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TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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Issue 56, October 22, 2017

Money Market

ParametersCurrent PeriodEarlier PeriodChange
Average Call Money Rate 3.86%
(Oct 18 ’17)
3.86%
(Oct 11 ’17)
0.00%
Call Money Lending (Crore BDT) 8,028.00
(Oct 18 ’17)
8,094.00
(Oct 11 ’17)
0.82%
PricesWeighted Average Deposit Rate 4.93%
(Aug ’17)
4.89%
(Jul ’17)
0.04%
Weighted Average Lending Rate 9.46%
(Aug ’17)
9.51%
(Jul ’17)
0.05%
Spread 4.53%
(Aug ’17)
4.62%
(Jul ’17)
0.09%
YoY Private Sector Credit Growth 17.84%
(Aug ‘17)
16.94%
(Jul ‘17)
1.28%
Classified Loan % Total Outstanding 10.13%
(Jun ’17)
10.53%
(Mar ’17)
0.40%

Major Local Economic Indices

GDP Growth Rate 7.24%
(FY ’17)
7.11%
(FY ’16)
0.13%
Inflation (12 Months Average) 5.55%
(Sep ’17)
5.50%
(Aug ’17)
0.05%
Export 2,034.13
(Sep ’17)
2,255.86
(Sep ’16)
9.83%
Import (C&F) 4,701.20
(Aug ’17)
3,796.60
(Aug ’16)
23.83%
Foreign Remittance 853.73
(Sep ’17)
1,056.64
(Sep ’16)
19.20%
FX Reserve 33,234.10
(Oct 18 ’17)
31,664.28
(Oct 18 ’16)
4.96%

Figures are expressed in Million US$ unless otherwise mentioned

Capital Market

LocalDSEX 6,039.55
(Oct 19 ‘17)
6,064.41
(Oct 12 ‘17)
0.41%
CSCX 11,329.76
(Oct 19 ‘17)
11,377.84
(Oct 12 ‘17)
0.42%
CASPI 18,743.72
(Oct 19 ‘17)
18,825.92
(Oct 12 ‘17)
0.44%
GlobalNikkei 225 21,456.58
(Oct 20 ’17)
20,699.36
(Oct 13 ’17)
3.66%
Dow Jones Industrial Average 23,326.29
(Oct 20 ’17)
22,881.15
(Oct 13 ’17)
1.95%
FTSE 100 7,519.51
(Oct 20 ’17)
7,552.16
(Oct 13 ’17)
0.43%

Major Global Economic Indices

TypeCountryInflation2GDP Growth Rate1Unemployment Rate
G8United States 2.20% 2.20% 4.20% 3
Great Britain 3.00% 1.50% 4.30% 2
Euro Zone 1.50% 2.30% 9.10% 2
Major
Trade
Partners
China 1.60% 6.80% 3.95%1
India 3.28% 5.70% 4.47%3
Germany 1.80% 2.10% 3.60% 3
Singapore 0.40% 2 4.60% 32.20% 1

1-Jun’17; 2-Aug’17;3-Sep’17

Commodity Market

Crude Oil (Brent) [USD/bbl] 57.75 56.86 1.57%
Gold Spot (USD/t oz.) 1,280.47 1,301.76 1.64%
Wheat (CBOT) [USD/bu] 426 436.00 2.29%
Soyabean Oil (CBOT) [USD/lb] 34.16 33.67 1.46%

* Current Period refers to October 20, 2017 & Earlier Period Refers to October 13, 2017

Exchange Rates

EUR-USDLatest EUR to USD exchange rate was 1.1784. Previous week’s rate was 1.1825, change -0.35%.
GBP-USDLatest GBP to USD exchange rate 1.3190. Previous week’s rate was 1.3298,change -0.81%.
USD-JPYCurrent USD-JPY exchange rate is 113.5200. Previous week’s closing price was 111.8700, change +1.47%.
USD-AUDCurrent AUD to USD exchange rate 0.7817. Previous week’s rate was 0.7883, change -0.84%.

Banks News in Capital Market

  • MERCANBANK: Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.89 for July-September, 2017 as against Tk. 0.35 for July-September, 2016; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.91 for January-September, 2017 as against Tk. 1.68 for January-September, 2016. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 22.08 as of September 30, 2017 and Tk. NAV per share was Tk. 22.82 as of December 31, 2016.
  • October 19, 20173:00 PMISLAMIBANK
    October 23, 20173:30 PMEXIM
    October 24, 20173:00 PMDHAKABANK
    3:00 PMUTTARABANK
    October 25, 20173:00 PMEBL, FIRSTSBANK
    3:30 PMBRACBANK
    4.00 PMCITYBANK

    The Board of Directors meeting of following Banks for considering un-audited financial statements for the Third Quarter, 2017 will be held as per adjacent schedule.

  • DUTCHBANGL, TRUSTBANK and MTB: In response to DSE queries the Banks have informed that there is no undisclosed price sensitive information for recent unusual price hike.

Week in History

  • October 15, 2008 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes down 733.08 points, or 7.87%, the second worst day in the Dow’s history based on a percentage drop
  • October 16, 1984 – Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • October 17, 1979 – Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
  • October 18, 2003 – Bolivian gas conflict: Bolivian President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, is forced to resign and leave Bolivia.
  • October 19, 2005 – Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.
  • October 20, 1973 – The Sydney Opera House is opened by Elizabeth II after 14 years of construction
  • October 21, 1994 – North Korea nuclear weapons program: North Korea and the United States sign an Agreed Framework that requires North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program and agree to inspections

Disclaimer: This Document has been prepared and issued by R&D, DBL on the basis of the public information available in the market, sources of data believed to be reliable. All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the facts & information stated in the Document are accurate as on the date mentioned herein.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM

EMRANUL HUQ

MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO OF DHAKA BANK LIMITED

Dear Valued Patrons,

At the very onset, let me express my heartiest gratitude for allowing us to serve you and I also wanted to reach out to you directly with an assurance that Dhaka Bank is fully equipped to support you during this difficult time.

Last couple of weeks ago we all were living in a peaceful condition, performing our daily tasks freely and perfectly. Entire economy and business environment was also in a good shape, until COVID-19 put a forceful stoppage to the overall life style and economy of the world. We all know that social distancing and cleanliness are the keys to prevent this pandemic. Hence, we urge your conscious effort to limiting public interaction and suspending wherever possible.

YOUR SAFETY MEANS EVERYTHING TO US
In this current situation, Dhaka Bank and its employees are beside you where we are fully online, either working from home or at our offices under a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to serve you with limited branch banking and a full-fledged alternate delivery channel services.

WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR BANKING NEEDS
Our state of the art Mobile App, Dhaka Bank GO (Click https://bit.ly/2WVfieu) and Internet Banking - Dhaka Bank Direct gives you the freedom of banking online anytime from anywhere. You can check the balance and transfer money to any designated Banks including any Dhaka Bank or bKash Account, make utility bill payments and mobile top-up through our Mobile App and Internet Banking Services. Our ATMs are also running efficiently with availability of sufficient cash for your convenience where you can make cash withdrawals whenever the need arises. Mentionable, the withdrawal of cash from any ATMs within Bangladesh with Dhaka Bank Debit Cards are absolutely free of charges up till April 30, 2020 (Dhaka Bank will bear the cost). Our corporate customers can also use our completely safe and secured online platform Dhaka Bank C-Solution for Payments, Inter Bank Fund Transfers, etc.

Moreover, to fulfill your urgent requirement, we have a limited no. of branches up and running by ensuring all kinds of precautionary and safety measures for you.

GET IN TOUCH IF YOU ARE IN EXTREME EMERGENCY
In case of extreme emergency and facing difficulties in conducting banking transactions, please let us know through our 24/7 Contact Center number 16474 (or, dial +8809678016474 for ISD/Overseas Calls). We are always with you to combat your difficulties.

WE WILL FREQUENTLY UPDATE YOU
As you know we are going through a critical phase and the situation is novel to all of us. We are getting lot of new information from various sources everyday about COVID-19 which will be shared at www.dhakabankltd.com.

Thank you for your trust and continued support to us. I firmly believe that jointly we will be able to combat this situation and win against all the odds.

Please stay home, stay safe and take care of yourself and family.

Best regards,

Emranul Huq
Managing Director & CEO
Dhaka Bank Limited

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