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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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TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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Daily Business News Flash August 25, 2021

Forex reserves cross record $48 billion mark

The country’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a new record crossing the $48 billion mark following the $1.45 billion financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In addition to remittances sent by expatriates, the IMF aid mainly contributed to the surge in forex reserves. Foreign exchange reserves in Bangladesh have reached new heights due to the positive trend of remittances sent by expatriates and the addition of loan assistance from the IMF. The reserve crossed the $46 billion-mark on 28 June while $45.01 billion-mark on 3 May and crossed the $44 billion mark on 24 February this year and touched the $40 billion-mark on October 28 last year.

Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/forex-reserves-cross-record-48-billion-mark-292702

 Bengal Commercial Bank signed agreement with CRISL

Bengal Commercial Bank signed an agreement with Credit Rating Information & Services Limited (CRISL) for credit rating of the bank on Wednesday at the bank’s Head Office in the city. Tarik Morshed, Managing Director & CEO of Bengal Commercial Bank, and Mozaffar Hossain, President & CEO of CRISL, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/stock-corporate/bengal-commercial-bank-signed-agreement-with-crisl-1629823381

 IBBL signs MoU with NOVOAIR

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) and NOVOAIR Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding corporate facilities at the Islami Bank Tower in the city on Tuesday. Under this agreement, Islami Bank’s Debit and Khidmah Credit Card holders, staff and their family members will enjoy special discount facilities on Air Ticketing, 3-6 months EMI and POS services with NOVOAIR. IBBL Debit/Khidmah card holders can also avail themselves of special accommodation packages and EMI facilities in renowned hotels.

Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/ibbl-signs-mou-with-novoair-1629822374

Local and Global Stock Indices *

Index NameClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
DJIA$ 35,366.26
↑30.55↑0.09%
FTSE100$ 7,125.78↑16.76↑0.24%
Nikkei 225$ 27,724.33↓7.77 ↓0.03%

World Commodities *

CommodityClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
Crude Oil (WTI)$ 67.18↓ 0.36↓0.53%
Crude Oil (Brent)$ 70.69↓0.36↓0.51%
Gold Spot$ 1,794.84↓8.06↓0.45%

Major Currencies Exchange Rates Movement in Last Seven Days *

Exchange Rates
USD 1BDT 85.1500
GBP 1BDT 116.8343
EUR 1BDT 100.0257

*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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