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

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Daily Business News Flash September 11, 2023

Chinese firm to invest $19.5 million in Mongla EPZ

Chinese factory M/s QSL.S Garments Co, is going to set up a RMG industry in Mongla EPZ (MEPZ) with an investment of $ 19.5 million. In presence of the Executive Chairman Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and M/s QSL.S Garments Co, signed an agreement to this effect at BEPZA Complex, Dhaka today (10 September). Nafisa Banu, Member (Finance) of BEPZA and Mr. Wanle Xuan, Managing Director of QSL.S Garments Co., Ltd. signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. This fully foreign owned company will produce annually 6 million pcs of woven & knit garments products like Shirt, T-Shirt, Jacket, Pant, Shorts, etc. They will create employment opportunities for 2598 Bangladeshi nationals.

Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/chinese-firm-invest-195-million-mongla-epz-698054

 Cotton waste the new cash cow

Cotton waste is turning into a new cash cow for Bangladesh as it is increasingly being sold abroad although local garment exporters are in favour of retaining and recycling it. Cotton waste refers to textile waste generated in the spinning, weaving and textile industry, coming in formats such as fibres, threads or fabric pieces depending on the stage of the transformation process. Cotton waste exports marked a significant rise of 76.77 percent year-on-year to fetch $84.85 million in the July-August period, the first two months of the current fiscal year, as per the Export Promotion Bureau. Last fiscal year, Bangladesh exported $411.12 million worth of cotton waste. Even a few years ago, it was less than $100 million. Bangladesh generates around 4,00,000 tonnes of cotton waste a year. If recycled, it could be used to manufacture exportable garments worth $6 billion. However, most of the cotton waste is being exported for its high price, driven by a higher demand.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/cotton-waste-the-new-cash-cow-3415906

Local and Global Stock Indices *

Index NameClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
DJIA$ 34,576.59
↑ 75.86↑ 0.22 %
FTSE100$ 7,478.19↑ 36.47↑ 0.49 %
Nikkei 225$ 32,442.67↓ 164.17↓ 0.50 %

World Commodities *

CommodityClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
Crude Oil (WTI)$ 87.02 ↓ 0.49↓ 0.56 %
Crude Oil (Brent)$ 90.43 ↓ 0.22↓ 0.24 %
Gold Spot$ 1,923.32↑ 4.24 ↑ 0.22 %

Major Currencies Exchange Rates Movement in Last Seven Days *

Exchange Rates
CurrencyLowestHighest
USD 1BDT 110.0000
BDT 110.0000

*World Commodities & Local and Global Stock Indices data are taken from bloomberg.com<

* Exchange Rates are taken from BB website, as on latest update.<

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.

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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.

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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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