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Important Business News Extracts Jul 01, 2019

Japan to lend $1.31b for Matarbari power plant

Japan has agreed to lend Bangladesh $1.31 billion under the 40th official development assistance (ODA) loan package for the construction of the Matarbari ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant. Earlier, Bangladesh signed a deal for over $1.2 billion with Japan for four projects, including the second metro rail connecting the capital’s airport and Kamalapur, during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Japan on May 28-31. Now, the total assistance of Japan under the 40th ODA reached $2.51 billion, which is 38.67 percent higher than the 39th. Monowar Ahmed, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), signed the exchange of notes with Hiroyasu Izumi, ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and the loan agreement with Hitoshi Hirata, Chief Representative of the Bangladesh office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The interest rate of the new loan is 0.09 percent for construction and 0.01 percent for consultation services while the front-end fee is 0.2 percent with 30 years of repayment period, including 10 years of grace period.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/japan-lend-131b-matarbari-power-plant-1765021

Most State Banks hit by Capital deficit

Six of the eight State Banks faced Capital shortfall in the first quarter of the year, a development that shoves the government under the spotlight for its non-action against the lenders’ errant ways. As of March, Agrani, BASIC, Janata, Rupali, Bangladesh Krishi and Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan had combined Capital shortfall of Tk 15,953.41 crore, according to Bangladesh Bank data. “The State Banks cannot continue this way,” said Ahsan H Mansur, Executive Director of the Policy Research Institute. The government injects Capital into the State Banks every year but there has been no improvement in their capital base or their corporate governance. In the last 17 years, the government has injected a total of Tk 20,584 crore into the State Banks. This year, it will provide Tk 1,500 crore.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/most-state-banks-hit-capital-deficit-1765027

BERC raises gas prices from today

The gas consumers will have to count an additional 32.8 per cent higher tariff on an average from the first day of the fiscal year (FY), 2019-20, as the energy regulator has announced the ‘biggest-ever’ hike with effect from today (July 01). The new weighted average natural gas tariff will be Tk 9.80 per cubic metre from the existing Tk 7.38. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Monwar Islam announced the tariff hike decision at a press conference in the commission’s office at Karwan Bazar in the city on Sunday. Household consumers having single-burner will have to pay Tk 925 per month instead of the existing Tk 750, while the double-burner users will have to pay Tk 975 instead of the existing Tk 800 following the hike.

Source: http://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/first-page/berc-raises-gas-prices-from-today-1561917488

VAT 5pc on online shopping comes into effect today

The value added tax (VAT) proposed in the budget for 2019-20 on online shopping comes into effect from today, albeit at a reduced rate and under a new calculation. Amidst the e-commerce industry’s outcry and campaigns, the rate has been reduced to 5 percent from 7.5 percent, the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) said in a statement yesterday. However, the taxes proposed on telecom services has remained unchanged, according to the statement. The VAT on online shopping will be calculated based on the difference between what a company pays for a product and sells it for, it said. For instance, if a company buys a product for Tk 100 and sells it at Tk 110, the 5 percent will be calculated on the Tk 10 difference, meaning the VAT will be Tk 0.5.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/vat-5pc-comes-effect-today-1765018

GPH to invest Tk 60m more in Star Allied Venture

GPH Ispat Ltd is going to invest Tk 60 million more in Star Allied Venture Ltd, which has recently been decided at a Board of Directors meeting. The investment will be made as equity against purchase of 50 acres of land at Mirsarai Economic Zone in Chattogram to set up a TBR Tyre Factory, the Company said in an official disclosure. Earlier, the GPH Ispat also invested as equity for 25,000 ordinary shares of Tk 100 each and the total value of the investment was Tk 2.50 million. The Star Allied Venture will form a joint venture Company with Yunnan Yongle Overseas Investment Co Ltd. (a subsidiary of Kunming Iron and Steel Holding Co Ltd, a state owned Company of China Government). The purpose of the formation of this joint venture (JV) company is to establish a JV investment in Bangladesh with an amount of US$ 2.30 billion.

Source: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/stock/gph-to-invest-tk-60m-more-in-star-allied-venture-1561878627

Govt set to approve draft SME Policy-2019 today

The government is set to approve the draft SME Policy – 2019 today (Monday), offering special policy and institutional support to boost the potential sector. The Ministry of Industries (MoI) has already drafted the policy by incorporating 11-point strategies, including access to finance and business support services for the SME sector. Other strategies include access to technology, innovation, education, training and information.

Source: http://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/govt-set-to-approve-draft-sme-policy-2019-today-1561916618

Perfee officially launched in Bangladesh

International electronic trading platform Perfee has been officially launched in Bangladesh with an aim to facilitate e-commerce services for all. Founder of Perfee, Michel Wu introduced the service along with local partners at a function at the Company’s Dhaka office on Saturday. General Manager Jie Bin and Business Development Head Asiev Chowdhury were present, among others, on the occasion. Logistic partner E-Courier’s Chief Executive Biplob Ghosh Rahul said Perfee has maintained a growing trend in early stage as we experienced in last couple of months during product delivery.

Source: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/perfee-officially-launched-in-bangladesh-1561876929

Mercy Miyang Tembon new WB Country Director

Mercy Miyang Tembon has recently been appointed as the World Bank’s new country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. The Cameroonian national will lead the implementation of the WB group’s country partnership framework in support of the development priorities of both countries. She will also lead the policy dialogue with government counterparts, civil society and other stakeholders to achieve country development goals.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/tembon-new-wb-country-director-1765024

Local and Global Stock Indices *

Index NameClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
DSEX5,421.62460↓8.42447 ↓0.16%
DJIA26,599.96
↑73.38↑0.28%
FTSE1007,425.63↑23.30↑0.31%
Nikkei 225 21,634.81↑358.89↑1.69%

World Commodities *

CommodityClose ValueValue ChangePercentage Change
Crude Oil (WTI)$ 59.71↑1.24↑2.12%
Crude Oil (Brent)$ 66.13↑1.39↑2.15%
Gold Spot $1,392.34 ↓17.21↓1.22%

Major Currencies Exchange Rates Movement in Last Seven Days *

Exchange Rates
USD 1BDT 82.9869
GBP 1BDT 105.3130
EUR 1BDT 94.3264
INR 1BDT 1.2012

*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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