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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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TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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Issue 67, January 07, 2018

Money Market

ParametersCurrent PeriodEarlier PeriodChange
Average Call Money Rate3.97%
(Jan 03 ’18)
4.03%
(Dec 27 ’17)
0.06%
Call Money Lending (Crore BDT) 5,702.00
(Dec 27 ’17)
6,421.00
(Dec 27 ’17)
11.20%
PricesWeighted Average Deposit Rate 4.90%
(Nov ’17)
4.89%
(Oct ’17)
0.01%
Weighted Average Lending Rate 9.30%
(Nov ’17)
9.39%
(Oct ’17)
0.09%
Spread 4.40%
(Nov ’17)
4.50%
(Oct ’17)
0.10%
YoY Private Sector Credit Growth 19.06%
(Oct ‘17)
18.63%
(Sep ‘17)
0.43%
Classified Loan % Total Outstanding 10.67%
(Sep’17)
10.13%
(Jun’17)
0.54%

Major Local Economic Indices

GDP Growth Rate 7.28%
(FY ’17)
7.11%
(FY ’16)
0.17%
Inflation (12 Months Average) 5.70%
(Oct ’17)
5.59%
(Oct ’17)
0.11%
Export 3,057.11
(Nov’17)
2,878.09
(Nov’16)
6.22%
Import (C&F) 5,342.20
(Oct’17)
4,124.70
(Oct’16)
29.52%
Foreign Remittance 1,167.18
(Dec’17)
958.73
(Dec ’16)
21.74%
FX Reserve 32,005.27
(Jan 03 ’18)
32,235.85
(Jan 03’17)
0.72%

Figures are expressed in Million US$ unless otherwise mentioned

Capital Market

LocalDSEX 6,318.27
(Jan 04 ‘18)
6,244.52
(Dec 28 ‘17)
1.18%
CSCX 19,782.70
(Jan 04 ‘18)
11,649.62
(Dec 28 ‘17)
1.14%
CASPI 19,494.99
(Jan 04 ‘18)
19,268.04
(Dec 28 ‘17)
1.18%
GlobalNikkei 225 23,724.41
(Jan 05 ’18)
22,764.78
(Dec 29 ’17)
4.22%
Dow Jones Industrial Average 25,073.24
(Jan 05 ’18)
24,744.45
(Dec 29 ’17)
1.33%
FTSE 100 7,710.42
(Jan 05 ’18)
7,696.80
(Dec 29 ’17)
0.18%

Major Global Economic Indices

TypeCountryInflation3GDP Growth Rate1Unemployment Rate2
G8United States 2.20% 2.30% 4.10% 4
Great Britain 3.10% 1.70% 4.30%
Euro Zone 1.40% 4 2.60% 8.80%
Major
Trade
Partners
China 1.70% 6.80% 3.95%
India 4.88% 6.30% 4.89% 4
Germany 1.70% 4 2.80% 3.60%
Singapore 0.60% 3.10% 42.20%1

1-Sep’17;2-Oct’17;3-Nov’17;4-Dec’17

Commodity Market

Crude Oil (Brent) [USD/bbl] 67.33 66.87 0.69%
Gold Spot (USD/t oz.) 1,318.24 1,302.80 1.19%
Wheat (CBOT) [USD/bu] 431.75 427.00 1.11%
Soyabean Oil (CBOT) [USD/lb] 33.91 33.26 1.95%

* Current Period refers to January 5, 2018 & Earlier Period Refers to December 29, 2017

Exchange Rates

EUR-USDLatest EUR to USD exchange rate was 1.2054. Previous week’s rate was 1.2005, change +0.41%.
GBP-USDLatest GBP to USD exchange rate 1.3558. Previous week’s rate was 1.3513, change +0.33%.
USD-JPYCurrent USD-JPY exchange rate is 113.2300. Previous week’s closing price was 112.6900, change +0.48%.
USD-AUDCurrent AUD to USD exchange rate 0.7842. Previous week’s rate was 0.7809, change +0.42%.

Banking News in Capital Market

  • RUPALIBANK: Board of Directors will be held on January 04, 2018 at 3:00 PM to consider,
    among others, un-audited financial statements for the First Quarter (Q1), Second Quarter (Q2)
    and Third Quarter (Q3) periods.
  • EBL1STMF: On the close of operation on December 28, 2017, reported NAV is Tk. 12.15 per unit
    at current market price basis and Tk. 11.07 per unit at cost price basis against face value of Tk.
    10.00.
  • TRUSTB1MF: On the close of operation on December 28, 2017, reported NAV is Tk. 12.60 per
    unit on the basis of current market price and Tk. 10.97 per unit on the basis of cost price
    against face value of Tk. 10.00.
  • EXIM1STMF: On the close of operation on December 28, 2017, reported NAV is Tk. 12.88 per
    unit on the basis of current market price and Tk. 11.13 per unit on the basis of cost price against
    face value of Tk. 10.00.

Week in History

    • December 31, 20179 – Starting date of Valletta as European Capital of Culture.
    • January 01, 2007 – Bulgaria and Romania join the EU.
    • January 02, 1974 – United States President Richard Nixon signs a bill lowering the maximum U.S. speed limit to 55 MPH in order to conserve gasoline during an OPEC embargo.
    • January 03, 2009 – The first block of the blockchain of the decentralized payment system Bitcoin, called the Genesis block, was established by the creator of the system, Satoshi Nakamoto.
    • January 04, 2010 – The Burj Khalifa, the current tallest building in the world, officially opens in Dubai.
    • January 05, 1976 – The Khmer Rouge proclaim the Constitution of Democratic Kampuchea.
    • January 06 2001 – Congress certifies George W. Bush winner of 2000 elections.

Disclaimer: This Document has been prepared and issued by R&D, DBL on the basis of the public information available in the market, sources of data believed to be reliable. All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the facts & information stated in the Document are accurate as on the date mentioned herein.

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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