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DSE Reports Reveals Mixed Performance in Recent Week
Weekly Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSE, Dhaka Bourse has seen a mixed performance in Indices, on the other hand surge in Turnover & Market Capitalization throughout the whole week, This information was disclosed in the weekly market review from the DSE.
According to sources, (5 working days) the turnover of DSE added by Tk 3 thousand 71 crore 26 lakh (August 11 – August 15). At the same time, the market capitalization has increased by 5 thousand 51 crore 31 lakh taka.
The benchmark index ‘DSEX’ lost by 20.97 points or 0.35 percent, in the outgoing week. At the end of the week, the index stands at 5,903 points. The Shariah-based index ‘DSES’ dropped 10.19 points or 0.80 percent and therefore the index stands at 1,264 points. The blue-chip index ‘DS30’ increased by 46.62 points or 2.19 percent, hence the index stands at 2,179 points.
Shares and units worth 6 thousand 441 crore 12 lakh taka were traded in Dhaka Stock Exchange. At the end of the week, the market capitalization stood at 7 lakh 8 thousand 964 crore 40 lakh taka.
Shares and units of 398 companies were traded on Bourse during the week. Of these, 15 shares were unchanged, 278 companies declined, and 105 companies advanced.
Grameenphone Limited has ranked at the top of weekly trading on DSE. The Company records an average turnover of 100 crore 37 lakh taka.
Islamic Finance & Investments Limited ranked at the top of weekly gainers on DSE. The share has risen 47.27 percent to its highest price.
GQ Ball Pen Limited has ranked at the top of weekly losers on DSE. The share has dropped 13.99 percent lowest in the last week.
One of the Listed companies, National Polymer Limited has recommended 10.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported Consolidated EPS of Tk 2.27 paisa, and Consolidated NAV per share of Tk 30.63 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 18, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 22.
The Company also discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
As per the company’s consolidated life revenue account for April to June 2024, the excess of total income over total expenses, including claims (surplus), stood at Tk 1,394.24 million. This marks a significant increase from the surplus of Tk 823.68 million during the same period in 2023.
For the first half of 2024, from January to June, the company reported a surplus of Tk 2,177.57 million, compared to Tk 1,290.39 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Additionally, the Life Insurance Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, reached Tk 55,188.62 million, showing a net increase of Tk 5,892.25 million from Tk 49,296.37 million on June 30, 2023.
One of the Listed companies, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC has recommended 20% Cash dividend and 10% Cash Dividend to Sponsor Shareholder and Directors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported EPS of Tk 2.26 paisa, and NAV per share of Tk. 26.37 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 23, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 27.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has removed three audit firms from its panel for their failure to secure enlistment with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), according to a notice issued today.
The firms—A Hoque & Company, FAMES & R, and SK Barua & Company Chartered Accountants—were delisted following the FRC’s request. In December last year, the FRC published a list of enlisted audit firms and subsequently, in February, requested the BSEC to remove any firms that were not included on that list.
BSEC regulations mandate that financial statements signed by auditors outside its approved panel will not be accepted. With the removal of these three firms, the total number of audit firms on the BSEC panel has been reduced from 48 to 45.
Sources from the FRC revealed that 15-20 audit firms failed to secure enlistment last year, and approximately 45 chartered accountants are currently under restrictions imposed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Although the delisted firms can no longer audit issuer companies or listed securities, they are allowed to complete audit and assurance services that were initiated before their removal, the BSEC clarified.
