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BSEC Delegates Visits India to Strengthen Commodity Exchange Knowledge
A delegation from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) undertook a significant visit to India with the aim of acquiring insights into the operational dynamics of India’s commodity exchange and derivatives market. This initiative is a pivotal part of BSEC’s ongoing endeavors to strengthen the domestic capital market by establishing a robust commodity exchange and fostering growth in the commodity derivatives sector.
The delegation engaged in an instructive training workshop hosted by the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) in Mumbai on August 24, as highlighted in an official press release by BSEC. During the workshop, distinguished representatives from India’s esteemed asset management company, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, engaged in discussions with the BSEC delegation.
Notably, the meeting was graced by the presence of Nilesh Shah, Managing Director and Group President of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, along with six company officials. They collaborated with a ten-member delegation led by BSEC’s Executive Director, Mohammad Rezaul Karim.
Moreover, the press release emphasized an active collaboration between the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) and India’s premier commodity derivative exchange, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India. The CSE and MCX forged a strategic agreement last year, aimed at facilitating the exchange of expertise and availing expert advisory services. These initiatives are directed towards the establishment and enhancement of commodity exchanges within Bangladesh.
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, 25th July, ended with a hike in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
497 crore 34 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 337 crore 97 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, July 24th, Shares worth Tk 159 crores 37 lakh shares were traded last time, Wednesday.
The benchmark DSEX increased 62.81 points or 5,413 The Shariah-based index DSES added 13.81 points or 1,183 and the blue-chip index DS30 gained by 24.25 points or 1,932.
Of the issues traded, 286 advanced, 66 declined and 40 remained unchanged.
Techno Drugs Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 3.80 paisa or 9.87 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 42.30 paisa.
Rangpur Foundry Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 5.40 paisa or 2.98 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 175.70 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Square Pharmaceuticals PLC 35 crore 9 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 28 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 82 lakh 94 thousand 29 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 21 crore 92 lakh taka
One of the listed companies, Eastland Insurance Company Limited discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) Tk 0.27 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year (April – June 24). EPS was Tk. 0.41 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 1.47 for the same period last year. EPS was Tk 0.80 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per share was Tk. 20.85 as of June 30, 2024.
One of the listed companies, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
The company’s Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) Tk 1.50 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year (April – June 24). Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.50 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 1.47 for the same period last year. EPS was Tk 0.80 paisa during the same period last year. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 20.85 as of June 30, 2024.
