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Stock turnover continues to fall
The turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell today, but the prime index rose slightly although most of the stocks struggled the whole day to get buyers amid thin participation of investors.
The turnover, an important indicator of the stock market, fell 7.85pc to Tk 1,666 crore.
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, edged up 12 points, or 0.19pc, to 6,564.
The DS30, the index that consists of blue-chip companies, edged down 0.38pc to 2,365, while the DSES, the shariah-based index, was up 0.02pc at 1,436.
Among the tradable stocks, 131 advanced, 78 declined and 166 remained the same.
Associated Oxygen topped the gainers’ list with a 10pc rise.
The Peninsula Chittagong, ADN Telecom, Fareast Islami Life Insurance, and Lub-rref (Bangladesh) also rose over 9pc.
Jute Spinners suffered the highest correction, sliding 7.98pc. Kohinoor Chemicals, International Leasing Financial Services, Orion Infusion, and Union Capital also declined more than 4pc.
The Caspi, the all-share price index of the Chattogram Stock Exchange, increased 25 points, or 0.13pc to end at 19,344.
Of the issues that traded on the port city bourse, 91 advanced, 63 declined, and 107 did not show any price movement.
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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