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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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Daily Business News Flash February 22, 2022

Nagad-linked investors desperate for multipurpose NBFI licence

A group of investors linked with mobile financial service operator Nagad Ltd have turned desperate to obtain a multipurpose licence that does not exist in Bangladesh. They are vying for a permission that would licence their company to simultaneously operate as a non-bank financial institution (NBFI), mobile financial service (MFS) provider and microcredit lender.Why the investors are pressing for a three-in-one licence is still subject to huge speculation. But what is clear is that financial experts are not in favour of a hybrid financial institution. They instead recommend adopting more regulations for the 34 companies in the NBFI sector.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/nagad-linked-investors-desperate-multipurpose-nbfi-licence-2967626

Invest to develop climate-smart agriculture

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque yesterday urged rich nations to invest more to invent climate-smart agriculture and food systems and support developing countries. He also urged them to establish climate justice to sustain agricultural production and food security by tackling the adverse effects of global warming. The AIM for Climate is a joint venture between the United Arab Emirates and the United States. It was officially launched at the 26th United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow of Scotland last year. The objective of the five-year initiative is to increase investment, research and expansion of cooperation in the innovation of climate-smart agricultural technology and food systems to address the adverse effects of climate change. Initially, $4 billion has been invested. At present, 36 countries, including Bangladesh, and 75 non-governmental organisations are partners of the platform.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/tk-1059cr-project-the-offing-build-5g-network-2967616

Chattogram port sets record in container handling in January

Chattogram port has set a record in container handling and goods transport in January 2022. A record number of 292,000 containers were handled at the country’s premier seaport, in the first month of the new year. Chattogram Port Secretary Omar Farooq confirmed the matter today and said that a record number of two lakh 92 thousand single containers were unloaded at the port in January this year alone.According to the data, an average of 2 lakh 68 thousand TEUS containers have been handled in Chattogram Port every month in January 21. The container handling was 2 lakh 80 thousand units in January 2021.

Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/chattogram-port-sets-record-container-handling-january-373531

Local and Global Stock Indices *

Index NameClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
DJIA$ 34,079.18
↓232.85↓0.68 %
FTSE100$ 7,484.33↓29.29↓0.39%
Nikkei 225$ 26,292.21↓618.66↓2.30%

World Commodities *

CommodityClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
Crude Oil (WTI)$ 93.86↓2.79↓3.06%
Crude Oil (Brent)$ 96.87↑1.48↑1.55%
Gold Spot$ 1,908.57↑2.28↑0.12%

Major Currencies Exchange Rates Movement in Last Seven Days *

Exchange Rates
USD 1BDT 86.00
GBP 1BDT 116.9084
EUR 1BDT 97.3950

*CURRENCIES AND COMMODITIES ARE TAKEN FROM BLOOMBERG.<

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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