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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 75, March 04, 2018

Money Market

ParametersCurrent PeriodEarlier PeriodChange
Average Call Money Rate 4.27%
(Mar 01 ’18)
4.28%
(Feb 13 ’18)
0.01%
Call Money Lending (Crore BDT) 8,039.90
(Mar 01 ’18)
8,409.60
(Feb 22 ’18)
4.40%
PricesWeighted Average Deposit Rate 4.91%
(Dec ’17)
4.90%
(Nov ’17)
0.01%
Weighted Average Lending Rate 9.35%
(Dec ’17)
9.30%
(Nov ’17)
0.05%
Spread 4.44%
(Dec ’17)
4.40%
(Nov’17)
0.04%
YoY Private Sector Credit Growth 18.36%
(Jan ‘18)
18.13%
(Dec ‘17)
0.23%
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%
(Dec ’17)
5.52%
(Dec ’16)
0.18%
Export 3,408.85
(Jan ’18)
3,292.23
(Jan ’17)
3.54%
Import (C&F) 4,692.10
(Dec ’17)
3,994.10
(Dec ’16)
17.48%
Foreign Remittance 1,149.00
(Feb ’18)
940.75
(Feb ’17)
22.14%
FX Reserve 33,368.14
(Feb 28 ‘17)
32,556.66
(Feb 28 ‘17)
2.49%

Figures are expressed in Million US$ unless otherwise mentioned

Capital Market

LocalDSEX5,870.83
(Mar 01 ‘18)
5,906.98
(Feb 22 ‘18)
0.61%
CSCX 10,997.64
(Mar 01 ‘18)
11,019.16
(Feb 22 ‘18)
0.20%
CASPI 18,218.98
(Mar 01 ‘18)
18,251.70
(Feb 22 ‘18)
0.18%
GlobalNikkei 225 21,887.35
(Mar 02 ‘18)
21,887.35
(Feb 23 ’18)
3.26%
Dow Jones Industrial Average 25,294.60
(Mar 02 ‘18)
25,294.60
(Feb 23 ’18)
3.01%
FTSE 100 7,042.95
(Mar 02 ‘18)
7,042.95
(Feb 23 ’18)
2.50%

Major Global Economic Indices

TypeCountryInflation2GDP Growth Rate1Unemployment Rate1
G8United States 2.10% 2.50% 4.10% 2
Great Britain 3.00% 1.40% 4.40%
Euro Zone 1.20% 3 2.70% 8.60% 2
Major
Trade
Partners
China 1.50% 6.80% 3.90%
India 5.07% 7.20% 6.06% 3
Germany 1.40% 3 2.90% 3.60% 2
Singapore 0.00% 3.60% 2.10%

1-Dec’17;2-Jan’18; 3-Feb’18

Commodity Market

Crude Oil (Brent) [USD/bbl] 61.25 67.31 9.00%
Gold Spot (USD/t oz.) 1,322.75 1,328.71 0.45%
Wheat (CBOT) [USD/bu] 500.00 464.25 7.70%
Soyabean Oil (CBOT) [USD/lb] 32.30 32.56 0.80%

* Current Period refers to March 02, 2018 & Earlier Period Refers to February 23, 2018

Exchange Rates

EUR-USDLatest EUR to USD exchange rate was 1.2317. Previous week’s rate was 1.2295, change +0.18%.
GBP-USDLatest GBP to USD exchange rate 1.3802. Previous week’s rate was 1.3971, change -1.21%.
USD-JPYCurrent USD-JPY exchange rate is 105.7500. Previous week’s closing price was 106.2100, change -0.43%.
USD-AUDCurrent AUD to USD exchange rate 0.7760. Previous week’s rate was 0.7905, change -1.83%.

Banking News in Capital Market

  • IDLC: The Company has requested the shareholders to update their respective BO Accounts with 12 digits e-TIN number, Bank Account, mailing address, contact number through their respective Depository Participant (DP) before the Record Date.
  • TRUSTBANK: The Company has informed that Mr. Faruq Mainuddin Ahmed has been appointed as the MD and CEO of the Company with effect from February 18, 2018.
  • ABB1STMF: On the close of operation on February 22, 2018, the Fund has reported NAV of Tk. 12.50 per unit on the basis of current market price and Tk. 11.28 per unit on the basis of cost price against face value of Tk. 10.00.
  • EBL1STMF: On the close of operation on February 22, 2018, the Fund has reported NAV of Tk. 11.90 per unit on the basis of current market price and Tk. 10.98 per unit on the basis of cost price against face value of Tk. 10.00.
  • DUTCHBANGL: The Board of Directors has recommended 30% cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2017. Date of AGM: 29.03.2018

Week in History

    • February 25, 2009 – Members of the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny at their headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in 74 deaths.
    • February 26, 1995 – The UK’s oldest investment banking institute, Barings Bank, collapses after a rogue securities broker Nick Leeson loses $1.4 billion by speculating on the Singapore International Monetary Exchange using futures contracts.
    • February 27, 2007 – The Shanghai Stock Exchange falls 9%, the largest drop in ten years.
    • February 28, 2013 – Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so since Pope Gregory XII, in 1415.
    • March 01, 2006 – English-language Wikipedia reaches its one millionth article, Jordanhill railway station.
    • March 02, 1947 – Yahoo! is incorporated.
    • March 03, 2005 – Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling.

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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