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Daily Business News Flash November 10, 2021

Dhaka Bank inaugurated Khulshi Sub-branch

Dhaka Bank Limited inaugurated its Khulshi Sub-branch under CDA Avenue Branch in Chattagram recently. Jashim Uddin, Vice Chairman of Dhaka Bank, formally inaugurated the sub-branch while Emranul Huq, Managing Director & CEO, Dhaka Bank, virtually inaugurated the sub-branch on a digital platform.

Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/stock-corporate/dhaka-bank-inaugurated-khulshi-sub-branch-1636474049

Private container depots hike handling charges by 23%

Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (BICDA) has increased the charges for container handling by 23% citing recent fuel price hike and increase in other export-import cargo management costs. However, Bangladesh Freight Forwarder Association (BAFA) and exporters of readymade garments called the increase unreasonable. It will increase the export costs. The government hiked diesel and kerosene prices by Tk15 to Tk80 per litre on 3 November, following a volatile global market for crude oil.

Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/private-container-depots-hike-handling-charges-23-327619

 BKB gets three new DMDs

The state-owned Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) gets three new deputy managing directors (DMDs). The three are Chanu Gopal Ghosh, Mir Mofazzul Hossain and Salma Banu, says the bank in a statement on Monday. They have been promoted to the posts of DMD recently by the government and they have joined the BKB. Earlier, Chanu Gopal Ghosh was promoted as General Manager (GM) at the Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) where he served successfully. Later he performed as GM at the BKB for its Kushtia Division. He started his banking career with the BHBFC as a Senior Officer in 1996. He held important posts throughout his career including the post of administration, Audit & Recovery at the BHBFC. He also served at the Palli Sanchay Bank as GM of admin & accounts division. Now he is in charge of International Accounts Division, Internal Control & Compliance Division and in additional charge of Local Principal Office of the BKB.

Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/stock-corporate/bkb-gets-three-new-dmds-1636473882

 Shyamol Das joins Meghna Bank as DMD

Shyamol B. Das has joined Meghna Bank Limited as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Information Officer recently, says a statement. Prior to joining Meghna Bank, Mr. Shyamol was the senior executive vice president and chief information & digital officer at Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. Mr. Shyamol has been one of the top technocrats in the banking industry. Being an expert in technology and digital transformation, he has contributed to the banking industry in regards to development of digital banking system and payment channels, transformation of technology to businesses with much simplicity.

Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/shyamol-das-joins-meghna-bank-as-dmd-1636479707

Local and Global Stock Indices *

Index NameClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
DJIA$ 36,319.98
↓ 112.24 ↓ 0.31 %
FTSE100$ 7,274.04↓ 26.36↓ 0.36 %
Nikkei 225$ 29,135.85↓ 149.61↓ 0.51 %

World Commodities *

CommodityClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
Crude Oil (WTI)$ 84.22 ↑ 0.07↑ 0.08 %
Crude Oil (Brent)$ 85.07↑ 0.33↑ 0.39 %
Gold Spot$ 1,826.82↓ 5.10↓ 0.28 %

Major Currencies Exchange Rates Movement in Last Seven Days *

Exchange Rates
USD 1BDT 85.7500
GBP 1BDT 116.2599
EUR 1BDT 99.4271

*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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