BSEC fined manipulators Tk 1,488cr in last 1.5 years
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Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) fined individuals, intermediaries and firms a total of Tk 1,488 crore for their involvement in stock market manipulation during the interim government’s tenure. So far, the commission has received Tk 5.23 crore of the total fine amount.
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Stabilised economy, but many reforms left unfinished
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
When Ahsan Habib Mansur assumed office in the second week of August 2024 following a mass uprising, the financial reality was precarious.
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Salehuddin leaves office outlining 20 priority tasks for Khosru
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The list includes managing high inflation, weak tax collection, rising debt
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
LDC graduation: Government asks UN for three-year deferment
20 February 2026, 02:36 AM
The government, on its first full day in office, formally sought a three-year deferral of Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
20 February 2026, 02:36 AM
Interim govt stopped macro bleeding but couldn’t reignite growth
18 February 2026, 00:00 AM
When the interim government assumed office around 18 months ago, it inherited an economy under severe strain.
18 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Cool prices, create new jobs
15 February 2026, 00:44 AM
Economists urge the next government
15 February 2026, 00:44 AM
Election stirs stock revival hopes, but history says otherwise
11 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Elections rarely spark dramatic rallies in Bangladesh’s stock market. The trend has been consistent at least in the last six parliamentary elections. Yet, stakeholders hope this time will be different.
11 February 2026, 00:00 AM
News Analysis / BNP’s trillion-dollar ambition: Is the path slippery?
8 February 2026, 03:36 AM
The economic goals outlined in the BNP’s election manifesto read like a calculated challenge. It presents the coming decade as a stark choice:
8 February 2026, 03:36 AM
Audit Report on Fareast Insurance: Over Tk 2,100cr embezzled
Fareast Islami Life Insurance allowed its former chairman and directors to commit serial financial crimes and siphon off policy holders’ funds worth more than Tk 2,100 crore between 2010 and 2020, found an audit recently.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
FloWater, FloSolar plan to go public
Two new types of companies -- a water treatment solution provider and a solar panel producer -- plan to go public on the stock exchanges in Bangladesh as they look to raise funds to expand footprint.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
BB-BSEC tussle takes a new twist
The ongoing tension between the Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission could deepen further (BSEC) following a recent stock market regulator move that curtails banks’ power to cancel payments to bondholders.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
SMEs and technology were game changers for IPDC
IPDC Finance has recovered from a sinking position to become one of the best non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh by shifting its focus to untapped sectors, according to the company’s Managing Director Mominul Islam.
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Profit growth signals strong economic rebound
Listed companies across almost all sectors saw their profits rise 8.6 per cent on average in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, indicating that Bangladesh is making a strong economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Leveraging remittances for driving the next stage of growth
Remittances have multipurpose positive effects on rural economies, which enhances Bangladesh’s inclusive growth, according to economists.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Shwapno sees operating profit finally
Shwapno, the largest retail chain in Bangladesh, has at last logged operating profits, a development that is likely to make the investors of its parent company, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), happy.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
15 individuals, 19 firms keep topping NBR’s honours chart
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) introduced tax cards more than a decade ago and expanded its associated list from fiscal 2015-16 to recognise compliant taxpayers in various sectors and professions.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Steel, cement producers log higher profits as sales rocket
Most of the listed rod and cement producers in Bangladesh posted higher profits in the July to September period riding on higher sales as economic activities picked up thanks to the improving coronavirus situation.
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Olympic to invest Tk25cr to expand bakery business
Olympic Industries Ltd, the maker of popular biscuit brands such as Energy Plus, Tip and Nutty, has announced that it would invest Tk 25.65 crore to expand its production capacity to meet growing demands.
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Making the most of bonds
Scheduled banks and corporates in Bangladesh have been opting for issuance of bonds for the last couple of years to diversify treasury management and strengthen capital base.
20 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Remittance to lose steam
The World Bank has projected lower remittance growth for Bangladesh compared to that of India and Pakistan in 2021 due to the slower outmigration of workers who have returned home at the height of the global coronavirus pandemic.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Most listed power companies see profits rise in first quarter
Most listed power generation companies saw their profits rise in the July-September period of the ongoing financial year as the economy is recovering from Covid-19, according to industry people.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Listed pharmas post higher profits as demand picks up
Almost all listed pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh logged higher profits in July to September thanks to higher sales as people shook off coronavirus fears to avail treatments and the lower cost of bank finances.
14 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Japan’s SoftBank to buy 20pc stake in bKash
Japanese multinational conglomerate SoftBank Group Corporation is going to buy a 20 per cent stake in bKash, which could give a further push to the fast-expanding mobile financial service industry in Bangladesh.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Aziz Pipes’ production closure raises questions
Closure, resumption, and closure. This is what described Aziz Pipes in the last 10 months in a nutshell.
10 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Deshbandhu invests Tk 800cr to expand in export markets
Deshbandhu Group invested around Tk 800 crore in the last one year despite the business uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic as it looks to expand its footprint in the overseas markets.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Most listed multinationals see profit growth in Jul-Sep
Most listed multinationals logged higher profits during this year’s July-September quarter, compared to the same period a year ago, riding on increased sales in the last two months of the quarter following a three-week countrywide lockdown in July.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Banks post higher profits in Jan-Sep
Listed banks in Bangladesh posted higher profit in the January to September period on the back of higher income from their investment in the stock market, a pick-up in credit demand and lower expenses.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Mobile data users to double by 2030
Bangladesh’s telecom sector is expected to thrive in the current decade on the back of a spike in demand for mobile data, according to a new report.
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM