14 companies asked to explain failure to pay dividends

The companies declared dividends last year, but failed to hand over those
5 October 2024, 13:02 PM

DSE stocks rebound after massive fall

Indices of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday on falling by a massive extent on the preceding three days, which was followed by protests by some investors in the capital’s Motijheel who blamed some of the regulator’s recent punitive measures. .The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange
3 October 2024, 18:04 PM

Stocks plunge as ‘manipulators’ go for massive sell-offs

Stock indexes in Bangladesh plunged by over 2 percent yesterday as a section of investors sold shares on a massive scale apprehending punitive measures from the regulator for their past malpractices.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stocks slump amid jitters

The Dhaka Stock Exchange benchmark index dropped 95.49 points, or 1.70 percent, to 5,490.78 within the first two and a half hours of trading, which started at 10 am.
2 October 2024, 07:10 AM

Turnover at DSE hits eight-week low

Daily turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) shrank by 22.71 percent to hit an eight-week low of Tk 389 crore today as investors cautiously traded selective shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations..The last time that daily turnover, which measures the total volume of
1 October 2024, 15:58 PM

9 entities fined Tk 428 crore for Beximco stock manipulation

This is the largest penalty ever levied by the regulator
1 October 2024, 12:13 PM

Committee formed to manage Capital Market Stabilisation Fund effectively 

The finance ministry formed the six-member panel, which includes representatives from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the commerce ministry, and the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms
1 October 2024, 05:32 AM

Stocks rise after last week’s decline

The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday on falling for two days last week as investors traded select shares to pocket short-term profits..The DSEX, the broad index of the country’s premier bourse, edged up by 18.98 points, or 0.34 percent, from that on the day prio
29 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall sharply after 27 firms listed to Z category

Stock markets in Bangladesh fell sharply yesterday as investors went on a spree selling shares of 27 firms which were downgraded to the Z or junk category by Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)..The DSE downgraded the 27 businesses on Wednesday for violating securities laws by failing to properly p
26 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Panel formed to investigate share discrepancy in Rahima Food Corporation

The three-member panel formed by the BSEC was asked to submit report in 15 days
26 September 2024, 12:39 PM

DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share

Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024, 11:13 AM

Stocks rise for second day

The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024, 18:11 PM

Shakib fined Tk 50 lakh for stock manipulation

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) yesterday fined cricketer Shakib Al Hasan Tk 50 lakh for manipulating the share price of Paramount Insurance in 2023.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks recover from single-day slump

Stocks in Bangladesh mostly bounced back yesterday after falling the day before as investors made fresh bets on lucrative scrips in anticipation of the earnings disclosures of listed corporates for the July-September period this year..Investors expressed optimism about the return of good g
23 September 2024, 18:04 PM

Stocks end flat but turnover rises 13%

Stock markets in Bangladesh experienced a slight downturn yesterday, following two consecutive days of gains last week. .Cautious investors traded lucrative shares, particularly blue-chip ones, amid ongoing price fluctuations. A blue chip is a well-established and financially sound company
22 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks close in the black

The stock market in Bangladesh closed in the black with the major index crossing the 5,700-point mark yesterday as investors cautiously traded lucrative shares of blue-chip and large-cap sectors amidst price fluctuations..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-esta
19 September 2024, 18:04 PM

Stocks rise after falling for two days

Bangladesh’s stock market rose yesterday on falling for two days as investors made fresh bets on lucrative blue-chip and large-cap shares to pocket short-term gains amidst price movements..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-established, and financially sound co
18 September 2024, 15:05 PM

BSEC to investigate Nafeez’s SEML for illicit trading

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is set to investigate all the activities of Strategic Equity Management Ltd (SEML) since its inception in 2007, and to check for any anomalies
18 September 2024, 10:06 AM

Stock keep falling amid wait for earnings disclosures

Stock market indexes in Bangladesh extended its losing streak for the second consecutive day yesterday as cautious investors opted to wait for corporate earnings disclosures before making significant trades..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 30.1
17 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall after a three-day rise

Indices of the stock markets in Bangladesh fell yesterday after a three-day rise last week as investors were cautious in trading shares, seeking to wait out earnings disclosures by corporates before undertaking any major move..Investors were optimistic about the return of good governance a
15 September 2024, 18:00 PM