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BSEC to Investigate ‘Suspicious’ Surges in Emerald Oil Shares
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has urged the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to launch an investigation into the “unusual and suspicious” surges observed in the shares of Emerald Oil Industries.
In a letter sent last month, the market regulator highlighted a significant price increase from Tk 30.8 to Tk 52.30 (a rise of 69.81%) between April 2 to April 26, 2023. The BSEC has requested that the DSE provide a comprehensive report on the matter within 15 working days. However, data from the DSE indicates a further jump in price, with shares reaching Tk 65.90 on May 3, up nearly 90% from Tk 34.7 on April 11.
Mohammad Rezaul Karim, spokesperson for the BSEC, informed the media that the commission will take appropriate action if any irregularities are identified in the DSE’s report. Emerald Oil Industries, the producer of Spondon-branded oil, faced a period of non-operation from 2017 until January 2022 due to fraudulent activities by its previous owners. Although production has resumed, the company has struggled to achieve full capacity due to a shortage of gas. Currently, it is engaged in small-scale production of de-oiled rice bran (DORB) used for animal feed and Spondon brand oil.
Minori Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Japanese farming company Minori Co Limited, took over Emerald Oil Industries in 2021 and injected Tk 31 crore in fresh funds to resume operations. However, the company has not yet disclosed its financial reports for the past three years, starting from the fiscal year 2019-20 until the present nine-month period. Consequently, investors are in the dark about the financial situation of Emerald Oil Industries. Despite these uncertainties, the share price continues to rise steadily.
Notably, Emerald Oil Industries recently received approval from the stock market regulator to issue 3.15 crore fresh shares against investments made by its new owner as a share money deposit. The investigation by the DSE will shed light on the unusual price movements and provide further insights into the matter, aiming to ensure transparency and investor confidence in the market.
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
