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AQI: Dhaka Ranks 2nd Globally for Worst Air Quality with ‘Very Unhealthy’
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.
One of the listed companies, Bata Shoe Bangladesh Limited discloses its financial reports for the first quarter, (January – March 24).
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 13.42 paisa in Q1 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPS was Tk 9.96 (restated) paisa during the same period last year. As of March 31, 2024, at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the company’s net asset value (NAV) per share stood at Tk 251.35.
One of the Listed companies, Rupali Bank PLC has recommended No Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In terms of financial performance, The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.35 for the year ended December 31, 2023. NAV per share of Tk. 36.90 paisa.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on July 30, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at June 12.
2 Listed Companies, BSRM Steels & Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited discloses their third-quarter financials for the year ended (January 2024 – March 2024). This source is known from DSE.
BSRM Steels: The company’s earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 3.32 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). EPS was Tk 2.98 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per share was Tk. 78.26 on March 31, 2024.
Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills: The company’s consolidated earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 4.92 paisa in Q3 of the current financial year (January – March 24). consolidated EPS was Tk 5.35 paisa during the same period last year. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 149.14 on March 31, 2024.
