Circuit Breaker

Message: All investors are requested to make their investment decision on the basis of financial strength of the companies not on the basis of rumor.

BSEC (Repeat): It is observed that in the context of the present condition of the capital market, many small and new investors are involved which is undoubtedly encouraging. But it is a matter of concern that a portion of these investors without having proper, timely and detail knowledge and reviewing/analyzing the information of the different aspects of the capital market are being attracted in investing on the basis of rumor, hearsay and different comments from different quarters, which may make their hard earned capital risky, as a result, it will not only hamper the confidence of these investors but may also create hindrance of the continuity and firm growth of the capital market. (continue)

BSEC (continue) (Repeat): In this situation, in the greater and long term interest of the growing capital market and investors, all related to Stock Exchange and market intermediaries i.e. stock broker/dealer, asset manager, merchant banker, issuer company including their officials are requested to abstain from giving opinion/comment on investment which may create enthusiasm or confusion among the investors. (end)

BSEC's Message (Repeat): 1) It is not wise to invest in the capital market without having proper information, detail knowledge and experience regarding different aspects and nitty-gritty of the capital market. 2) It is to be kept in mind that the profit or loss whatever you make from investment is belong to you only. Therefore, prudent investment decision based on knowledge and fundamentals can be your real assistance. 3) Don't pay heed to rumors at the time of buying and selling of shares. Buying and selling of shares based on rumor can be harmful. Even spreading of rumor is legally prohibited. (BSEC vide its letter no. SEC/SRMIC/2010/726 dated 23 November 2010).

CSENEWS: All concerned are hereby informed that (1) Discourage clients for rushing in the brokerage house and encourage more for trading through mobile apps and other internet based devices, (2) No hand shake, (3) No hugging; (4) Maintain reasonable social distance (at least one meter), (4) Identifying employees and clients who is coughing or sneezing or with any suspicious symptoms, (5) Avoid touching eyes, nose, ears and mouth, (6) Arrangement of hand sanitizer every time to enter office premise (employees, clients and visitors), (cont)

CSENEWS: (cont) (7) Arrangement of mask to provide to employees and clients in the brokerage house, (8) Discourage visitors to enter into the office, (9) Arrangement of virtual office for part of employees on rotation basis and (10) Avoid face to face meetings in the office and encourage telephone/video conference among the employees and clients. (end)

SPOT TRADE: Please find SPOT Trade is continuing today on the trading of the shares of KAY&QUE.

SONARGAON: Please note that the close price of the shares of SONARGAON has been reset at current market price prevailing in other exchange. New close price of SONARGAON=Tk. 20.50.

GP: (Quarter 1) As per the Un-audited financial statements of Grameenphone Ltd., EPS was Tk. 6.60 for January-March 2021 as against Tk. 7.92 for January-March 2020; NOCFPS was Tk. 11.97 for January-March 2021 as against Tk. 2.84 for January-March 2020. NAV per share was Tk. 45.19 as on March 31, 2021 and Tk. 36.31 as on March 31, 2020.

SKTRIMS: SK Trims & Industries Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

PENINSULA: The Peninsula Chittagong Limited has further informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

RUNNERAUTO: Runner Automobiles Limited has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 25, 2021 at 2:35 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Corporation for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

HEIDELBCEM: In response to a DSE query, HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Limited has informed that there is no undisclosed price sensitive information of the Company for recent unusual price hike and increase in volume of shares.

SAMORITA: Samorita Hospital Ltd. has informed that a Board meeting of the Company will be held on April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

BATBC: British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Ltd. the Bonus shares of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2020 have already been credited through CDBL to the respective shareholders BO Accounts on 18 April 2021 & Cash dividend has also been disbursed to the respective shareholders' Bank Account through BEFTN System on April 19, 2021.

HEIDELBCEM: HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 28, 2021 at 2:45 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2020.

PRIMEBANK: Trading of the shares of Prime Bank Limited will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 21.04.2021 to 22.04.2021 as the record date of the Company is on 25.04.2021.

IFIC: Trading of the shares of IFIC Bank Limited will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 21.04.2021 to 22.04.2021 as the record date of the Company is on 25.04.2021.

EGEN: eGeneration Limited has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

JAMUNABANK: Jamuna Bank Ltd. has further informed that the 20th AGM of the Company will now be held on May 31, 2021 at 4:00 PM instead of earlier declared time 11:00 AM by using digital platform with the link of: https://jamunabank.bdvirtualagm.com. Other information will remain unchanged.

KAY&QUE: Trading of the shares of Kay & Que (Bangladesh) Ltd. will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 21.04.2021 for EGM. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 22.04.2021.

PUBALIBANK: Pubali Bank Limited has informed that Mr. Saiful Alam Khan Chowdhury has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank with effect from April 11, 2021.

ASIAPACINS: Asia Pacific General Insurance Company Ltd. has informed that the Board meeting of the Company will be held on April 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2020.

SONALIPAPR: Sonali Paper & Board Mills Limited has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.

CSE NEWS: Today's (20 April 2021) Total Trades: 11,097, Volume: 13,872,929 and Turnover: Tk. 714.90 million.

BXSYNTH: Referring to the earlier news disseminated on 05.04.2021 regarding suspension of Trading of Shares of Beximco Synthetics Ltd., the suspension period of trading of shares of the Company has been extended for further period of 15 days effective from April 21, 2021 as per Section 9(8) of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969.

ADNTEL: ADN Telecom Limited has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on March 31, 2021.