News on Oct 31 2007

Recommendation of Dividend of QUSDR [Oct 31 2007 9:40AM] Quasem Drycellls Ltd has recommended 10% cash dividend for the year ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 30 Dec '07 at 10:30 am at IDEB Bhaban, 160/A Kakrail, Dhaka. Record Date is on 28 Nov '07.

Recommendation of Dividend of SIHAM [Oct 31 2007 9:41AM] Saiham Textile Mills Ltd has recommended 10% cash dividend for the year ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 26 Dec '07 at 11 am at Mill Premises, Noyapara, Saihamnagar, Madhabpur, Habiganj. Book Closure is from 30 Nov to 26 Dec '07.

Recommendation of Dividend of APXWV [Oct 31 2007 9:41AM] Apex Weaving & Finishing Mills Ltd has recommended 10% Cash Dividend for the yr.ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held 11 Dec '07 at 9:30 am at Shooting Complex ,Gulshan-1,Dhaka. Book Closure is from 16 Nov to 11 Dec '07.

New Chairman & Vice Chairmen of SJIB [Oct 31 2007 9:42AM] Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd has informed that Alhaj Akkas Uddin Mollah has been elected as Chairman and Alhaj Mohammed Hasan & Alhaj Syed Nurul Arefeen as Vice Chairmen of the Bank.

Recommendation of Dividend of STDCR [Oct 31 2007 9:44AM] Standard Ceramic Inds. Ltd has recommended 10% cash dividend for the year ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 27 Dec '07 at 10 am at factory premises at Saydana, K.B. Bazar, Joydevpur, Gazipur. Book Closure is from 13 to 27 Dec '07.

Recommendation of No Dividend of AACIL [Oct 31 2007 9:45AM] Al-Amin Chemical Inds. Ltd has recommended No Dividend for the year ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 26 Dec '07 at 11 am at Factory Premises, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Kanaipur, Faridpur. Book Closure is from 19 to 26 Dec '07. The Co. reported Net Loss of Tk. 7.59m for the yr. ended 30 June '07.

Un-audited HY A/Cs of SQPH [Oct 31 2007 9:55AM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd for the HY ended on 30 June '07, NPAT=855.29m & EPS=Tk.95.64 as against corresponding HY end's figures of 747.22m & 83.56 in Tk respectively.

Message from CSE [Oct 31 2007 9:58AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Recommendation of Dividend of DLSP [Oct 31 2007 9:59AM] Delta Spinners Ltd has recommended 10% Cash Dividend for the yr.ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 27 Dec '07 at 11:30 am at Factory Premises of the Company, Kaltapara, Gouripur, Mymensingh . Book Closure is from 13 Dec to 27 Dec '07.

CB free of the following scrips [Oct 31 2007 10:09AM] There will be no price limit on the trading of APXWV, DLSP, SIHAM & STDCR shs today on 31 Oct '07 following their corporate disclosure.

Demat Trade of FEDI& UGLAS starts today[Oct 31 2007 10:11AM] All concerned are hereby informed that the trading of the shares of FEDI & UGLAS starts in demat form from today 31 October, 2007 as announced earlier.

PLICL decided to purchase floor space [Oct 31 2007 10:12AM] Popular Life Insurance Co.Ltd has informed that its Board of Directors has decided to purchase of floor space 9673.24 sft. at 36 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka.

Audited Accounts of GHACF [Oct 31 2007 10:40AM] As per audited accounts of Gachihata Aquaculture Farms Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June'07, Turnover=4.50m, GP/Loss=(7.87)m, OP/Loss=(11.81)m,Net Loss=(40)m & Basic EPS=(19.32) as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 5.47m, (4.73)m, (9.20)m, (30.23)m & (13.53)in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts, Retained Loss=Tk.(227.91)m.

Intention to sell AGNI Shs [Oct 31 2007 11:28AM] Mr. Syed Samiul Wadood, one of the Sponsors of Agni Systems Ltd has reported his intention to sell his entire holdings of 100,000 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Trading halt of RUBNK [Oct 31 2007 11:43AM] Trading of the shares of Rupali Bank Ltd. will remain halted immediately for market enquiry by the CSE Management.

Un-audited HY A/Cs of APXSP [Oct 31 2007 12:17PM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills Ltd for the HY ended on 30 Sept '07, NPAT=16.89m & EPS=Tk.20.10 as against corresponding HY end's figures of 14.86m & 17.69 in Tk respectively.

Audited Accounts of PRTEX [Oct 31 2007 12:45PM] As per Audited A/Cs of Prime Textile Spinning Mills Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June'07, Turnover=1,593.64m, GP=161.34m, OP=64.10m, NPAT=53.35m & EPS=13.97 as against previous yr. end's figures of 1,497.57m, 144.04m, 44.89m, 40.56m & 10.62 in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts, Tax Holiday Reserve=Tk.139.88m & Retained Loss=Tk.(86.33)m.

Recommendation of Dividend of BDAUT [Oct 31 2007 1:13PM] Bangladesh Autocars Ltd has recommended 3% cash dividend for the year ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 30 Dec '07 at 11 am at Co's registered offfice area at 110, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka. Book Closure is from 9 to 30 Dec '07. The Co. has also informed that an EGM of the Co. will also be held on 30 Dec '07 at 10 am at the same venue to amend the some clauses of Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association of the Co.

Sell confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Oct 31 2007 2:29PM] Mrs. Bilkis Begum,one of the Directors of Mercantile Bank Ltd,has further reported that she has sold 7,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of NALI Shs [Oct 31 2007 2:30PM] National Life Ins. Co. Ltd has further reported that one of its Sponsors Dr. Humayan Kabir has sold 437 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sale of Fractional Bonus shs of ISBNK [Oct 31 2007 2:31PM] Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd has reported its intention to sell its 5,966 fractional Bonus shs for the yr. 2006 at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Oct 31 2007 2:41PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk.426,360,943.34 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.109.27 on cost price and Tk 629,078,662.32 & Tk.161.23 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 23 Oct '07.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Oct 31 2007 2:44PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk.53,484,881.44 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.91.77 on cost price and Tk. 84,207,164.49 & Tk.91.77 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 23 Oct '07

News on Oct 30 2007

Record Date of PMILI [Oct 30 2007 9:43AM] Trading of the shs. of Prime Islami Life Insurance Ltd is suspended on its Record date today 30 October, 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 31 October, 2007.

Message from CSE [Oct 30 2007 9:51AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

NBL got Stock Broker Registration [Oct 30 2007 12:59PM] National Bank Ltd has informed that it has obtained "Registration Certificate" from SEC as "Stock Broker" of Dhaka Stock Exchange against DSE Membership No. 203 .

Recommendation of Dividend of BDCOM [Oct 30 2007 1:24PM] BDCom Online Ltd has recommended 12% Stock Dividend for the yr.ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 10 Dec '07 at 11 am at Multipurpose Hall of Institution of Diploma Engineers,Bangladesh IDB Bhaban, 160/A, Kakrail, Dhaka.Record date is on 20 Nov '07.

Recommendation of Dividend of DLSP [Oct 30 2007 2:23PM] Delta Spinners Ltd has recommended 10% Cash Dividend (for the general shareholders only) for the yr.ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 27 Dec '07 at 11:30 am at Factory Premises of the Company, Kaltapara, Gouripur, Mymensingh . Book Closure is from 13 Dec to 27 Dec '07.

Financial Accounts of DLSP [Oct 30 2007 3:13PM] Delta Spinners Ltd has reported that they made a net profit of Tk.29.93m. The Co. also reported that its Retained Earnings stands at Tk. 38.39m as of 30 June '07

Recommendation of Dividend of MIRCL [Oct 29 2007 9:39AM] Miracle Inds. Ltd has recommended 5% Cash & 10% Stock Dividend for the yr. ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 12 Dec'07 at 2 pm at Registered Office & Factory Premises of the Co; Gillarchala,Sreepur,Gazipur.Book Closure is from 13 Nov to 12 Dec'07.

Recommendation of No Dividend of GHACF [Oct 29 2007 9:41AM] Gachihata Aquaculture Farms Ltd has recommended No Dividend for the yr. ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 26 Dec'07 at 10:30 am at Gachihata College Hall Room, Gachihata, PS-Katiadi, Kishoregonj. Book Closure is from 6-26 Dec '07.

CB free of the following scrips [Oct 29 2007 9:45AM] There will be no price limit on the trading of MIRCL, METSP, MNCR & LBINF shs today on 29 Oct '07 following their corporate disclosure.

Recommendation of No Dividend of RUBNK [Oct 29 2007 9:49AM] Rupai Bank Ltd did not recommend any dividend for the year 2006. AGM will be held on 5th Dec '07, at 11.30 a.m., at BDR Darbar Hall, Pilkhana, Dhaka. Book closure is from 15 November to 5 Dec '07. The Bank has also informed that the 4th EGM of the Bank will also be held on 5th Dec '07 at 11 a.m.

Draft Audited Accounts of MIRCL [Oct 29 2007 9:55AM] As per draft-audited accounts of Miracle Inds. Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June'07, Turnover=Tk.1017.61m, GP=Tk192.11m, NPAT=Tk.57.56m & EPS=Tk.3.19.

Intention to sell BGIC Shs [Oct 29 2007 10:22AM] Mr. Noor Alam, one of the Sponsors of BGIC Ltd has reported his intention to sell 15,000 shs out of his holdings of 34,371 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of GMF1 [Oct 29 2007 11:31AM] AIMS of Bangladesh Ltd informed that the Div. Warrants of Grameen Mutual Fund One for the yr 06-07 will be distributed from the Co's office at Unique Trade Center(UTC), Level 6(SW), 8 Panthopath, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka from 28 Oct'07 during 10am to 4pm.

Intention to sell IDLC Shs [Oct 29 2007 11:43AM] Mercantile Bank Ltd, one of the Corporate Directors of IDLC Finance Ltd has reported its intention to sell 50,000 shs out of its holdings of 200,000 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to sell MCBNK Shs [Oct 29 2007 11:43AM] Mrs. Rena Jalil, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd has reported her intention to sell 2,000 shs out of her holdings of 39,530 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Audited Accounts of ICB [Oct 29 2007 12:35PM] As per audited accounts of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh for the yr.ended 30 June'07, Turnover=101.88m,OP=854.58m,NPAT=302.34m & EPS=60.47 as against corresponding yr. end's figures of (177.07)m,465.11m,231.88m & 46.38 in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts, Reserves=Tk.1,226.08m & Retained Earnings=138.20m.

Lost Share of UBL [Oct 29 2007 2:29PM] Share certificate nos. 011477 & 011211 having Index no-A-944 & M-511 respectively for 5 shs each of Uttara Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

SEC has fined Directors of LFL [Oct 29 2007 2:30PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 4 other Directors of Legacy Footwear Ltd Tk.5 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial statements for the yr.ended on 31 Dec '05 & for non submission of registration documents of land purchase of Tk.17,375,953 . However, SEC has also fined them another Tk 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

Categorization of INRB1 [Oct 29 2007 2:37PM] As per SEC decision, ICB AMCL First NRB Mutual Fund will be placed in "A" category from existing "N" category with effect from 30 October' 07.

Recommendation of Dividend of DUCOT [Oct 29 2007 2:41PM] Dulamia Cotton Spinning Mills Ltd has recommended 5% Cash Dividend for the yr.ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 15 Dec '07 at 12 noon at Factory Premises, Dagonbhuiyan, Feni. Book Closure is from 25 Nov to 15 Dec '07.

News on Oct 28 2007

Recommendation of Dividend of DESCO [Oct 28 2007 9:38AM] Dhaka Electric Supply Co. Ltd has recommended 25% Cash Dividend for the yr. ended 30 June'07. AGM will be held on 19 Feb'08 at 11am at Bashundhara Convention Center,Bashundhara R/A, Baridhara,Dhaka. Record Date is on 13 Jan'08.

Scrip degradation-SBINS [Oct 28 2007 9:43AM] Please note that Sonar Bangla Ins. Co Ltd. has been placed in "B" Category from existing "A" Category with effect from today 28 October, 2007 as the Company declared 7% Cash dividend in the AGM held on 25 October, 2007.

Scrip degradation-PEOPI [Oct 28 2007 9:43AM] Please note that Peoples Ins. Co Ltd. has been placed in "Z" Category from existing "A" Category with effect from today 28 October, 2007 as the Company did not declare any dividend in the AGM held on 25 October, 2007.

Recommendation of Dividend of HPPML [Oct 28 2007 9:45AM] Hakkani Pulp & Paper Mills Ltd has recommended 6% Cash Dividend for Sponsors & 8% Cash Dividend for General Public(other than sponsors)for the yr. ended 30 June '07. AGM will be held on 13 Dec '07 at 10.30 am at Eden Garden Community Center, Near "H" Block, Port Connecting Road, Halishahar,Chittagong. Book Closure is from 18 Nov to 13 Dec '07(news received at 12:47 on 27 Oct '07).

Message from CSE [Oct 28 2007 9:52AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Recommendation of Dividend of NPOLY [Oct 28 2007 10:02AM] National Polymer Inds Ltd has recommended 18% Cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2007. AGM will be held on 6 December'07. Book Closure is from 21 Nov to 6 Dec' 07. AGM Time and Venue of will be notified later. (news received at 9:58 on 28 Oct '07)

CB free-NPOLY,PRTEX, DESCO & HPPML [Oct 28 2007 10:05AM] Please note there will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of NPOLY, PRTEX, DESCO & HPPML today on 28 October'07 following their corporate declaration.

ISBNK's reply to CSE's Query [Oct 28 2007 10:06AM] In response to a CSE's query, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd has informed that the bank has kept nothing (Price Sensitive Disclosure) undisclosed till date.

Recommendation of Dividend of MNCR [Oct 28 2007 10:45AM] Monno Ceramic Inds Ltd has recommended 10% Cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2007. AGM will be held on 23 December'07 at 9 am at BDR Darbar Hall, Peelkhana,Dhaka. Book Closure is from 3 Dec to 23 Dec' 07. (news received at 10.42 on 28 Oct '07)

Recommendation of Dividend of LBINF [Oct 28 2007 10:48AM] Libra Infusions Ltd has recommended 17.50% Cash Dividend for the yr. ended 30 June'07. AGM will be held on 27 Dec'07 at 11 am at Conference Room of RDEC Bhaban(Level-12),LGED HQ,Agargaon,Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,Dhaka.Book Closure is from 20 to27 Dec'07.

Un-audited HY A/Cs of SRTEX [Oct 28 2007 11:41AM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Sreepur Textile Mills Ltd for the HY ended on 30 June '07, Net Loss= (11.03)m & EPS=Tk.(7.88) as against corresponding HY end's figures of (19.50)m & (13.93) in Tk respectively.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of AIMS1 [Oct 28 2007 12:07PM] AIMS of Bangladesh Ltd requested its shareholders to collect the Div. Warrants for the yr. 2006-2007 from the Co's office at Unique Trade Center(UTC), Level 6(SW), 8 Panthapath, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka from 28 Oct '07 onwards during 10am to 4pm.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Oct 28 2007 12:30PM] Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 100,000 shs out of his holdings of 176,530 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

ONLY Spot Trade on IFIC for demat [Oct 28 2007 12:34PM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trade is allowed on the trading of the shs of IFIC Bank Ltd today on 28 Oct'07 & trading of the shs of the scrip will remain suspended during 29 to 31 October, 2007 for finalization of Demat process.

Intention to sell EXIMB Shs [Oct 28 2007 12:37PM] Mr. Md. Faiz Ullah, one of the Directors of Exim Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 50,000 shs out of his holdings of 3,69,845 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

TRSTB's clarification about price hike [Oct 28 2007 12:53PM] Trust Bank Ltd has informed that the Management of the Bank has kept a watch on the movement of price of the shares of the Bank on Stock Exchanges & noticed with concern that the price is continuously rising. The Bank also informed that no fundamental change has taken place in the affairs of the company since IPO to support this unusual price hike. (Cont)

Cont-TRSTB's clarification about price [Oct 28 2007 12:53PM]

However,diluted EPS of the Bank for the half year ended on 30 June '07 was Tk.21.12 & diluted NAV per share as on that date stood at Tk.169.50. Bank Management feels that the present market price of the Bank shares does not commensurate to the fundamentals of the Bank. Moreover, the Bank has no undisclosed price sensitive informantion.(End)

Recommendation of Dividend of METSP [Oct 28 2007 1:38PM] Metro Spinning Ltd has recommended 12% Cash dividend (1.20 per sh of Tk.10/-) for the year ended June 30, 2007. AGM will be held on 29 December'07 at 10 am at Spectra Convention Centre, Gulshan-1 Dhaka. Book Closure is from 8 to 29 Dec' 07. (News received at 13.38 on 28 Oct '07

News on Oct 25 2007

Recommendation of No Dividend-ALTEX [Oct 25 2007 9:39AM] Allltex Industries Ltd has recommended No dividend for the year ended 30 June'07.The AGM will be held on 18 Dec '07 at 11 am at the Factory premises of the Co. at Ariabo, Rupgonj, Narayangonj. Book Closure is from 18 Nov to 18 Dec '07. Pls note the the scrip will be degraded to Z category after its AGM date. There will be no price limit today on the trading of ALTEX shs following its corporate disclosure (news received at 17:09 on 24 Oct'07).

ONLY Spot Trade on UGLAS & FEDI [Oct 25 2007 9:54AM] Pls find ONLY SPOT Trades are allowed on the trading of the shares of Usmania Glass Sheet Co. Ltd & Federal Ins. Co. Ltd on today & and trading of the shares of the scrips will remain suspended during 28 to 30 October'07 for finalization of Demat process.

New listing-Paramount Insurance [Oct 25 2007 9:55AM] Trading of the shares of Paramount Insurance Co. Ltd will start in CSE from today 25 Oct '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=11027,Scrip Cd=PMNTI, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

ONLY Spot Trade on PIMILI [Oct 25 2007 10:05AM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trades are allowed on the trading of the shares of Prime Islami Life Insurance Co. Ltd from today 25 to 29 October'07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 30 October '07.

Bonus shs of BXTX credited [Oct 25 2007 11:07AM] Bextex Ltd informed that the Bonus shs for the yr 2006 have been credited to the shareholders' BOA/Cs on 25Oct'07.The shareholders who have not yet provided the BO A/C nos. are requested to do so to enable the Co. to credit the Bonus shs.

Bonus shs of BXSYN credited [Oct 25 2007 11:09AM] Beximco Synthetics Ltd informed that the Bonus shs of the Co. for the yr' 06 have been credited to the shareholders' BO A/Cs. The shareholders who have not yet provided the BO A/C Nos. are requested to do so to enable the Co. to credit their Bonus shs.

Bonus shs credited- BXPH, BOL & BXLTD [Oct 25 2007 11:18AM] The Bonus shs of BXPH, BOL & BXLTD for the yr' 2006 have been credited to the shareholders' BO A/Cs on 25 Oct '07. The shareholders who have not yet provided the BO A/C Nos. are requested to do so to enable the Cos. to credit the Bonus shs through CDS.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Oct 25 2007 11:28AM] Mr. Manzoor Ahmed Chowdhury,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 11,000 shs out of his holdings of 45,617 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

SIBNK's reply to CSE's Query [Oct 25 2007 11:36AM] In response to a CSE's query, Social Investment Bank Ltd has informed that the bank has no undisclosed decision/information relating to the Bank's operation or profitability that might have impact on the price or trading volume of the shs of the bank.

Lost Share of PUBNK [Oct 25 2007 12:29PM] Share certificate no. 07402 having folio no.S-1102 for 100 shs of Pubali Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Oct 25 2007 12:31PM] Mr. Mohammad Abu Tayub,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has further reported that he has sold 50,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

New Chairman & Vice-Chairmen of SIBNK [Oct 25 2007 12:58PM] Social Investment Bank Ltd has informed that its Board has unanimously elected Mr. Abdul Awal Patwary as Chairman and Alhaj Nasiruddin & Mr. Md. Sayedur Rahman as Vice Chairmen of the Bank for a period of one year w.e.f. 27 Sep '07.

Recommendation of Dividend-PRTEX [Oct 25 2007 1:52PM] Prime Textile Spinning Mills Ltd has recommended 10% Cash dividend for the year ended 30 June'07.The AGM will be held on 29 Dec '07 at 11 am at the Factory premises, Nandalalpur Road, Pagla, Narayangonj. Book Closure is from 2 to 29 Dec '07. There will be no price limit on 28 Oct'07 on the trading of PRTEX shs following its corporate disclosure (news received at 13:51 on 25 Oct'07).

Intention to transfer MCBNK Shs [Oct 25 2007 2:24PM] Mr. M. Amanullah, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to transfer 50,000+50,000 shs out of his total holdings of 1,200,005 shs of the Bank by way of gift outside the trading floor of Stock Ex within next 30 working days.

Share transfer outside the Exchange [Oct 25 2007 2:33PM] SEC has accorded its approval on transfer of 41,890 & 19,910 shs of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd outside the trading system of Stock Exchanges prevailing at market price as per regulations 42 of the listing regulations of stock exchanges subject to the Articles of Association of the Bank as well as other applicable laws.The transferors are Alhajj Bahauddin Mohammad Yousuf & Alhajj Mohammad Yahya and the transferees are Mr. Niaz Ahmed & Mrs. Shabana Niaz .

Buy confirmation of MNFAB Shs. [Oct 25 2007 2:35PM] Monno Fabrics Ltd has further reported that,one of its Sponsors Mr. Harunar Rashid Khan has purchased 10,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as annouced earlier

News on Oct 24 2007

Intention to sell MCBNK Shs [Oct 24 2007 9:38AM] Mr. A.S.M. Feroz Alam,one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 25,000 shs out of his holdings of 855,537 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of BXPH [Oct 24 2007 9:39AM] Beximco Pharmceuticals Ltd has informed that the Dividend Warrants of the Co. for the yr. 2006 are being delivered from the Share Department of the Co. at 17, Dhanmondi R/A, ROad # 1, Dhaka during office hours.

Message from CSE [Oct 24 2007 9:54AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Sell confirmation of IOL Shs [Oct 24 2007 9:59AM] Mr. Md. Mostaqur Rahman,one of the Sponsors of InTech Online Ltd has further reported that he has sold 582,500 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

NCCBL decided to purchase CSEMembership[Oct 24 2007 10:06AM] NCC Bank Limited has informed that its Board of Directors has decided to purchase a Membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. at a cost of Tk. 19.00 (Nineteen) million.

New listing-Paramount Insurance [Oct 24 2007 10:25AM] Trading of the shares of Paramount Insurance Co. Ltd will start in CSE from tomorrow 25 Oct '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=11027,Scrip Cd=PMNTI, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

NAV of BSRS1 [Oct 24 2007 11:01AM] NAV of 1st BSRS Mutual Fund stood Tk 5,53,79,745.00 translating to NAV per certificate of Tk 110.76 on the basis of cost price & Tk 360.29 on market price as against face value of Tk 100 at the close of operation on 30 September '07.

Lost Share of RUBNK [Oct 24 2007 11:38AM] Share certificate nos. 113849, 128677, 131702, 128652, 116062, 115572, 135440, 113256, 122058 & 147806 for 100 shs of Rupali Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Audited Accounts of SRTEX [Oct 24 2007 11:39AM] As per audited accounts of Sreepur Textile Mills Ltd for the yr.ended 31 Dec'06, Turnover=14.51m,GP/Loss=(28.14)m,OP/Loss=(29.70)m,NP/Loss=(36.01)m & EPS=(25.72)as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 92.84m,(43.31)m,(62.46)m,(61.74)m and (44.10) in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts, Tax Holiday Reserve=Tk0.04m & Retained Loss=Tk(387.51)m.

Intention to sell PUBNK Shs [Oct 24 2007 1:13PM] M/S F.A.C Eastern Enterprise Ltd.(where Mr. Fahim Ahmed Chowdhury is a director of the Company, is also director of Pubali Bank Ltd) has reported its intention to sell 4,000 shs out of its total holdings of 4,752 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

SEC's Order to Merchant Banks [Oct 24 2007 1:49PM] As per SEC's Order dated October 23, 2007, the maximum rate of margin loan has been fixed @ 1:1. Merchant Banker (Portfolio Manager) can provide loan to their clients up to that ratio with effect from 24th October, 2007 until further Order. Following of the Instruction no. 7 of SEC (Merchant Banker & Portfolio Managers) Rules, 1996 must be ensured in case of considering market price of portfolio/securities

News on Oct 23 2007

PHFIN decided to purchase CSEMembership[Oct 23 2007 9:44AM] Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company decided to acquire a membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. at a cost of Tk. 19.00 (Nineteen) million.

Intention to sell MCBNK Shs [Oct 23 2007 9:44AM] Mrs. Bilkis Begum, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported her intention to sell 7,000 shares out of her total holdings of 1,13,261 shares of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Message from CSE [Oct 23 2007 9:50AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to transfer CTBNK Shs [Oct 23 2007 9:51AM] Mr. Anwar Hossain,one of the Sponsors of The City Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to transfer 60,000 shs out of his holdings of 86,625 shs of the bank by way of gift outside the trading floor of Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of BSRS1 [Oct 23 2007 10:31AM] Bangladesh Shilpa RIn Sangstha has requested its shareholders to collect their Dividend Warrants of First BSRS Mutual Fund for the yr. 2005-2006 from its Office at BSRS Bhaban(16th flr),12 Kawran Bazar C/A, Dhaka during 9.30am - 1 pm from 22 to 31 Oct'07.

Lost Share of SIBNK [Oct 23 2007 11:07AM] Share certificate no. 001588, 064906, 064907 & 000163 for 16 shs of Social Investment Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Recommendation of No Dividend-SLCL [Oct 23 2007 1:16PM] Samata Leather Complex Ltd has recommended No dividend for the year ended 30 June'07 due to loss icurred by the Co.The AGM will be held on 26 Dec '07 at 11:30 am at the Factory premises, 120 She-e-Bangla Road, Hazaribagh, Dhaka.Book Closure is from 6 to 26 Dec '07. The scrip will be revoked at 13:18 (news received at 13.08) .

GDI decided to purchase CSEMembership [Oct 23 2007 1:21PM] Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company has decided to acquire a membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. at a cost of Tk. 19.00 (Nineteen) million.

RPO lottery of MPB-Islami Bank [Oct 23 2007 1:24PM] All concerned are hereby informed that SEC has given consent to conduct the RPO lottery of Mudaraba Perpetual Bond(MPB)of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd on 25 October '07 at 11 am at Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center,Dhaka.

Transfer confirmation of AIBL Shs [Oct 23 2007 2:52PM] Ms. Momtaz Begum,one of the Sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd has further reported that, she has transferred 4,000 shs of the Bank outside the trading floor of Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Oct 23 2007 2:52PM] Mr. Md. Abdul Jalil,the Chairman of Mercantile Bank Ltd has further informed that he has sold 12,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of AIBL Shs [Oct 23 2007 2:53PM] Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd has further informed that one of its Sponsors Alhajj Md. Harun-Ar-Rashid Khan,has sold 23,640 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Oct 23 2007 2:53PM] Mr. Dewan Mustaq Majid & Mr. M.A. Ahad,two of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd have further reported that they have sold 200,000 & 45,000 shs respectively of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

SEC's Warning to AIBL [Oct 23 2007 2:54PM] SEC has issued warning letter to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws concerning price sensitive information.

SEC's show cause to a CA firm [Oct 23 2007 2:54PM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to M/S M.J.Abedin & Co.,Chartered Accountants for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial statements of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '05 & '06.

SEC's Warning to JBCL [Oct 23 2007 2:55PM] SEC has issued warning letter to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of JMI-Bangla Co.Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with retention of auditor for a consecutive period exceeding three yrs.

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Oct 23 2007 2:56PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk 446,183,301.16 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.115.13 on cost price and Tk 613,211,650.49 & Tk 158.24 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 10 Oct '07.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Oct 23 2007 2:56PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk 55,305,822.28 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.94.81 on cost price and Tk 82,483,661.97 & Tk 141.40 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 10 Oct '07

News on Oct 22 2007

New F.V, Mkt Lot & Close Price of SIBNK[Oct 22 2007 9:42AM] Please note that the new face value of the shs of Social Invesment Bank Ltd. will be Tk. 100 instead of Tk. 1000.00, Market lot will be 50 shs instead of 5 shs and the new adjusted Close price will be Tk. 291.75 per share effect from today 22 October'07.

Cont-New F.V, Mkt Lot&Close Price-SIBNK[Oct 22 2007 9:43AM] Also note that the revised nos of shs of SIBNK is 11,195,550. (End)

CTBNK decided to purchase CSEMembership[Oct 22 2007 9:46AM] The City Bank Limited has informed that its Board of Directors has decided to purchase a Membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. at the price of Tk. 1,90,01,000/- (Taka One Crore Ninety Lac One Thusand) only.

SJIB decided to purchase CSE Membership[Oct 22 2007 9:55AM] Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited has informed that its Board of Directors has decided to purchase a Membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. at a cost of Tk. 19.00 (Nineteen) million.

Message from CSE [Oct 22 2007 10:00AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Recommendation of Dividend of AGNI [Oct 22 2007 10:15AM] Agni Systems Ltd has recommended 12% Stock Dividend for the yr ended 30 June'07. AGM will be held on 29 November '07 at 10 am at National Shooting Complex, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka . Record date is on 8 November '07. (Cont)

Cont-Recommendation of Dividend of AGNI[Oct 22 2007 10:16AM] There will be no price limit on the trading of AGNI shs on 23 Oct '07 following its corporate disclosure.(news received at 10:10 am 22/10/07). The scrip will be revoked at 10:16. (End)

News on Oct 18 2007

Pre-Opening Session revised [Oct 18 2007 9:35AM] All concerned are hereby informed that from today 18 October 2007 onwards, the Pre-Opening Session will start from 9.35 instead of 9.40 & will continue till 9.55. The other sessions will remain unchanged as a regular schedule.

PUBNKdecided to Purchase CSE Membership[Oct 18 2007 9:38AM] Pubali Bank Ltd has informed that the Board of Directors of the Bank in its Meeting on 17 Oct '07 decided to acquire membership of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd from M/S Mohammadi Securities Ltd.

Record date- SIBNK [Oct 18 2007 9:54AM] Trading of the shares of Social Investment Bank Ltd will remain suspended on Record date today on 18 October,2007 for changing the denomination of its shares from Tk.1000 to Tk.100 & Market Lot from 5 shs to 50 shs.The scrip will be revoked on 22 Oct '07.

Message from CSE [Oct 18 2007 9:56AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to buy MCBNK Shs [Oct 18 2007 10:23AM] Mr. A.K.M. Shaheed Reza,one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to his holdings of 45,001 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Lost Share of UFIL [Oct 18 2007 10:49AM] Share certificate no. 021868 & 021869 having folio # 03173 of Uttara Finance & Investments Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Distribution ofFractional Bon.Shs-ABBNK[Oct 18 2007 1:11PM] AB Bank Ltd has requested its shareholders to collect the sale proceeds of fractional bonus shs for the yr. 2006 from its share department at Head Office, BCIC Bhaban(13th floor),30-31 Dilkusha C/A,Dhaka during 10 am to 1 pm from 22 Oct to 15 Nov '07.

Audited Accounts of AIMS1 [Oct 18 2007 2:26PM] As per audited A/Cs of AIMS First Guranteed M.Fund for the yr.ended 30 June'07,NP/Loss=Tk 51.05m & Earnings per unit=Tk 0.36 as against corresponding yr. end's figures of Tk (5.46)m & Tk (0.04). Also note that as per the said A/Cs,Ret.Earnings=Tk52.25m.

Audited Accounts of GMF1 [Oct 18 2007 2:28PM] As per audited accounts of Grameen Mutual Fund for the yr.ended 30 June'07,NP=Tk 59.82m & Earnings per unit =Tk 3.52 as against corresponding yr. end's figures of Tk 0.01m & Tk 0.00. Also note that as per the said accounts,Retained Earnings=Tk59.83m.

SEC has fined Directors of BCIL [Oct 18 2007 2:30PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 5 other Directors of Bangladesh Chemical Inds. Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with failure of presenting true & fair view in the financial statements for the yr. ended on (Ct).

Ct-SEC has fined Directors of BCIL [Oct 18 2007 2:31PM] 31 Dec '01. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default (End).

SEC has fined Directors of RASPT [Oct 18 2007 2:32PM] SEC has fined the Chairman,Managing Director & another 1 Director of Raspit Inc(BD)Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

SEC has fined Directors of RDMTL [Oct 18 2007 2:40PM] SEC fined Chairman/MD & another 2 Directors of Raspit Data Management & Telecommunications Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws.However,SEC has also fined them anotherTk.10,000each for each day in case of continuation oif said default

News on Oct 17 2007

Paid up Units of AIMS1 increased [Oct 17 2007 9:52AM] Paid up units of AIMS1 has been increased by 28,000,000 Bonus as the scrip has been allowed to trade as ex-benefits with effect from 16 Oct, 2007. Now the total paid up units of AIMS1 is 168,000,000.

Message from CSE [Oct 17 2007 9:59AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Important News-BRACB [Oct 17 2007 12:23PM] Brac Bank Ltd has informed that it has entered into an agreement with Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd. (D&B-SAME) having its registered office at Ugland House, South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and corporate(Cont)

Cont-Important News-BRACB [Oct 17 2007 12:24PM] office at Level-5, The Exchange Building, The DIF Gate District, P.O. Box No. 505611, Dubai, United Arab Emirates to establish a World-Class Credit Rating Agency for the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) in Bangladesh. BRAC Bank Ltd. would like to (Cont).

Cont-Important News-BRACB [Oct 17 2007 12:25PM] participate in the equity for setting up the said Rating Agency. The total equity size of proposed Rating Agency company will be $ 3m (total) and equity participation of BRAC Bank Ltd. will 15%, which amount of USD 0.45 m(End).

Final Status of RPO-MPB Islami Bank [Oct 17 2007 12:51PM] All concerned are hereby informed that the final status of the RPO subscription of Mudaraba Perpetual Bond of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd is:Total subscription received from other than NRB=Tk.2,816,852,000(Cont)

Cnt-Final Status of RPO-MPB Islami Bank[Oct 17 2007 12:52PM] Total subscription received from NRBs=Tk.153,795,000,Total subscription received from Mutual Fund=Tk.270,200,000.Total subscription received=Tk. 3,240,847,000 against Public Issue of RPO of Tk.1,500,000,000, which is over subscribed by 2.16 times(End).

CNFCM signed Agreements with PDB,REB& B[Oct 17 2007 1:20PM] Confidence Cement Ltd has informed that the Co. jointly with Energypac Power Generation Co. named "ENERGYPAC CONFIDENCE POWER VENTURE" on Thursday dated 11 Oct '07 signed the Power Purchase Agreements,Implementation Agreements, Gas supply Agreements & Lease Land Agreements with Power Cell, PDB, REB and Bakhrabad Gas Systems Ltd. The Co. is going to set up 10 MW Natural Gas Fired Power Stations at Habigonj on a Build,Own & Operte(BOO)basis.

Change in the Board of PFIL [Oct 17 2007 1:45PM] Prime Finance & Investment Ltd has informed that its Board of Directors appointed Mr. K. M. Khaled representing Khaled Textile Mills Ltd, a sponsor shareholder to fill up the casual vacancy occurred due to resignation of Mr. M. Shahadat Hossain Kiron.

Pre-Opening Session revised [Oct 17 2007 2:19PM] All concerned are hereby informed that from tomorrow 18 October 2007 onwards, the Pre-Opening Session will start from 9.35 instead of 9.40 & will continue till 9.55. The other sessions will remain unchanged as a regular schedule
News on Oct 9 2007
New Chairman & Vice Chairman of FILIC [Oct 9 2007 9:57AM] Fareast Islami Life Insurance Co. Ltd has informed that its Board has unanimously elected Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam as Chairman and Dr. Md. Mokaddes Hossain as Vice-Chairman of the Company for the next term.

Message from CSE [Oct 9 2007 9:58AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Record Date of AIMS1 [Oct 9 2007 9:59AM] Trading of the units of Aims First Guaranteed Mutual Fund is suspended on the Record date today 9 October, 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 16 October, 2007.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Oct 9 2007 10:45AM] Mr. Dewan Mustaq Majid, one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 1,00,000 shs out of his holdings of 5,76,277 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Eid Holiday Notice [Oct 9 2007 11:33AM] All concerned are hereby informed that CSE office will be closed from 10 to 15 October '07 due to Holy Shabe-Quadr and Eidul Fitr.Therefore, there will be no trade during the period.

Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:22PM] Share certificate nos. of the following Companies has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned: 1. Confidence Cement: 96135, 95045, 23775, 42159(80 shs);2. Usmania Glass:25904(5 shs); (Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:24PM] 3.Eastern Cables:117326, 27039, 49831, 46956, 110029, 71064, 70757, 36846, 93160, 14331, 9624, 96067(120 shs); 4. Fu-Wang Foods:15895,21732,13222, 26113, 31492, 30357, 23914, 24720(4000 shs); 5.Orion Infusion:46857,89203,123494, 73585,73581 (100shs)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:25PM] 6. Fu-Wang Ceramic:53795, 9786, 53359, 2445, 54583, 54300, 38692, 6053, 2730, 8578, 5781, 33117, 33214, 20000231, 20002634, 20000401, 31399, 20000400(770 shs); 7.ChicTex:15698,15470, 5760, 17536 (2000 shs); (Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:26PM] 8.Rupali Bank:36052, 101080, 139924, 139329,103103, 22099, 116299, 116378, 36860, 120047, 109987, 137251, 148419, 148420, 307, 15451, 102289, 137141, 109708, 144228, 8722, 19529, 11077, 17052, 16222, 14655, 13704, 606, 17444, 11747, 13985, 17724, (Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:27PM] 18899, 12727, 19787, 11889, 19486, 13189, 8145, 8927, 1587, 14292, 17353, 8234, 1942, 15750, 15771, 15349, 13763, 19744, 13083, 10567, 14780, 12722, 9288, 9702, 318, 16974, 12798, 16204, 17059, 17060, 8510, 8511, 5182, 15025, 14136, 19184, 19631, (Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:28PM] 19258, 3768, 19232, 10300, 15094, 8755, 11859, 8803, 107306, 107307, 133903, 126542, 126986, 137903, 120004, 104799, 32607, 116229, 114262, 114127, 20630, 34773, 114992, 115959, 140153, 134612, 33355, 143968 (970 shs); (Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:30PM] 9. RH Ball Pen:17793 (500 shs); 10. BDWelding:8274, 3478 (1000 shs); 11. Niloy Cement:14425, 1592 (100 shs); 12. Lexco:12429, 27559, 27560, 27561, 11412, 28924, 13129, 15120, 15121, 29683, 27476, 20562, 28691, 28419, 28883, 29681,21399,27648, 12733,(Cont)

Cont- Lost Share [Oct 9 2007 12:31PM] 30325, 29682, 29484, 27449, 21591, 14665, 14669, 21048, 16583, 12425, 12426, 12427, 12078, 12079, 13840, 19972, 15122, 13711, 12734, 13214, 11607, 11308, 12732, 16474, 11309. 18917, 12676, 19973, 14633, 16937(490 shs). (End)

Intention to buy JMBNK Shs [Oct 9 2007 1:39PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has informed that,one of its Sponsors/Directors Mr.Md.Fazlur Rahman has reported his intention to buy 15,000shs in addition to his holdings of 164,285shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Ex within next 30 working days.

SEC's Show Cause to ASTEX [Oct 9 2007 1:46PM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Ashraf Textile Mills Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial staements for the yr.ended on 30 June '06.

Sell confirmation of SIBNK Shs [Oct 9 2007 1:46PM] Mr. Mohammad Aynul Haque,one of the Sponsors of Social Investment Bank Ltd has further reported that he has sold 10,125 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Buy confirmation of JMBNK Shs [Oct 9 2007 1:47PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has further informed that, one of its Sponsors Mr. Md. Hasan has purchased 10,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell & Buy confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Oct 9 2007 1:48PM] Ms. Morzina khan Monzu,Ms. Nazifa Khanam Chowdhury,two of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd have further reported that they have sold 12,000 & 10,000 shs respectively of the Bank, while Mr. Md. Selim,Mr. M.S. Ahsan and Ms. Tazneen Aman,another three Sponsors/Directors of the Bank have further reported that they have purchased 10,000; 10,000 & 6,664 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Nominee of SACRS [Oct 9 2007 1:50PM] S.Alam Cold Rolled Steels Ltd has informed that Investment Crporation of Bangladesh has nominated Mr. M.A. Motalib Chowdhury as a Director representing Institutional Investors' Group,in place of Mr. Md. Fayekuzzaman. The Co. has also informed that its Board has also accepted the resignation of Mr. Md. Osman Ghani Chowdhury, the Independent non-shareholder director.

Eid Vacation of BATA [Oct 9 2007 1:52PM] Bata Shoe Co.(BD) Ltd has informed that the office of the Co. will remain closed from 14 to 18 Oct '07 on account of Eid-ul-Fitr & therefore during this period the operations in its Share Department both in Tongi&Dhaka(Liaison Office) will remain closed

News on Oct 8 2007

Message from CSE [Oct 8 2007 9:56AM]All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to buy MNFAB Shs [Oct 8 2007 11:49AM] Mr. Harunur Rashid Khan, one of the Sponsors/Directors of Monno Fabrics Ltd has reported his intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to his holdings of 448,550 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Demat news of FEDI [Oct 8 2007 11:53AM] As per decision of SEC, trading of the shs of Federal Ins. Co.Ltd in demat form will be held from 31Oct'07.In this respect,Only SPOT Trd will be allowed on 25 Oct'07&trading of the shs of the Co will remain suspended on 28 to 30 Oct'07 for demat process.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of K&Q [Oct 8 2007 12:06PM] Kay & Que(BD)Ltd has requested its shareholders to collect their Dividend Warrants for the yr. 2006 from its Head Office at Anchor Tower(10th floor) 1/1 B Sonargaon Road, Dhaka-1205 during office hours from 25 to 29 Oct '07.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Oct 8 2007 12:20PM] Mr.Sufian Us Samad,Mr.Syed Shahid Ali,Mr.Mohammad Abu Tayub&M/S MK Holdings Ltd,four of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd have further reported that they have sold 8,000; 30,000; 50,000& 17,000 shs respectively of the Bank through Stock Exchange.

TRSTB's agreement with Passport&Img Dpt[Oct 8 2007 1:45PM] Trust Bank Ltd has informed that it has entered into an agreement with the Department of Passports and Immigration, Govt. of Bangladesh for receiving and processing of applications for issuance of new passports, by the Department of Passports and Immigration, through its Dilkusha Corporate, Gulshan Corporate, Uttara Corporate and Dhanmondi branches. For rendering this service, the Bank will charge a service charge of Tk. 200/= per passport.

News on Oct 3 2007

Demat news of UGLAS [Oct 3 2007 9:41AM] As per decision of SEC, trading of the shares of Usmania Glass Sheet Factory Ltd will be held in demat form with effect from 31 October, 2007. In this respect, trading of the shares of the Co. will be allowed only in the spot market on 25 October, 2007 and trading of the shares will remain suspended during 28 to 30 October, 2007 for finalization of Demat process.

Message from CSE [Oct 3 2007 10:00AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Members' Meeting cum Iftar Party [Oct 3 2007 10:40AM] CSE Members' Meeting of Nominated Directors & Iftar Party have been rescheduled to be held on Sunday 7 Oct'07 instead of 4 Oct'07 at Chittagong Club Party Center,Ctg .Nominated Directors are cordially invited to attend the Meeting&the Iftar Party at 4 pm.

Audited Accounts of IAMC1 [Oct 3 2007 10:46AM] As per audited accounts of ICB AMCL First Mutual Fund for the yr.ended 30 June'07,NP=24.93m as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 17.60m in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts, Reserves & Surplus=Tk13.25m.

Audited Accounts of IAIMF [Oct 3 2007 10:49AM] As per audited accounts of ICB AMCL Islamic Mutual Fund for the yr.ended 30 June'07,NP=14.94m as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 6.10m in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts,Reserves & Surplus=Tk3.92m.

SEC's Warning to PLI [Oct 3 2007 11:55AM] SEC has warned the Directors,Managing Director & Co. Secretary of Pragati Life Ins. Co. Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with delayed furnishing of the audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Warning to AMBPH [Oct 3 2007 11:56AM] SEC has warned the Directors,Managing Director & Co. Secretary of Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with delayed furnishing of the audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Warning to LFL [Oct 3 2007 11:56AM] SEC has warned the Directors,Managing Director & Co. Secretary of Legacy Footwear Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with delayed furnishing of the audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Warning to MGHCM [Oct 3 2007 11:57AM] SEC has warned the Directors,Managing Director & Co. Secretary of Meghna Cement Mills Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with delayed furnishing of the audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

Intention to sell & buy MCBNK Shs [Oct 3 2007 12:24PM] Ms. Nazifa Khanam Chowdhury,one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported her ntention to sell 10,000shs out of her holdings of 25,000 shs of the Bank while Mr. Md. Selim,another Sponsor of the Bank,has reported his intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to his holdings of 430,240 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Refund Warrant of City Gen.Ins.Co.Ltd [Oct 3 2007 12:34PM] All concerned are hereby informed that the Refund Warrants of City General Insurance Co. Ltd will be distributed on 6 & 7 Oct '07 during 9 a.m to 3 p.m from the following addresses of Chittagong Stock Exchange: for Ctg. Investors at CSE Building, 1080, Sk. Mujib Road, Agrabad, Ctg; and for Sylhet Investors at R.N. Tower (3rd Floor) Chowhatta, Sylhet.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Oct 3 2007 12:40PM] Mr. Sufian Us Samad,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 8,000 shs out of his holdings of 94,026 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to sell MCBNK Shs [Oct 3 2007 12:41PM] Mr. M.S. Ahsan,one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 10,000 shs out of his holdings of 152,947 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

GMG shuts down its factory [Oct 3 2007 1:54PM] GMG Industrial Corporation Ltd has informed that the Board of Directors of the company has resolved to shut down the factory from 10 October '07 until further notice on the following grounds: 1. Since the plant & machinery are out dated, it is not wise to run the factory with present loss situation, and 2. Due to non availability of space at factory premises and related required facilities to install effluent treatment plant under environmental regulation.

News on Oct 2 2007
Cumulatative Redeemable Pref. Sh.-BRACB[Oct 2 2007 10:25AM] Brac Bank Ltd has further informed that as per prior permission from SEC regarding issuance of Preference Shares through Private Placement of BDT 50 (fifty) crore by the Bank, it has allotted BDT 10 (ten) crore in favor of Trust Bank Ltd out of unsubscribed BDT 30(Thirty) crore on 1 Oct '07 against Share Subscription Agreement.

Intention to sell & buy MCBNK Shs [Oct 2 2007 1:21PM] Mr. Md. Abdul Jalil & Mrs. Israt Jahan,two of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 12,000 & 6,664 shs out of their holdings of 102,501 & 33,320 shs of the Bank while Mr. Morzina Khan Monzu and Ms. Tazneen Aman,another two Sponsors of the Bank,have reported their intention to buy 12,000 & 6,664 shs in addition to their holdings of 86,472 & 113,000 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to Sell AIBL Shs [Oct 2 2007 2:02PM] Alhajj Md. Harun-ar-Rashid Khan,one of the Sponsors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd,has reported his intention to sell 23,640 shs out of his holdings of 164,350 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to Sell NALI Shs [Oct 2 2007 2:03PM] Dr. Humayun Kabir,one of the Sponsors of National Life Ins. Co. Ltd has reported his intention to sell 437 shs out of his holdings of 8,624 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Oct 2 2007 2:03PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk 65,876,078.91 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.113.42 on cost price and Tk 80,946,849.77 & Tk 139.37 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 25 Sept '07. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices have been re-fixed as Tk 142 & Tk 139 respectively.

Share transfer outside the Exchange [Oct 2 2007 2:05PM] SEC has accorded its approval on transfer of 50,000 shares of Rupali Insurance Co. Ltd,outside the Stock Exchanges prevailing at market price as per regulations 42 of the listing regulations of stock exchanges. The transferor is Al-haj Mohammad Ali and the transferee is Mr. Shaon Ahmed.This approval is valid for 3 months after issuing the letter dated on 27 Sep '07

News on Oct 1 2007
New listing-Trust Bank Limited [Oct 1 2007 9:40AM] Trading of the shares of Trust Bank Limited will start in CSE from today 1 Oct '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=22032,Scrip Cd=TRSTB, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

ONLY Spot Trade on GMF1 [Oct 1 2007 9:45AM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trades are allowed on the trading of the unit of Grameen Mutual Fund One from today 1 to 3 October'07 as the Record date of the fund is on 4 October '07.

ONLY Spot Trade on PLICL [Oct 1 2007 9:47AM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trades are allowed on the trading of the shares of Popular Life Insurance Co. Ltd from today 1 to 3 October '07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 4 October '07.

Record Date of PEOPI [Oct 1 2007 9:47AM] Trading of the shs. of Peoples Ins Co Ltd is suspended on the Record date today 1 October, 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 2 October, 2007.

Message from CSE [Oct 1 2007 9:59AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Un-audited HY A/Cs of TRSTB [Oct 1 2007 10:06AM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Trust Bank Ltd for the HY ended on 30 June '07, Turnover=Tk.218.87m,OP=Tk.502.39m & NPAT= Tk.123.20m & EPS( Annualized)=Tk.35.20. Please note that the EPS has been calculated on the basis of pre IPO share quantity i.e. 7,000,000.

Intention to Sell SMTP Shs [Oct 1 2007 10:17AM] Summit Industrial & Mercantile Corporation(Pvt)Ltd,one of the Sponsors of Summit Power Ltd has reported its intention to sell 250,000shs out of its holdings of 5,277,604shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Ex. within next 30 working days.

Provisional A/Cs of KOHCH [Oct 1 2007 10:36AM] As per provisional accounts of Kohinoor Chemical Co.(Bangladesh)Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June '07, Turnover=Tk.1,252.26m; GP=Tk.190.09m; NP=Tk.18.59m & EPS=Tk.37.18.

Provisional A/Cs of ORINF [Oct 1 2007 10:38AM] As per provisional accounts of Orion Infusion Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June '07, Turnover=Tk.348.50m; GP=Tk.135m; NP=Tk.14.40m & EPS=Tk 6.75.

Intention to Sell NALI Shs [Oct 1 2007 10:39AM] Dr. Humayun Kabir,one of the Sponsors of National Life Ins. Co. Ltd has reported his intention to sell 437 shs out of his holdings of 8,624 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Change of Registered Office of AIMS [Oct 1 2007 11:20AM] Aims of Bangladesh Ltd has informed that it has procured its own 2900 sft office space at the Unique Trade Center (UTC), Level 6 (South West), 8 Panthopath, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1215.The Co. has also informed that the registered office of the company will be shifted to the new address with effect from 7 Oct'07. Consequently the registered address (and the share department) of Aims First Guaranteed Mutual Fund and Grameen Mutual Fund One will also be relocating to the new address from the same date.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Oct 1 2007 11:47AM] Mr. Syed Shahid Ali & Mr. Mohammad Abu Tayub,two of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 30,000 & 50,000 shs out of their holdings of 109,164 & 449,762 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of MLI [Oct 1 2007 12:07PM] Meghna Life Insurance Co. Ltd has requested its shareholders to collect the Dividend Warrants for the yr. 2006 from the Co's Share Department at Biman Bhaban(2nd floor),100 Motijheel C/A,Dhaka from 1 to 4 Oct '07. The Co. has informed that the uncollected Div. Warrants will be sent by courier at the risk & responsibility of shareholders.

Intention to buy JMBNK Shs [Oct 1 2007 12:28PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has informed that, one of its Sponsors/Directors Mr. Md. Hasan, has reported his intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to his holdings of 78,800 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Ex. within next 30 working days.

SEC's Show Cause to BXPH [Oct 1 2007 1:35PM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with the audited financial statements for the yr.ended on 31 Dec 2005 & 2006.

SEC's Show Cause to ISN [Oct 1 2007 1:36PM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Information Services Network Ltd in connection with the Exclusive Partnership Agreement of the Co.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Oct 1 2007 1:36PM] Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury, Ms. Sultana Kashem, Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed & Ms. Duluma Ahmed,four of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd have further reported that they have sold 65,000; 28,000; 20,000 & 50,000 shs respectively of the Bank through Stock Exchange

Buy confirmation of JMBNK Shs [Oct 1 2007 1:37PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has further informed that, one of its Sponsors Ms. Razia Sultana Deepa has purchased 10,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Oct 1 2007 1:49PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk 493,653,552.58 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.128.44 on cost price and Tk 596,900,413.39 & Tk 155.31 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 25 Sept '07. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices have been re-fixed as Tk 158 & Tk 155 respectively.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Oct 1 2007 1:50PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk 65,876,078.91 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.113.42 on cost price and Tk 80,946,849.77 & Tk 139.37 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 25 Sept '07

News on Sep 30 2007

CB free of AIMS1 [Sep 30 2007 9:41AM] Please note that there will be no price limit on the trading of the unit of AIMS1 today on 30 Sept'07 following its corporate declaration.

Scrip degradation-SJIB [Sep 30 2007 9:44AM] Please note that Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. has been placed in "Z" Category from existing "N" Category with effect from today 30 September, 2007 as the Company did not declare any dividend in the AGM on 27 September,2007.

Message from CSE [Sep 30 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Primary Status of RPO-MPB of IBBL [Sep 30 2007 10:33AM] All concerned are hereby informed that the primary status of the Repeat Public Offer(RPO)of Mudaraba Perpetual Bond of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd is: Total amount of subscription(excluding NRB)=Tk.3,087,132,000 & the Total No. of application=491,396. Total amount received from NRB up to 25 Sep '07=Tk.127,5000,000 & Total application from NRB=10,500.

SEC's Show Cause to PROLI [Sep 30 2007 10:34AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Progressive Life Ins. Co.Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with HY financial statements for the HY ended on 30 June '07.

New listing-Trust Bank Limited [Sep 30 2007 11:10AM] Trading of the shares of Trust Bank Limited will start in CSE from 1 Oct '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=22032,Scrip Cd=TRSTB, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE[Sep 30 2007 11:56AM] SES Company Ltd. (Member Code # 082) has informed that they have withdrawn their Authorized Representative Mr. Mohammad Nazir Hossain, S/O. Mr. Abdul Zabber Pramanick with immediate effect.

Sell confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Sep 30 2007 12:02PM] Mr. Md. Abdul Jalil,The Chairman & one of the Directors of Mercantile Bank Ltd has further reported that he has sold 10,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Sep 30 2007 12:03PM] Mr.M.A.Kashem,Mr.Iftekhar Azim Ahmed,Mr.Md.Rafique Chowdhury&Ms.Rehana Kashem,four of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd have reported that they have sold 43,000; 20,000; 72,747&45,000 shs respectively of the Bank through Stock Exchange announced earlier

News on Sep 27 2007

New listing-Phoenix Finance & Investmen[Sep 27 2007 10:00AM] Trading of the shs of Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd has started in CSE from today 27 Sept '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25016,Scrip Cd=PHFIN, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

Record Date of APGI [Sep 27 2007 10:47AM] Trading of the shs. of Asia Pacific Gen Ins Co Ltd is suspended on the Record date today 27 September 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 30 September'07.

New listing-Trust Bank Limited [Sep 27 2007 11:24AM] Trading of the shares of Trust Bank Limited will start in CSE from 1 Oct '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=22032,Scrip Cd=TRSTB, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

News from CDBL [Sep 27 2007 12:01PM] All concerned are hereby informed that CDBL has informed that there will be no BO Account Closure on Sunday 30th September, 2007.

Sale of Fractional Bonus shs of JMBNK [Sep 27 2007 12:41PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has reported its intention to sell its entire 11,133 fractional Bonus shs 2006 at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

IPO lottery of City Gen.Insurance [Sep 27 2007 12:43PM] All concerned are hereby informed that SEC has given consent to conduct the IPO lottery of City General Insurance Co. Ltd on today 27 Sep '07 at 12 pm at Committee Hall-1, Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center,Dhaka.

Declaration of Dividend-AIMS1 [Sep 27 2007 1:23PM] Bangladesh General Insurance Co. Ltd.(BGIC), the TRUSTEE of the Aims First Guranteed Mutual Fund has informed that the 'Trustee Committee' of the Fund has declared 20% Stock and 10% Cash Dividend for the unit holders of AIMS1 for the yr 2006-07. Record date is on 9 October, 07. Scrip will be revoked at 13:24 (News received at 1:14pm).

Un-audited HY A/Cs of PHFIN [Sep 27 2007 1:31PM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd for the HY ended on 30 June '07, Turnover=Tk.373.12m,OP=Tk.62.21m & NPAT= Tk.20.24m & EPS(Annualized)=Tk.19.16.

Provisional A/Cs of AMCL [Sep 27 2007 1:32PM] As per provisional un-audited accounts of Agricultural Marketing Co.Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June '07, NPAT=Tk.29.63m & EPS=Tk.37.04 as against previous yr's figure of Tk.28.95m & Tk 36.18.

Buy confirmation of MNFAB Shs. [Sep 27 2007 2:07PM] Monno Fabrics Ltd has further informed that Mr. Harunar Rashid Khan,one of its Sponsors/Directors has purchased 10,000 shs. of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

News on Sep 26 2007

New listing-Phoenix Finance& Investment[Sep 26 2007 9:55AM] Trading of the shares of Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd will start in CSE from 27 Sept '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25016,Scrip Cd=PHFIN, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

Message from CSE [Sep 26 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to Sell MTBNK Shs [Sep 26 2007 10:03AM] Mr. M. A. Rouf, one of the sponsors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 5,000 shs out of his holdings of 166,320 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

ONLY Spot Trade on PEOPI [Sep 26 2007 10:29AM] Please find ONLY SPOT is allowed on the trading of PEOPLES INSURANCE COMPANY LTD's Shs from today 26 to 30 September'07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 1 October '07.

Record Date of SBINS [Sep 26 2007 10:43AM] Trading of the shs. of Sonar Bangla Ins. Ltd is suspended on the Record date today 26 September 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 27 September'07.

Bonus shs of SQPH credited [Sep 26 2007 11:19AM] Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd has informed that the Bonus shs of the Co. for the yr. ended 31 March '07 have been credited to the concerned shareholders' BO A/Cs.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 26 2007 12:41PM] Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury & Ms. Duluma Ahmed,three of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 20,000; 65,000 & 50,000 shs out of their holdings of 574,987; 240,530 & 502,001 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Sell & Buy confirmation of PINS Shs [Sep 26 2007 1:41PM] Ms. Yasmin Hoque a director/sponsor of Pioneer Insurance Ltd. has reported that she has sold 75,000 shs of the Co. while Mr. Syed Manzur Elahi another director/sponsor has reported that he has purchased 50,000 shs. of the Co. through Stock Exchange

News on Sep 25 2007

Denomination of Shs & Mkt Lot-SIBNK [Sep 25 2007 9:58AM] Social Investment Bank Ltd has informed that its board of directors decided to declare 18 October'07 as the Record date for changing the denomination of its shares from Tk.1000 to Tk.100 and Market Lot from 5 shs. to 50 shs.

Message from CSE [Sep 25 2007 9:59AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Demat news -IFIC [Sep 25 2007 9:59AM] As per SEC decision, trading of the shs of IFIC Bank Ltd will be held in demat form w.e.f. 1 November'07. In this respect, Only Spot Trd will be allowed on 28 October'07 and trading of IFIC shs will remain suspended from 29 to 31 Oct'07 for demat process.

New listing-Phoenix Finance& Investment[Sep 25 2007 11:52AM] Trading of the shares of Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd will start in CSE from 27 Sept '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25016,Scrip Cd=PHFIN, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

Purchase of land by DELI [Sep 25 2007 12:27PM] Delta Life Ins Co. Ltd has informed that it has purchased a plot of land measuring 31.09 decimal for constructing its own multistoried building at Bogra town.

Intention to sell DHBNK Shs [Sep 25 2007 12:29PM] Mrs. Hosna Ara Shahid,one of the Directors of Dhaka Bank Ltd, has reported her intention to sell 29,937 shs out of his holdings of 178,062 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Sell confirmation of EXIMB Shs [Sep 25 2007 12:36PM] Mr. Md. Nur Hossain,one of the sponsors of Exim Bank Ltd has further informed that he has sold 50,835 shs of the bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Buy confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Sep 25 2007 1:07PM] Mrs. Feroza Begum,one of the sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd has further informed that she has purchased 10,000 shs of the bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

News on Sep 24 2007
Purchase of floor space - SJIB [Sep 24 2007 9:46AM] Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd has informed that its Board of Directors has decided to purchase a floor space measuring 4,467 square feet at Confidence Center, (ground floor), Pragati Sharani, Gulshan, Dhaka at a cost of Tk. 29.00 (twenty nine) Million for opening a Branch of the Bank.

New Chairman & Vice Chairman of PROLI [Sep 24 2007 9:47AM] Progressive Life Insurance Co. Ltd has informed that its Board has elected Mr. Babel Miah as Chairman and Mr. Abdul Malik as Vice Chairmen of the Company.

Message from CSE [Sep 24 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to sell IOL Shs. [Sep 24 2007 11:21AM] Mr. Md. Mostaqur Rahman, one of the Sponsors of InTech Online Ltd has reported his intention to sell 582,500 shs out of his holdings of 1,182,500 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 24 2007 11:23AM] Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury & Ms. Rehana Kashem,two of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 72,747 & 45,000 shs out of their holdings of 313,277 & 277,989 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Lost Share of TRIPT [Sep 24 2007 11:24AM] Share certificate nos. 19238, 112302 & 112303 having folio no-301 for 11 shs of Tripti Industries Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Lost Share of IFIC [Sep 24 2007 11:26AM] Share certificate nos. 17640 & 21660 having folio no-00426 for 200 shs of IFIC Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

NAV of ICB1-ICB8 [Sep 24 2007 11:36AM] NAV of ICB's Eight Mutual Funds Certificates based on market prices at the close of operation ending 31 Aug '07 were as follows: ICB1=2458.17, ICB2=499.60, ICB3=443.24, ICB4=685.71, ICB5=634.61, ICB6=211.03, ICB7=321.24 & ICB8=256.59 in Tk respectively.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 24 2007 12:03PM] M/S MK Holdings Limited, Ms. Sultana Kashem & Mr. M.A. Kashem,three of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 17,000; 28,000 & 43,000 shs out of their holdings of 101,088; 176,904 & 547,938 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE[Sep 24 2007 12:23PM] D.N.Securities Ltd. (Member Code # 089) has informed that they have withdrawn their Authorized Representative Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, S/O. Mr. Faruq Ahmed with immediate effect.

Bonus shs of FILIC credited [Sep 24 2007 1:18PM] Fareast Islami Life Insurance Co. Ltd has informed that the Bonus shs of the Co. for the yr. 2006 have already been credited to the concerned shareholders' BO A/Cs on 24 Sept '07.

Intention to sell UCBL Shs [Sep 24 2007 1:19PM] Mr. Aziz Al-Masud,one of the Sponsors of United Commercial Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 25,000 shs out of his holdings of 46,490 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Sell confirmation of SMTP Shs [Sep 24 2007 1:52PM] Summit Industrial & Mercantile Corporation(Pvt.)Ltd,one of the sponsors of Summit Power Ltd has further informed that they have sold 200,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier

News on Sep 23 2007
ONLY Spot Trade on SBINS [Sep 23 2007 9:59AM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trade is allowed on the trading of Sonar Bangla Insurance Ltd Shs from today 23 to 25 September'07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 26 September '07.

Message from CSE [Sep 23 2007 9:59AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Revised List of CSE-30 [Sep 23 2007 10:27AM] The revised list of scrips included in CSE-30 Index (effect from 23 September '07) is as follows: SQTEX, SQPH, ACI, BXPH, APXFD, HBCM, CNFCM, SINGR, BATA, APXFW, EHL, MIRCL, BOC, UBL, PUBNK, EBL, NBL, PMBNK, DHBNK, MTBNK, ISBNK, ABBNK, EXIMB, SEBNK, BASIA, MCBNK, AIBL, BOL, UFIL & UGLAS. Pls note that the above 30 companies are covering about 43% to the total Market Cap and 33% to the total Issued Cap of CSE's Market.

Intention to Sell CTBNK Shs [Sep 23 2007 11:11AM] Mr. Azizul Haque Chowdhury,one of the Sponsors of The City Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 6,000 shs out of his holdings of 141,075 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Intention to sell & buy MCBNK Shs. [Sep 23 2007 11:12AM] Mr. Md. Abdul Jalil, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 10,000 shs out of his holdings of 112,501 shs of the Bank while Mrs. Feroza Begum,another Sponsor of the Bank,has reported her intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to her hoildings of 37,500 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE[Sep 23 2007 11:17AM] Eastern Shares & Securities Ltd. (Member Code # 058) has informed that they have withdrawn their Authorized Representative Mr. Mohammad Mahmudul Hoque, S/O. Moulana Anwar Hossain with immediate effect.

Trading Operation of ANAM CAPITAL LTD. [Sep 23 2007 11:32AM] Please be informed that ANAM CAPITAL LTD (CSE Membership#015) has started their trading operation from today, 23 Sep'07 from Delwar Bhaban(4th flr),104 Agrabad C/A, Chittagong.Ph#031-2513703-4. Their Broker ID is 121015 & Broker Code is ANAM.

Important news on AIMS [Sep 23 2007 1:05PM] AIMS of Bangladesh has informed that it has received consent on their referral from the SEC on declaration of Stock Dividend by the AIMS 1st Guaranteed Mutual Fund.

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Sep 23 2007 1:54PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk 500,722,013.16 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.129.97 on cost price and Tk 599,653,744.97 & Tk 155.65 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 19 Sept '07. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices have been re-fixed as Tk 158 & Tk 155 respectively w.e.f. 23 Sept '07.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Sep 23 2007 1:55PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk 65,084,117.39 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.114.89 on cost price and Tk 78,982,543.16 & Tk 139.42 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 19 Sep '07. The per unit Sale & Re-Purchase Prices shall remain unchanged

News on Sep 20 2007

SEC formed Inquiry Committee for APXFW [Sep 20 2007 9:45AM] SEC has formed an enquiry committee for certain unusual trading of shs. of Apex Adelchi Footwear Ltd on the Stock Exchanges. The Committee shall complete the enquiry and submit report to the Commission within 30 working days.

Message from CSE [Sep 20 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Intention to Sell SMTP Shs [Sep 20 2007 10:09AM] Summit Industrial& Mercantile Corporation(Pvt)Ltd,one of the Sponsors of Summit Power Ltd has reported its intention to sell 200,000 shs out of its holdings of 5,477,604 shs of the Co at prevailing market price through Stock Ex. within next 30 working days.

SEC's Show Cause to IFIC [Sep 20 2007 11:32AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of IFIC Bank Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with the audited financial statements for the yr.ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Warning to EXIMB [Sep 20 2007 11:35AM] SEC has issued an warning letter to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of EXIM Bank of BD Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Sep 20 2007 11:43AM] Mr. Syed Shahid Ali, one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has further informed that he has sold 20,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

AGM venue of PEOPI [Sep 20 2007 12:06PM] Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd has further informed that the 22nd AGM of the company will be held on 25 October '07 at 11:30a.m. at Auditorium Lavel-2, LGED Bhaban, LGED Head Office, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207. Other information of the AGM as announced earlier

News on Sep 19 2007
Subscription time extends of MPB [Sep 19 2007 9:50AM] Islami Bank Ltd has informed that the last date of subscription for Repeat Public Offering (RPO) of Mudaraba Perpetual Bond (MPB) of the bank has been extended upto 20 September'07.

Message from CSE [Sep 19 2007 9:55AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

NAV of BSRS1 [Sep 19 2007 11:27AM] NAV of 1st BSRS Mutual Fund stood Tk 54,577,917.38 translating to NAV per certificate of Tk 109.16 on the basis of cost price & Tk 328.45 on market price as against face value of Tk 100 at the close of operation on 31 Aug '07.

Distribution of Div.Warrants of FILIC [Sep 19 2007 1:18PM] Fareast Islami Life Insurance Co. Ltd has requested its shareholders to collect the Cash Dividend Warrants for the yr. 2006 from the Co's Share Department at T.K. Bhaban(16th floor),13 Karwan Bazar,Dhaka from 9am to 3 pm. The Co. has informed that the uncollected Dividend Warrants will be sent by courier at the risk & responsibility of shareholders. The Co. has also informed that the Stock Dividend for the yr. 2006 will be credited to the BO A/Cs through CDBL very shortly.

Resignation of a Director of SMTP [Sep 19 2007 1:50PM] Summit Power Ltd has informed that, one of its Directors, Advocate Salahuddin Ahmad tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Co. for personal ground,which was approved by the Board on 18 Sept '07.

News on Sep 18 2007
ONLY Spot Trade on APGI [Sep 18 2007 9:46AM] Please find ONLY SPOT Trade is allowed on the trading of Asia Pacific General Insurance Co. Ltd Shs from today 18 to 26 September'07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 27 September '07.

Message from CSE [Sep 18 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Updated paid up shares of IFIC [Sep 18 2007 10:52AM] Paid up shares of IFIC Bank Ltd. has been increased by 2,643,297 Bonus shares. Now the total paid up shares of IFIC is 6,707,157 instead of 6,884,179 (which was disseminated yesterday on 17 September '07).

SEC's Show Cause to RUBNK [Sep 18 2007 11:19AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Rupali Bank Ltd for non-compliance of SEC Notification regarding AGM & for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with the audited financial statements for the yr.ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Show Cause to WATA [Sep 18 2007 11:51AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Wata Chemicals Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with transfer of shares.

Lost Share of UBL [Sep 18 2007 12:43PM] Share certificate no. 055907 having Index no-H-1754 for 5 shs of Uttara Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all con

News on Sep 17 2007
Spot Trade allowed on IFIC [Sep 17 2007 9:43AM] Please note that Spot trade is allowed on IFIC shs. from today 17 to 24 September'07 to avail cum benefit as the book closure of the bank is from 26 September '07.

Paid up shares of IFIC increased [Sep 17 2007 9:43AM] Paid up shares of IFIC Bank Ltd. has been increased by 2,413,933 Bonus shares as the scrip has been allowed to trade as ex-benefits with effect from today 17 September 2007. Now the total paid up shares of IFIC is 6,884,179.

Message from CSE [Sep 17 2007 9:56AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Shifting of Head Office of MFL [Sep 17 2007 11:52AM] Midas Financing Ltd has informed that their Registered Head Office has been shifted to House # 43(2nd Floor),Road # 16(New),Dhanmondi,Dhaka on 16 Sept '07.

Final Status of IPO-City Gen.Insurance [Sep 17 2007 11:54AM] All concerned are hereby informed that the final status of the IPO subscription of City General Insurance Co. Ltd is: Total subscription received other than NRB=Tk.125,200,000,Total subscription received from NRB=Tk. 1,840,000, Total subscription received from Mutual Fund=Tk.66,180,000.Total subscription received=Tk. 193,220,000 against Public Issue of IPO of Tk.90,000,000, which is over subscribed by 2.15 times.

Biscuit manufacturing machinery- OLIND [Sep 17 2007 1:39PM] Olympic Industries Ltd has informed that it has decided to import and install one more complete line of new biscuit manufacturing machinery in the existing biscuit factory premises of the Co. at Keodhala, Madanpur, Bondar & Narayangonj. (Cont)

Cont-Biscuit mfg. machinery- OLIND [Sep 17 2007 1:41PM] The co. also informed that the expected cost of the new line of machinery will be approximately Tk. 382.70 lac. The cost of new machinery will be financed through lease/own source and the co. expect to commence production in new line from June 2008.(End)

Sell confirmation of UCBL Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:45PM] Mr. Showkat Aziz Russell, one of the Sponsors of United Commercial Bank Ltd has further informed that, he has sold 34,850 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Buy confirmation of JMBNK Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:45PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has further informed that, two of its Sponsors Ms. Hamida Rahman & Ms. Razia Sultana Deepa have purchased 10,000 & 15,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:46PM] Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury & Mr. Mostori Miah,two of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd have further reported that they have sold 75,000 & 43,000 shs respectively of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Lost Share of UBL [Sep 17 2007 1:47PM] Share certificate nos. 011261, 008132, 008125 & 008126 having Index no-N-99, B-410, B-454 & A-807 respectively for 5 shs each of Uttara Bank Ltd has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Sell & Buy confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:47PM] Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury,one of the Directors of Mercantile Bank Ltd has further reported that he has sold 6,250 shs, while Mr. Md. Selim,one of the Sponsors of the Bank has further reported that he has purchased 6,250 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell & Buy confirmation of NCCBL Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:49PM] NCC Bank Ltd has further reported that Mr. Qazi Monirul Alam & Mr. Md. Anwar Pasha,two of the Sponsors of the Bank have sold 13,300 & 9,600 shs of the Bank, while Mrs. Latifa Rana & Mr. Md. Lokman Hakim,another two Sponsors of the Bank, have purchased 13,300 & 9,600 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 17 2007 1:51PM] Mr. Md. Rafique Chowdhury,Ms. Farzana Azim & Mr. Iftekhar Azim Ahmed,three of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, have separately reported their intention to sell 75,000; 10,000 & 20,000 shs out of their holdings of 388,277; 159,516 & 175,990 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days

News on Sep 16 2007

Recommendation of Dividend of ICB [Sep 16 2007 9:40AM] Investment Corporation of Bangladesh has recommended 14% Cash Dividend for the yr. 2006-2007. AGM will be held on 30 Oct '07 at 11 am at the Auditorium of Bangladesh Institute of Administration & Management (BIAM) Foundation, 63, New Eskaton Road, Dhaka. Book Closure is from 16 to 30 Oct '07. There will be no price limit on the trading of ICB shs today on 16 Sep '07 following its corporate disclosure. (news received at 12.59 pm on 15 Sep '07).

New listing-Intl.Leasing & Fin.Services[Sep 16 2007 9:43AM] Trading of the shares of International Leasing&Financial Services Ltd will start in CSE from today 16 Sept'07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`.Pls note that the Scrip Id=25015,Scrip Cd=ILFSL, Mkt Lot=50,Face Value=Tk.100 &Tick Price=25 paisa.

Un-audited HY A/Cs of ILFSL [Sep 16 2007 9:56AM] As per un-audited half yearly accounts of International Leasing & Financial Services Ltd for the HY ended on 30 June'07, Turnover=Tk.446.41m,NPBT=Tk.31.58m & EPS(based on said NPBT)=Tk17.54.

Message from CSE [Sep 16 2007 9:57AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Cumulatative Redeemable Pref. Sh.-BRACB[Sep 16 2007 10:26AM] Brac Bank Ltd has informed that as per prior permission from SEC regarding issuance of Preference Shares through Private Placement of BDT 50 (fifty) crore by the Bank, it has allotted BDT 5 (five) crore out of unsubscribed BDT 35(Thirty Five) crore in favor of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank on 13 Sep '07 against Share Subscription Agreement.

Intention to sell ELNDI Shs [Sep 16 2007 11:56AM] Mr. Nazrul Islam,one of the Sponsors of Eastland Insuarance Co.Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 2,100 shs out of his holdings of 12,100 shs of the Co. at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

SEC's Show Cause to SRTEX [Sep 16 2007 11:57AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Sreepur Textile Mills Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with non-submission of HY financial statements for the HY ended on 30 June '07.

SEC's Show Cause to WATA [Sep 16 2007 11:57AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Wata Chemicals Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with non-submission of HY financial statements for the HY ended on 30 June '07.

Intention to buy JMBNK Shs [Sep 16 2007 12:08PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has informed that, one of its Sponsors Ms Razia Sultana Deepa has reported her intention to buy 10,000 shs in addition to her holdings of 71,250 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

News on Sep 13 2007

Message from CSE [Sep 13 2007 9:45AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Sell confirmation of PMBNK Shs [Sep 13 2007 10:14AM] Mr. M. A. Wahhab,one of the Sponsors of Prime Bank Ltd, has further reported that he has sold 5,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of MTBNK Shs [Sep 13 2007 10:16AM] ACI Trading Ltd,one of the Sponsors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd has informed that, it has sold 4,740 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Distribution of Div. Warrants of SBIL [Sep 13 2007 10:50AM] Sinobangla Inds. Ltd has requested the concerned shareholders to collect their dividend warrants for the year 2005-2006 within September 16, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Hotel Purbani Annexe-2, 4th Floor, 1 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka. The Co. has also informed that the uncollected dividend warrants will be mailed to the sharehoilders' addresses by courier/registered post afterwards.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 13 2007 10:54AM] Mr. Syed Shahid Ali,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 20,000 shs out of his holdings of 129,164 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

New MD of EBL [Sep 13 2007 11:36AM] Eastern Bank Ltd has informed that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ali Reza Iftekhar as the Managing Director & CEO of the Bank w.e.f. 29 Aug '07.

WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE[Sep 13 2007 11:49AM] Mona Financial Consultancy & Securities Ltd. (Member Code # 103) has informed that they have withdrawn their Authorized Representative Mr. Mridul Kumar Dey, S/O. Late Madhusudhan Dey with immediate effect.

Status of Pvt. Placement of MPB-ISBNK [Sep 13 2007 1:02PM] All concerned are hereby informed that the final status of the Private Placement of Mudaraba Perpetual Bond(MPB) of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd is:Total subscription received from shahreholders of the Bank=Tk.1,585,049,000 & total no. of applicatiom=14,306. However, total subscription received from Institutions & Others=Tk.1,814,315,000 & total no. of application =256.

New listing-Intl.Leasing & Fin.Services[Sep 13 2007 1:24PM] Trading of the shs of International Leasing & Financial Services Ltd will start in CSE from 16 Sept '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25015, Scrip Cd=ILFSL, Mkt Lot=50, Face Value=Tk.100.00 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

Declaration of Dividend of GMF1 [Sep 13 2007 1:27PM] The Trustee of Grameen Mutual Fund One has declared 29% cash dividend for the year 2006-07. Record date is on 4 Oct '07. There will be no price limit on the trading of GMF1 on 16 Sep '07 following its corporate disclosure(news received at 13.25).

News on Sep 12 2007

Record Date of MGHCM [Sep 12 2007 9:46AM] Trading of the shs. of MGHCM is suspended on the Record date today on 12 September 2007. The scrip will be revoked on 13 September'07.

Message from CSE [Sep 12 2007 9:48AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Audited Accounts of NILCM [Sep 12 2007 11:39AM] As per audited accounts of Niloy Cement Inds.Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June '07, Turnover=5.87m, GP/Loss=(2.71)m, OP/Loss=(4.68)m, Net Loss=(17.19)m & EPS=(10.74)as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 84.53m, (1.44)m, (5.22)m, (16.96)m & (10.60)in Tk respectively. Also note that as per the said accounts,Retained Loss=Tk(106.02)m & Tax Holiday Reserve=Tk7.87m.

Trading schedule during holy Ramadan [Sep 12 2007 11:46AM] All concerned are hereby informed that during the Holy month of RAMADAN, the regular trading schedule of CSE will be as follows: Pre-Opening:9:40-9:55, Opening: 9:55-10:00, Trading:10:00-13:30, Closing: 13:30-13:35, CPTrading: 13:35-13:45, (Cont).

Ct-Trading schedule during holy Ramadan[Sep 12 2007 11:48AM] Post-Closing: 13:45-14:15 and Odd-Lot: 10:00-13:20.Please note that CSE Clearing House will receive/deliver SECURITIES up to 2:30 p.m. and CHEQUES up to 1:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday. Also note that during the Holy month of RAMADAN, office time of CSE will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after RAMADAN, the normal office time and trading time will revert to as it is (End).

Intention to transfer MTBNK Shs. [Sep 12 2007 12:24PM] Mr.Samson H Chowdhury, one of the Directors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to acquire 207 shs in addition to his holdings of 13,860 shs of the Bank by way of gift outside the trading floor of Stock Exc. within next 30 working days.

SEC has fined Directors of GHACF [Sep 12 2007 12:55PM] SEC has fined the Chairman/Managing Director & 3 other Directors of Gachihata Aquaculture Farms Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with non-reflection of true & fair view of the Co. in financial statements for the yr. ended 30 June '06. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

SEC has fined Directors of BDZIP [Sep 12 2007 1:16PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 5 other Directors of Bangladesh Zipper Inds.Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with non holding of AGM for the yr. 2006. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

SEC has fined Directors of BDLUG [Sep 12 2007 1:18PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 5 other Directors of Bangladesh Luggage Inds. Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with non holding of AGM for the yr. 2006. However,SEC has also fined them another Tk.10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

Audited Accounts of BSRS1 [Sep 12 2007 1:49PM] As per audited accounts of 1st BSRS Mutual Fund Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June '07, Turnover=10.19m ,Net Income=6.55m & Earnings Per Certificate (EPC)=13.10 as against corresponding yr.end's figures of 5.06m,2.58m & 5.17 in Tk respectively . Also note that as per the said accounts,Retained Earnings=Tk7.76m.

Lost Share of ICB [Sep 12 2007 1:54PM] Share certificate no. 000378 for 200 shares of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned

News on Sep 10 2007

Message from CSE [Sep 10 2007 9:52AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

NAV of AIMS1 [Sep 10 2007 9:58AM] NAV of Aims First Guranteed Mutual Fund stood Tk 357,973,781 only translating to NAV per share of Tk 2.56 against face value of Tk 1.00 at the close of operation on 31 Aug '07.

NAV of GMF1 [Sep 10 2007 9:58AM] NAV of Grameen Mutual Fund One stood Tk 408,599,102 only translating to NAV per share of Tk 24.04 against face value of Tk 10.00 at the close of operation on 31 Aug '07.

SEC's Warning to AIBL [Sep 10 2007 10:49AM] SEC has warned the Directors,Managing Director & Co. Secretary of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with the audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

SEC's Show Cause to BDDY [Sep 10 2007 10:49AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to the Directors,Managing Director & Co.Secretary of Bangladesh Dyeing & Finishing Inds. Ltd for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial statements for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06

SEC's Show Cause to a CA Firm [Sep 10 2007 10:51AM] SEC has issued show cause cum hearing notice to Marhk & Co., Chartered Accountants for non-compliance of securities laws in connection with audited financial statements of Bangladesh Dyeing & Finishing Inds. Ltd for the yr. ended on 31 Dec '06.

Sell confirmation of PEOPI Shs [Sep 10 2007 11:02AM] Mr. S. M. Nurul Islam, one of the Sponsors of Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd has further reported that he has sold 2,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of EXIMB Shs [Sep 10 2007 11:02AM] Mr. Md. Fahim Zaman Pathan, Mr. Abdullah Al-Al-Zakir Sawpan & Ms. Hasina Akhter,three of the Sponsors of EXIM Bank Ltd, have further reported that they have sold 35,000; 76,945 & 45,840 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell & Buy confirmation of MCBNK Shs [Sep 10 2007 11:03AM] Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury,one of the Directors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has further reported that, he has sold 23,262 shs of the Bank, while Mr. M. Amanullah,one of the Sponsors of the Bank has further reported that he has purchased 23,262 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Condition for Public Issue [Sep 10 2007 1:00PM] This is for information of all investors that the following conditions, imposed by the SEC, are applicable regarding public issue of securities : (1) "An applicant cannot submit more than two applications, one in his/her own name & another jointly (Cont)

Cont-Condition for Public Issue [Sep 10 2007 1:03PM] with another person. In case an applicant makes more than two applications,all applications will be treated as invalid and will not be considered for allotment purpose. In addition, whole or part of application money may be forfeited by the Commission." (2) "An applicant/joint applicant shall furnish, among others, his/her/their mother's/ mothers' name in the application form." (End)

Audited Accounts of APXFD [Sep 10 2007 2:17PM] As per audited accounts of Apex Foods Ltd for the yr. ended 30 June'07, Turnover=2,414.67m, GP=211.18m, OP=24.99m, NPAT=21.44m & EPS=37.60 as against corresponding yr. end's figures of 1,650.89m, 174.81m, 15.14m, 12.41m & 21.76 in Tk respectively Also note that as per the said accounts, Share Premium=Tk209.09m and Reserve & Surplus=Tk127.34m

News on Sep 9 2007
ONLY Spot Trade on MGHCM [Sep 9 2007 9:49AM] lease find ONLY SPOT Trade is allowed on the trading of MGHCM Shs from today 9 to 11 September '07 as the Record date of the Co. is on 12 September '07.

EGM of IFIC [Sep 9 2007 9:59AM] IFIC Bank Ltd has informed that an EGM of the Bank will be held on 25 Oct '07 at 10.30 am at Grand Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka to amend some clauses of Memorandum and Articles of Associations of the Bank and also to increase Authorized capital of the Bank to Tk.160 crore from existing Tk. 50 crore. Book closure for EGM is from 26 Sep to 25 Oct '07.

Message from CSE [Sep 9 2007 10:00AM] All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

New listing-BD Finance & Investment [Sep 9 2007 12:09PM] Trading of the shares of Bangladesh Finance & Investment Co. Ltd will start in CSE from 11 Sept '07 in demat form, under settlement category 'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25014, Scrip Cd=BDFIN, Mkt Lot=50, Face Value=Tk.100.00 & Tick Price=25 paisa.

Intention to sell & buy MCBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 12:11PM] Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd, has reported his intention to sell 6,250 shs out of his holdings of 217,715 shs,while Mr. Md. Selim,another Sponsor of the Bank,has reported his intention to buy 6,250 shs in addition to his holdings of 423,990 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

New listing-Intl.Leasing & Fin.Services[Sep 9 2007 12:13PM] Trading of the shares of International Leasing & Financial Services Ltd will start in CSE from 16 Sept'07 in demat form, under settlement category'N`. Pls note that the Scrip Id=25015, Scrip Cd=ILFSL, Mkt Lot=50, Face Value=Tk.100.00& Tick Price=25 paisa.

Intention to Sell & Buy NCCBL Shs [Sep 9 2007 12:31PM] Mr. Qazi Monirul Alam,one of the Sponsors of NCC Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 13,300 shs out of his holdings of 52,617 shs of the Bank, while Mrs. Latifa Rana,another sponsor of the Bank, has reported her intention to buy 13,300 shs in addition to her holdings of 67,016 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Lost Share of OLIND [Sep 9 2007 12:35PM] Share certificate no. 320050 having folio no. 25376 for 50 shs of Olympic Inds. Ltd has been reported as lost.This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

Intention to buy JMBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 12:36PM] Jamuna Bank Ltd has informed that, one of its Sponsors Ms. Farzana Rahman has reported her intention to buy 1,000 shs in addition to her holdings of 56,250 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

Lost Share of BSC [Sep 9 2007 12:43PM] Share certificate no. 00670, having Folio no. 672 for 10 shs. of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation has been reported as lost. This is for information and necessary record of all concerned.

SEC has fined Directors of BDDY [Sep 9 2007 12:49PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 5 other Directors of Bangladesh Dyeing & Finishing Inds.Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with non holding of AGM for the yr. 2006. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

SEC has fined Directors of BCIL [Sep 9 2007 12:50PM] SEC has fined the Managing Director & 5 other Directors of Bangladesh Chemical Inds. Ltd Tk.1 lakh each for non compliance of securities laws in connection with non holding of AGM for the yr. 2006. However, SEC has also fined them another Tk. 10,000 each for each day in case of continuation of the said default.

Sell confirmation of GBJVF Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:20PM] Mr. Zabedur Rahman,one of the Sponsors of German Bangla J.V. Food Ltd has informed that, he has sold 135,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of SEBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:21PM] Mr. Sufian Us Samad,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd has informed that, he has sold 20,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of PMBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:21PM] Mr. M.A. Khaleque,one of the Directors of Prime Bank Ltd has informed that, he has sold 40,853 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Buy confirmation of MNFAB Shs. [Sep 9 2007 2:22PM] Monno Fabrics Ltd has further reported that,one of its Sponsors Mr. Harunar Rashid Khan has purchased 10,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as annouced earlier.

Sell confirmation of MTBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:22PM] ACI Trading Ltd,one of the Sponsors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd has informed that, it has sold 40,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of MTBNK Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:23PM] Mr. Md. Hedayetullah, one of the Sponsors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd has informed that, he has sold 50,000 shs of the Bank through Stock Exchange as announced earlier.

Sell confirmation of ELNDI Shs [Sep 9 2007 2:23PM] Mr. Moazzem Hossain,one of the Directors of Eastland Ins. Co. Ltd has informed that, he has sold 3,000 shs of the Co. through Stock Exchange as announced earlier

News on Sep 6 2007
Intention to Sell MTBNK Shs [Sep 6 2007 9:44AM] ACI Trading Ltd, one of the corporate sponsors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd has reported its intention to sell its entire holdings of 4,740 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

IPO lottery of Paramount Insurance [Sep 6 2007 9:45AM] All concerned are hereby informed that SEC has given consent to conduct the IPO lottery of Paramount Insurance Co. Ltd on today 6 Sept '07 at 10.30 am at Gulshan Shooting Club, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka.

Message from CSE [Sep 6 2007 9:47AM] All investeors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumour.

Chairman & Vice Chairmen of FEDI [Sep 6 2007 12:19PM] Federal Ins.Co.Ltd has informed that Alhaj Mohd. Lokman Chowdhury has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman, while Alhaj Md. Abdul Khaleque & Mr. Jainul Abedin Jamal have been elected as Vice Chairmen of the Co. The Co. has also informed that its Board has also unanimously elected Mr. Enamul Hoq as Chairman of the Executive Committe of the Board.

New Chairman & Vice Chairman of PICL [Sep 6 2007 12:22PM] Prime Ins.Co.Ltd has informed that its Board has unanimously elected Mr. Md. Zakiullah Shahid as Chairman and Mr. Ferdous Amin & Mr. Shah M. Hasan as Vice Chairmen of the Co. for a period of one year commencing from 1 Sept '07.

Intention to Sell & Buy NCCBL Shs [Sep 6 2007 12:23PM] Mr. Md. Anwar Pasha,one of the Sponsors of NCC Bank Ltd has reported his intention to sell 9,600 shs out of his holdings of 121,245 shs of the Bank, while Mr. Md. Lokman Hakim,another sponsor of the Bank, has reported his intention to buy 9,600 shs in addition to his holdings of 33,595 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days

News on Sep 5 2007

Withdrawal of SEC's Directive [Sep 5 2007 9:44AM] SEC has rescind its earlier Directive dated 22 July '07, regarding the trading of the Shs. of ABBNK,BRACB, DESCO, PGCB & SMTP under Spot Market with immediate effect. Therefore, trading of the shs of the said Cos. will be allowed in normal trading and settlement system as earlier with effect from 5 Sept, 2007.

Demat Trade of ICB3 - ICB8 from today [Sep 5 2007 11:46AM] All concerned are hereby informed that the trading of the shares of ICB3, ICB4, ICB5, ICB6, ICB7 & ICB8 starts in demat form from today 5 Sept, 2007 as announced earlier.

Scrip upgradation- ISN [Sep 5 2007 11:48AM] Please note that Information Services Network Ltd has been placed in "A" category from "Z" category with effect from today 5 Sept '07 as the company reported the payment of 15% Cash dividend for the year 2006.

SEC approval on denomination of SIBNK [Sep 5 2007 12:10PM] SEC has approved the proposal for changing the denomination of shares of Social Invesment Bank Ltd from Tk. 1000.00 to Tk. 100.00 and Market Lot from 5 shares to 50 shares.

Distribut.of Div.Warrants-IAMC1 & IAIMF[Sep 5 2007 1:14PM] ICB Asset Management Company Ltd has informed that the Dividend Warrants for the FY. 2006-2007 of ICB AMCL First Mutual Fund and ICB AMCL Islamic Mutual Fund will be distributed from 5 to 10 Sep '07 from the Office of the Co. at 8, DIT Avenue (15th floor), Dhaka. Uncollected Dividend Warrants will be sent by courier to the mailing address of the respective unit holders.

Primary Status of IPO-City General Ins.[Sep 5 2007 12:51PM] All concerned are hereby informed that the primary status of the IPO subscription of City General Insurance Co. Ltd is: Total amount of subscription(excluding NRB)=Tk.191,340,000 & the Total No. of application=21,445. Total amount received from NRB up to 29 Aug '07=Tk.1,802,449 & Total application from NRB=215.

Intention to sell SEBNK Shs [Sep 5 2007 1:50PM] Ms. Jusna Ara Kashem,one of the Sponsors of Southeast Bank Ltd, has reported her intention to sell 67,000 shs out of her holdings of 406,602 shs of the Bank at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within next 30 working days.

NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund [Sep 5 2007 1:54PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood Tk 478,635,781.21 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.125.01 on cost price and Tk 568,598,350.62 & Tk 148.50 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 29 Aug '07.

NAV of ICB AMCL Pension H.U.Fund [Sep 5 2007 1:56PM] NAV of ICB AMCL Pension Holders'Unit F. stood Tk 63,944,965.11 translating to NAV per unit of Tk.114.11 on cost price and Tk 75,811,079.28 & Tk 135.28 respectively on current market price at the close of business operation on 29 Aug '07