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"Where
is
the
wisdom
we
have
lost
in
knowledge?
Where
is
the
knowledge
we
have
lost
in
information?"-TS
E.
"Wisdom
&
knowledge
shall
be
the
stability
of
thy
Times"--RF.
Knowledge
&
wisdom
do
not
drop
out
of
the
sky,
work
is
required.
We
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Bangladesh Stock Market Lures Investors Hungry For Next Vietnam
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Yawer Sayeed returned to his native Bangladesh from Australia to set up a money-management company in 1999. After eight lean years his business is booming.
A military-backed government in place since January has lured investors by pledging to sell state enterprises and arresting about 150 former officials to fight corruption. The Dhaka Stock Exchange Index is at a 10-year high, up 66 percent this year, making it Asia's top performer after China..click here More news
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=ajYCq0jTs6Fo&refer=home
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KNIT+ TEX BANGLADESH 2008 International EXPO
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Bangladesh growth potential re-affirmed at Harvard--Mamun Rashid (Daily Star)
Bangladesh stands out among developing nations, courtesy of a few positive aspects that clearly differentiates it from other nations in similar phases of economic development. Its substantial human resources, cheap labour, diverse foreign investment opportunities, the prospect of doubling foreign remittances, its proactive civil society and many achievements of its vast network of NGOs, and a rapidly expanding private sector, make it clear that Bangladesh has the potential for an extremely bright future.
Among its many peers, Bangladesh is perhaps unique with its `society centric' nature. These were reiterated by two of Bangladesh's ambassadors' to the United States, one present and one former, Ambassador Humayun Kabir and Ambassador Farooq Sobhan, at the two-day long first ever Bangladeshi conference at perhaps the most prominent seat of higher learning - Harvard University.
Ambassador Kabir, unlike many of our `too articulate' envoys was focused on saying, ”In Bangladesh, we are currently passing through a complex process of rediscovering our soul, and in the process, reinventing our identity as a modern and moderate nation. Two interlocking priorities are now defining our future. One is the effort to strengthen democracy and the other is to create and maintain decent economic opportunities for our people in an environment of peace and harmony. While our egalitarian social structure represents the solid foundation for democracy in Bangladesh, there is clear consensus that only democratic governance may lift Bangladesh to a middle income country."
He added, “The logic is simple. Being a society centric nation with incredible entrepreneurial ability of individuals, only all-inclusive and participatory democracy at all levels can effectively channel the enormous energy, creativity and dynamism of the common people towards good governance and true development. “
Another speaker, Syed Saad Andaleeb, who teaches marketing at Pennsylvania University, also emphasized the need for good governance. In marketing parlance, where customer satisfaction and loyalty get prime billing, it is said that marketing is not the job of the marketing department alone; everyone in the organization must work to deliver customer satisfaction. In nation building similarly everyone must play their part; school teachers and professors must work seriously everyday to nurture the nation's talent, doctors must not be caught moonlighting, judges must deliver justice, policeman must maintain law and order, companies and individuals must pay their taxes. If everyone plays by the rules of society, doing what they are supposed to do instead of looking over their shoulders to check on others, we will have made immediate and enormous progress.”
His colleague from Columbia, Dr. Rounaq Jahan echoed the same tone` “If we are always appraised by our students every year on our teaching quality, our politicians possibly deserve it more and they should take it in good spirit and make corrective measures.”
Other speakers like the former chief tax collector, Dr. Mashiur Rahman, and the editor of Prothom Alo, Matiur Rahman, both agreed that rights to dissent and opposition are the basic preambles of democracy and intellectually and morally inspired political leadership can only take us forward to the next trajectory of growth.
Bangladeshi scholars from Bangladesh, North America, Australia and Europe, all agreed that Bangladesh has a bright future, provided the people `who matter' come forward with a `few immediate fixes', clear all bottlenecks towards wealth creation and ensure distribution through better governance and an accountable political regime.
However this is not something new that we didn't know. What's new is Bangladesh is coming onto the radar of the 'biggies'. The 'biggies' are getting increasingly engaged in the possible future of Bangladesh. The resilience of Bangladesh and its success despite numerous adversities, has shown them that the country has a future, perhaps even a bright one, emanating from a tolerant society, disciplined and young workforce, people ready to sacrifice democracy for the time being to restore democracy in its true form and a `no bullshit' entrepreneur class truly focused on wealth creation and able to make best use of the resources available. In January this year, Bangladeshi executives working for the Wall Street corporations highlighted this and now the Harvard conference on the 13th and 14th June only re-affirmed that Bangladesh truly has a bright future, provided we play the game well. The writer is a banker and economic analyst. This article was prepared with the assistance of Mahmood Akhter working with a Harvard affiliate
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The feeling is mutual ------M. Imtiaz Mazumder (sept 1st)
THE SEC implemented revised mutual fund regulations on July 22. According to the amended rule, mutual funds are prohibited from issuing new shares either in the form of right or bonus shares to increase their capital bases.
The SEC also imposed restrictions on mutual funds asking them not to offer pre-emptive rights shares or private placement. This implies that mutual fund shares should be offered and sold to the public through brokers/dealers but not to a pre-selected buyer or a group of buyers.
The SEC's decision to amend fund rules brought numerous investors into the street as most of the mutual funds lost value (in some cases more than 20% in a single trading session) during that volatile market (late June to mid-July) and worried investors began demonstrating against the officials of SEC...More
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Introducing financial trading rooms in business schools-------M. Imtiaz Mazumder
MOST of the public and private universities in Bangladesh offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees (BBA, MBA etc.) with major concentration in Business, Finance and Accounting. However, none is aware of whether these universities offer courses on stock trading and market micro-structure. The price discovery process of stocks is discussed theoretically and empirically in a 'market micro-structure and equity trading' course. Students may learn about investing in an 'investment and portfolio theory' course. But, stock trading is different from investing. However, both converge in the long run because portfolio managers trade to convert an investment decision to a portfolio position. Since many of these Finance and Accounting graduates will build their career as professional portfolio managers, buy/sell side analysts, investment bankers etc., it is important that they receive class-room training and experiment on real-life stock trading. An introduction of financial trading room in business schools of these universities will offer students a balance between theory and practice..more
Bangladesh to keep enjoying GSP facilities in US
Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury yesterday said Bangladesh would "continue to enjoy the GSP facilities as before” in the United States.
The adviser said the news came to him as the US authorities informed the Bangladesh mission in Washington about the latest decision.
"For now, I can say that the continuation of GSP facilities is a good news for Bangladesh,” the adviser told reporters at the ministry. “We will continue to work diplomatically with our American friends for further extension...more
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Local Business News
from The Daily Star
Garment purchase orders pour in
More international buyers are
coming to Bangladesh despite the global financial recession
as they think China, one of the major competitors of
Bangladesh, is no more viable for them due to higher prices
of apparel items-----Refayet
Ullah Mirdha
40pc imported food items to be unloaded at
Mongla Port
Forty percent of the imported food
items will be unloaded at Mongla Port as part of the
government's plan to activate the seaport, in efforts to
reduce regional disparity, an adviser said yesterday
Bankers should not fear to invest in RMG
sector
BGMEA President Anwar-Ul-Alam
Chowdhury Parvez has suggested that bankers should not fear
to invest in the garment sector as the flow of foreign
buying orders to Bangladesh is increasing
RPGCL posts 52pc rise in net profit
Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company
Limited (RPGCL) has earned Tk 167.11 crore in revenue for
fiscal 2007-08, which is an 82.20 percent rise from the
previous fiscal year
Cement makers eye ME, Africa
Local cement makers now weigh the
feasibility of several import proposals they recently
received from Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Kenyan
companies
ACI, Shinepukur get off to a good start
ACI Formulations and Shinepukur
Ceramics, two private sector companies, received good
responses from retail investors yesterday, on the very first
day of their share trading, an evidence of encouragement for
listing profitable companies under direct listing
regulations
Banglalink posts 19pc revenue rise
The country's second largest
mobile phone operator Banglalink posted a 19 percent revenue
increase in third quarter compared to the previous quarter,
thanks to its lower subsidy given to new connections
Margin loan ratio reset at 1:1.5
The stock market regulator
yesterday raised the margin loan rate by 50 percent
re-fixing the margin loan ratio at 1:1.5, instead of 1:1
ratio, officials said
CNG show kicks off Nov 22
A four-day exhibition on
compressed natural gas (CNG) is set to begin in Dhaka on
November 22, aiming to expand the market for natural
gas-based vehicles and accessories, by creating awareness
about the technology and safety issues, organisers said
yesterday
RMG exports shake off credit crunch fallout
The export promotion boss
yesterday ruled out any fallout from the global credit
crunch on Bangladesh's garment exports after two main items,
woven and knitwear, registered 44.66 percent growth in the
first quarter of the current fiscal year
Inflation may ease in crisis
World commodity prices decline as demand slows
The country's inflation is likely
to come down in the coming days as global commodity prices
have taken a beating from the ongoing financial turmoil
across the world, analysts said yesterday
Apparel industry unveils ambitious target for
export
Bangladesh apparel-industry
leaders yesterday unveiled an ambitious export target of US
$ 25 billion and additional 2 million jobs in next five
years, keeping well in mind the impacts of possible
long-term recession following the recent global financial
crisis
BB waiting out rough weather
Bangladesh Bank will wait for a
suitable timing to reinvest the “now absolutely protected”
foreign currency reserves it earlier diverted to safe
deposits, mostly with the central banks of other countries,
in the wake of global financial crisis
Global action must to combat market turmoil
Finance Adviser Mirza Azizul Islam
yesterday expressed grave concern over the possible adverse
impact of global financial turmoil on the developing
countries
EPZs in western region offer good prospect
With lower tariff of industrial
plots and an atmosphere free from labour unrest, the export
processing zones (EPZs) in the western region of the country
offer a good prospect for labour intensive industries, the
Bepza executive chairman told a visiting Taiwanese team in
the port city yesterday
No more cheap SIM cards
Mobile phone operators have
reduced subsidy on SIM cards, putting their plan to connect
people in rural areas at risk
Air Asia may fly from Dhaka
The government is likely to allow
operation of low-cost airline, Air Asia Berhad, from Dhaka
DSE market capitalisation crosses Tk 1
trillion mark
The market capitalisation of Dhaka
Stock Exchange yesterday reached Tk Tk 1,00,970 crore (over
Tk 1 trillion) for the first time on the trading debut of
First Security Bank shares
Dhaka to host int’l quality control
conference
Bangladesh will host the 33rd
conference of the International Convention on Quality
Control Circles in Dhaka on October 23-26, organisers said
yesterday
Made in Bangladesh fair in New York Oct 17-19
A Bangladeshi product-based
exhibition styled 'Made in Bangladesh' will be held in New
York October 17-19 for promoting the country's world-class
commodities in the United States
NBR honours 316 taxpayers
The National Board of Revenue (NBR)
yesterday awarded 316 taxpayers of six divisions to
recognise and appreciate their contribution to the national
exchequer as it celebrated the first National Income Tax Day
Gazipur RMG units go back to production
The Gazipur based garment factory
owners, some of whom were affected by the month-long labour
unrest in August, are now upbeat on fulfilling this year's
export target of their produces, expressing their
satisfaction over the government measures to keep law and
order situation under control
100-day job scheme starts for 20 lakh poor
The government yesterday launched
a 100-day employment generation scheme for 20 lakh hardcore
poor across the country to mitigate their sufferings during
lean season
SEC fines directors of twin companies
The stock market regulator has
fined 10 directors of two listed companies on charges of
violating securities laws
Stocks close almost flat for second day
Dhaka stocks closed almost flat
for a second day with prices of majority shares going down
WB recognises two Bangladesh reforms
The World Bank (WB) for the first
time has recognised two regulatory reforms carried out by
Bangladesh between June 2007 and June 2008, according to
Doing Business 2009 survey released yesterday
Lone firm shines in diamond cutting
Diamonds cut and polished in
Bangladesh have grabbed the limelight on the international
market
Saleh Carpet trade on DSE suspended
Dhaka Stock Exchange suspended
yesterday the trading of Saleh Carpet, a listed company
belonging to Z category, on finding some irregularities in
the company
FBCCI urges businessmen to keep prices within
people's reach
The FBCCI president urged
businesspeople for keeping prices of basic commodities
within people's reach by not making unreasonable profits
during the month of Ramadan at a meeting in Dhaka yesterday
Private sector's shares in investment, export
ever-increasing
The private sector has already
demonstrated its capacity and buoyancy Bangladesh's economy
as the shares of this sector in terms of investment and
export is ever-increasing, said the president of the
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)
yesterday
Only a few steal the show
Titas Gas, the state-run gas
distribution and transmission company, tops the turnover
leaders' list of Dhaka Stock Exchange for a fifth week.
Prior to Titas' entry, Beximco Pharma, ACI Limited and
Square Pharma have also topped the list in July
Intelligent buildings grab limelight
Intelligent buildings, the latest trend in
office and residential real estate, are gradually becoming
popular in Bangladesh |
Source of New Nation
World Bank President Robert Zoellick has assured
Bangladesh of continued support to its various
development projects.He appreciated the caretaker
government's performance on electoral, governance
and economic reforms
Recently, AKTEL, country's one of the largest
telecom service providers signed an agreement with
the Shin Shin Apparels Limited,
Bangladesh Hotels and Restaurants Directory" listing
almost all the hotels and restaurants in Dhaka,
Chitagong, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet has been published
in Bangladesh for the first time
Price of almost all vegetables
and potherb items with the exception of potato and
papaw increased as per whims of the retail sellers
during the last four days from Thursday despite the
efforts of the government to keep prices stable
ONE Bank Limited opened its
3rd booth at the DTM (Ops) office premises in the
General Cargo Berth Area of Chita gong Port on
August 16, 2007 |
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