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BSEC-BIDA to hold investment conference in Japan
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) to hold an investment conference in Japan after the United Arab Emirates, US & UK.
The capital market regulatory body and BIDA want to hold this conference at the end of November this year.
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, a tripartite meeting was held between the representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka, BIDA and BSEC at the Securities Commission Building in Agargaon of the capital.
BSEC Chairman Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam presided over the meeting, Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Itu Naoki, BIDA Executive Chairman Md. Lokman Hossain Mia was present.
Also present, Commissioner of BSEC Md. Abdul Halim, Dr. Sheikh Shamsuddin Ahmed, Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Dr. Rumana Islam, Executive Director Mahbubul Alam, BIDA Director Md. Ariful Haque, Abul Khair Mohammad Hafizullah Khan, BSEC Director Kausar Ali, Joint Director Rashedul Alam and other Japanese Embassy officials were present.
It is known that the main purpose of this tripartite meeting is to strengthen the relationship between the two friendly countries (Bangladesh-Japan) and to formulate and implement a comprehensive plan. Besides, Japan’s hosting of the investment summit to be held in Japan at the end of November this year is confirmed.
According to several sources present at the meeting, various aspects of friendly relations with Japan were discussed. Besides, the embassy officials assured the BSEC and BIDA about increasing Japanese investment in Bangladesh and taking comprehensive measures regarding the investment conference to be held next November.
It should be noted that BSEC has previously held road shows in the United Arab Emirates in July last year, in the United States in September and in the UK in December. Through these conferences, the people concerned have been trying to present the picture of Bangladesh’s development to foreigners and expatriates and to attract foreign investment in the country.
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.
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