South Asia Investor Review is a blog by Riaz Haq focused on reporting, analyzing and discussing the economy and the financial markets of countries in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It is designed to help...
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South Asia Investor Review is a blog by Riaz Haq focused on reporting, analyzing and discussing the economy and the financial markets of countries in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It is designed to help international investors looking to learn about investing in South Asia. Riaz has another blog called Haq's Musings at http://riazhaq.blogspot.com
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Bangladesh Development Bank eyes January launch
Md Hasan
The much-awaited formation of state-owned Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd (BDBL) has reached the final stages with its registration completed with the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms.
The central bank also approved a plan for BDBL to run as a scheduled bank.
The registration was completed on November 16.
A merger between Bangladesh... Read Full Story
The world media are focusing on scores of deadly terrorist attacks in the last four weeks claiming over 300 innocent lives in Pakistani cities, and tracking the military's counterinsurgency campaign unfolding in South Waziristan. However, the Pakistani blogosphere is buzzing with the news and pictures of the Fashion Week in Karachi . A series of fashion shows ended Saturday in which 30 Pakistani designers presented their creations. Karachi's Marriott hotel was the scene of the glamorous event... Read Full Story
After painfully watching the heartbreaking scenes of carnage in Pakistani provincial capital of NWFP on TV screens, it came as a pleasant surprise to see the New York Times mention Peshawar in a different context; volunteer cartographers contributing to digital maps "from Petaluma to Peshawar". It particularly caught my attention because I have had the pleasure of visiting both of these fine cities, and I currently live not too far from the one in California. "From Petaluma to Peshawar, these... Read Full Story
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IBBL trains employees of Nigerian bank
Business Report
The valedictory session of a week long “Pre-Launching Manpower Development Programme” organised by Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd was held on Sunday at the conference hall of its training and research academy.
Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman, Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. was present in the function as Chief Guest. Presided over by M... Read Full Story
http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=84738 Shipbuilding industry sees growth spree Munima Sultana The country’s fast growing ship building industry is likely to see another growth spurt within a year as a number of foreign companies are seeking local partners to develop backward linkage industries. Ship building owners said joint venture investment are likely to come from Denmark, Germany, France and few other countries that would help reduce the foreign dependence from... Read Full Story
Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed bullish activity as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 106 points to close at 9,251. The market opened with green numbers and remained in the positive territory throughout the session.
Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed bullish activity as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 106 points to close at 9,251.
The market opened with green... Read Full Story
KARACHI, Pakistan: Pakistani stocks ended more than 1 percent lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits at higher levels after the market gained 2.62 percent the previous day on hopes for a cut in the key policy rate, dealers said.
Monetary policy for December and January will be announced on Nov. 24, a central bank spokesman said.
The Karachi Stock Exchange’s .KSE benchmark 100-share index ended 1.07 percent, or 99.33 points, lower at 9,204.98 on turnover of 160 million shares... Read Full Story
http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=84142
Shipbuilding holds out high promises
Shahiduzzaman Khan
A ‘pragmatic’ policy for the shipbuilding industry is reportedly under consideration for attracting new investments and orders from abroad. The country has earlier witnessed some notable success in export of small ocean-going vessels.
In this backdrop, the government is also examining the possibility of setting up a separate export processing zone (EPZ) exclusively for... Read Full Story
KSE-100 Index Recovers 154 Points :The benchmark KSE-100 Index of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) recovered 154 points to close at 8,916.
The stock market began its trade in the red mode which later turned into positive on the reports of positive economic outlook by Credit Swiss and Moody’s.
The investors took particular interest energy and cement stocks.
The trade volume stood at 140 million shares.
Jehangir Siddiqui Company topped the list of volume leaders, gaining paisas 13 to close... Read Full Story
KSE-100 Index Recovers 154 Points :The benchmark KSE-100 Index of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) recovered 154 points to close at 8,916.
The stock market began its trade in the red mode which later turned into positive on the reports of positive economic outlook by Credit Swiss and Moody’s.
The investors took particular interest energy and cement stocks.
The trade volume stood at 140 million shares.
Jehangir Siddiqui Company topped the list of volume leaders, gaining paisas 13 to close... Read Full Story
