Dhaka bourse's index hits a five-month high

The market rose for the fourth consecutive day
11 August 2024, 10:01 AM

Regulator orders freeze on bank accounts of Hasan Mahmud, family members

A senior official of the anti-money laundering agency confirmed it
11 August 2024, 07:07 AM

Islami Bank plunges into chaos as rival groups clash

The situation worsened when officials and Deputy Managing Director Miftah Uddin tried to enter the headquarters of the bank
11 August 2024, 06:01 AM

Steps to be taken to bring back laundered money: finance adviser

Banking rules were made, but none enforced or followed those, he says
10 August 2024, 11:15 AM

People face cash crunch as most ATMs run dry

Cash-carrier security agencies refrained from carrying cash amid fears of looting
10 August 2024, 09:30 AM

Bangladesh Bank governor resigns

Abdur Rouf Talukder resigned citing health reasons
9 August 2024, 15:34 PM

Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July

Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM

Investors cheer as stocks soar

Share prices rallied for a third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registering a 5.44 percent spike, the highest jump in four and a half years.
8 August 2024, 11:33 AM

Protests break out at half a dozen banks

The bank officials’ demands include cancellations of illegal appointments and punishment of corrupt bank owners
8 August 2024, 08:42 AM

Islami Bank rejects cheque seeking to withdraw Tk 548cr 

Islami Bank Bangladesh today rejected a cheque of a little-known company seeking to withdraw Tk 548 crore
7 August 2024, 15:52 PM

Stocks extend gaining momentum

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024, 12:15 PM

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024, 09:44 AM
7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

Stocks jump for second consecutive day

The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am
7 August 2024, 06:12 AM

Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024, 05:23 AM

Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high

BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024, 10:54 AM

Bangladesh Bank now fully open to journalists: BB deputy governor

The Economic Reporters’ Forum meets BB officials
6 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ

They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024, 07:16 AM

Banks to remain closed for three days from tomorrow

The government announced three-day public holiday from tomorrow
4 August 2024, 13:04 PM

Kamalapur ICD-bound container congestion hits Ctg port

The port yard now has 2,346 TEUs of containers, up from its capacity to store 876 TEUs
3 August 2024, 13:16 PM