AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoCapital Markets: Dhaka Stock Exchange staged a V-shaped rebound as bargain hunters returned, with DSEX ending up after a mid-session slump; the bourse also reiterated plans to launch exchange-traded derivatives by January 2028, stressing the need for a functional central counterparty and stronger risk controls. Banking & Trade Finance: City Bank met ITFC (IsDB Group) to expand Shariah-compliant trade finance, including export and green financing. Deposit Repayment Stress Test: Sammilito Islami Bank began principal repayments after Bangladesh Bank provided Tk5,000 crore; about 6,000 customers collected Tk250 crore on day one. Energy & Policy: Cabinet approved duty-tax waivers for solar equipment imports and a Hong Kong investment pact; Petrobangla eased spot LNG supplier entry rules to widen sourcing amid shortages. Business Regulation: Commerce Minister said the Companies Act needs updating and stakeholders urged time-bound RJSC decisions with deemed approvals. Human Capital & Social Protection: “Child, Not Bride” campaign launched to curb child marriage; literacy targets set for 2031 with adult functional literacy pilots. Infrastructure & Safety: Study flags Dhaka–Chattogram highway as the most accident-prone among major routes, urging urgent safety interventions.
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