DSE topped on trade is Sea Pearl beach Resort & Spa Limited 33 crore 29 lakh takas of shares of the company have been traded.

A total of 79 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, 1 crore 13 lakh 5 thousand 912 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 79 crore 91 lakh taka.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh orchestrated a highly successful ‘2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training’ at the prestigious United International University (UIU) Auditorium in the heart of the capital. The one-day event, inaugurated by JCI Bangladesh’s esteemed 2024 National President Imran Kadir, aimed to empower and equip local board members with essential skills for effective leadership and community impact.

The event, held last Friday (29 December), brought together 400 board officers from over 40 local organizations affiliated with JCI Bangladesh. Ten esteemed instructors, highly renowned in their respective fields, played a pivotal role in facilitating the training sessions. Distinguished individuals included University Professor and Emotional Intelligence Coach SM Arifuzzaman, 2023 National President Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan, 2024 Foundation Chairperson Erfan Haque, Secretary General Fahim Ahmed, National GLC Md. Tahsin Azim Shezan, National Treasurer Kazi Fahad, National Executive Vice President Eazaz Mohammed, National Training Commissioner Md. Altamis Nabil, Vice President Fazle Munim, and Bangladesh Development Council Chairperson S. M. Tanveer Saad Akash.

President Imran Kadir emphasized the significance of widening JCI’s reach, fostering opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and establishing avenues for youth employment and business interactions. The training event played a crucial role in equipping local board officers to lead towards these objectives.

Md. Altamis Nabil, JCI Bangladesh National Training Commissioner and event convener, expressed satisfaction with the active participation and enthusiasm shown by attendees. The training aimed not only to impart knowledge but also to inspire proactive engagement in societal development.

Beyond the core training sessions, the event featured a welcome speech by Abu Sadat, Deputy Director (Public Relations) of United International University, highlighting the importance of collaborative endeavors between academia and organizations fostering leadership and social responsibility.

The success of the ‘2024 JCI Bangladesh Local Officers Training’ was attributed to the collaborative efforts of key figures, including Secretary General Fahim Ahmed, Foundation Co-Chair Taha Yasin Ramadan, Event Committee Chair Raihan Akbor Tutul, and Executive Assistant to National President Fatema Akter Naz, who served as Co-COCs of the event. Their dedication ensured a comprehensive and insightful experience for all participants.

Looking ahead, JCI Bangladesh affirmed its commitment to continued skill development initiatives for all its members, enhancing their capabilities to drive positive change within their communities. As a global organization present in over 100 countries and boasting a membership exceeding 150,000, JCI remains dedicated to nurturing leadership, social responsibility, fellowship, and entrepreneurship among young professionals aged 18 to 40. In Bangladesh alone, over 5000 members across 40 local chapters actively contribute to societal and national development in alignment with the organization’s mission.

Dhaka has secured the second position on the global list of cities with the poorest air quality, registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 272 at 8:55 am today. The air quality in Dhaka was categorized as ‘very unhealthy’ according to the AQI.

Topping the list is Karachi in Pakistan, followed by Kolkata in India at the third spot, and Accra in Ghana at the fourth position, with AQI scores of 352, 262, and 234, respectively. An AQI value between 201 and 300 is labeled ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health risk.

The index, which reports daily air quality, provides crucial information on the cleanliness or pollution levels in a city and the potential health effects for residents.