Dhaka Stock Exchange urges NBR not to impose new tax on capital gains

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has demanded no imposition of tax on the capital gains in the upcoming budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year
28 May 2024, 07:42 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

Stocks snap nine-day losing streak

The prime index rose 1.14% to end the day at 5,310.51
27 May 2024, 10:42 AM

Pharma Aids to buy Tk 11.38cr land for expansion

Glass ampoule manufacturer Pharma Aids is going to purchase 103 decimals of land at a cost of Tk 11.38 crore with the aim of expanding its business and modernising its manufacturing unit.
26 May 2024, 18:30 PM

Stocks shed 1,000 points in 3 months

The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange plunged by 1,000 points in a span of three months as investors keep selling their holdings, fearing further deterioration of economic indicators.
26 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves rise by $180 million in a week

Reserves hit $18.61 billion on May 21, up from $18.43 billion on May 15
23 May 2024, 12:24 PM

BSEC honours 8 stock market intermediaries

They were awarded with the Independence Golden Jubilee Award 2023
23 May 2024, 10:38 AM

Administrator appointed for Swadesh Islami Life Insurance

Sk Md Rezaul Islam, former additional secretary, will be the new administrator with immediate effect
21 May 2024, 11:47 AM

BSEC changes Z category listing rules

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) issued a directive yesterday repealing one criterion and adding a new one for companies to be listed as junk.
21 May 2024, 04:22 AM

Stocks fall for sixth straight day

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the sixth consecutive day yesterday thanks mainly to the price erosion of several large-cap scrips.
20 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall for sixth consecutive day

Large-cap shares continue to see price erosions
20 May 2024, 11:36 AM

Stocks plunge to 3-year low

Stocks in Bangladesh dropped for a fifth consecutive day yesterday for a selling spree of some large investors, sending the major index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to a three-year low.
19 May 2024, 18:00 PM

DSE index hits three-year low

The DSEX ended today at 5,431.28 points
19 May 2024, 12:55 PM

Why are investors leaving the stock market?

Stock investors in Bangladesh are leaving the share market as they are losing their hard-earned money because of the persisting fall of the indices driven by the prolonged economic crisis, the worsening health of the banking industry, and rising interest and exchange rates.
19 May 2024, 00:30 AM

SS Steel sees profit shrivel as it expands footprint

SS Steel Ltd has registered higher turnover thanks to increased sales ever since the steelmaker started acquiring several companies in 2020, but its overall profit has dropped.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM

5 banks to seek offshore banking deposits at NY campaign

The leading banks will arrange a dinner for expatriate Bangladeshis at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
18 May 2024, 14:27 PM

Dhaka Bank’s Q1 profit highest in 4 years

The bank's profit rose 26% year-on-year to Tk 60.39 crore in Jan-Mar period of 2024
16 May 2024, 12:37 PM

Stocks drop for three straight days

The stock market continued to plunge for a third consecutive day yesterday as risk-averse investors sold shares apprehending that the economy would turn for the worse in the coming days.
15 May 2024, 13:50 PM

BATB's profit drops as for high inflation deters smokers

British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) saw a drop in its profits and sales in the January-March period of 2024, reasoning that people had cut back on smoking cigarettes amidst high inflationary pressure.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

LafargeHolcim’s profit drops for first time since 2022's Q1

The cement maker’s turnover fell 3%, profit 15% in Jan-Mar
13 May 2024, 13:17 PM