Auditors question viability of three listed companies
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Auditors of Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC (BPMPLC), GSP Finance and The Peninsula Chittagong have expressed uncertainty about the ability of the three companies to continue as going concerns, according to disclosures posted by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.
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The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The auditors raised concerns as the companies have been incurring losses, which, in their assessment, cast doubt on their ability to continue regular operations.
- The auditors also pointed to difficulties in opening letters of credit (LCs) to import raw materials.
- The company was listed on the stock exchange in 2018, with a premium of Tk 70 per share, as investors bet on its business potential, according to DSE data.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk 743 crore | “In its audit opinion, Zoha Zaman Kabir Rashid & Co, a chartered accountancy firm, said Bashundhara Paper Mills incurred a net loss of around Tk 743 crore in the year ended June 30, 2026, compared with a loss of around Tk 330 crore in the previous year.” |
Figure | Tk 1,070 crore | “The company had accumulated losses of more than Tk 1,070 crore as of the reporting date.” |
Figure | Tk 70 | “The company was listed on the stock exchange in 2018, with a premium of Tk 70 per share, as investors bet on its business potential, according to DSE data.” |
Figure | Tk 2,149 crore | “BPMPLC’s long-term bank loans stood at Tk 2,149 crore, while its short-term borrowings amounted to Tk 601 crore, according to the company’s financial report for FY26.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.
Synonyms: condition, necessity, prerequisite
“The disclosures by the three companies were made in line with this requirement.”
The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
“The auditors raised concerns as the companies have been incurring losses, which, in their assessment, cast doubt on their ability to continue regular operations.”
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
“The auditors also pointed to difficulties in opening letters of credit (LCs) to import raw materials.”
Suitableness.
Synonyms: aptitude, cleverness, dexterity, talent
“Auditors of Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC (BPMPLC), GSP Finance and The Peninsula Chittagong have expressed uncertainty about the ability of the three companies to continue as going concerns, according to disclosures posted by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.”
The act of revealing something.
Synonyms: revelation
“Auditors of Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC (BPMPLC), GSP Finance and The Peninsula Chittagong have expressed uncertainty about the ability of the three companies to continue as going concerns, according to disclosures posted by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Auditors of Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC (BPMPLC), GSP Finance and The Peninsula Chittagong have expressed uncertainty about the ability of the three companies to continue as going concerns, according to disclosures posted by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.
The auditors raised concerns as the companies have been incurring losses, which, in their assessment, cast doubt on their ability to continue regular operations. The auditors also pointed to difficulties in opening letters of credit (LCs) to import raw materials.
Under stock market rules, listed companies must have their accounts audited by independent firms every year and make the audit reports public. The disclosures by the three companies were made in line with this requirement.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Auditors of Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC (BPMPLC), GSP Finance and The Peninsula Chittagong have expressed uncertainty about the ability of the three _____ to continue as going concerns, according to disclosures posted by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday.
2.The _____ also pointed to difficulties in opening letters of credit (LCs) to import raw materials.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The auditors raised concerns as the companies have been incurring losses, which, in their assessment, cast doubt on their ability to continue regular operations.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Stock markets
Some people say investing in the stock market is a good way to build wealth; others say it is too risky for ordinary people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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