The DSEX gained 12.40 points to reach 4,933.96 as of 11:28 am

The plans were sought by the Idra through letters sent at the end of March this year

An ordinance published last night disbands NBR and creates two new divisions

Dhaka stocks rose yesterday after the chief adviser issued a five-point directive to strengthen the capital market, including plans to sell government stakes in state-run and multinational firms. 

United Power Generation & Distribution Company Ltd (UPGDCL) has resumed operations at its 82-megawatt power plant in Dhaka Export Processing Zone after the restoration of the gas supply.

Remittance inflow in the first ten months and eleven days of this fiscal year surpassed $25 billion, breaking all previous records.

IDLC Finance PLC, one of the leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), saw a rise in profit in the first quarter of 2025.

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports rose by 3.46 percent year-on-year in the first ten months of the current fiscal year, despite a sharp drop in April due mainly to holidays in key markets and US aid cuts hurting merchandise shipments. 

The internet regulator in Bangladesh has granted Starlink permission to supply bandwidth from outside the country for 90 days.

The government is planning a series of measures in the upcoming national budget to alleviate the tax pressure on individuals and businesses, including raising the tax-free income threshold and relaxing certain compliance requirements.

Gold dropped 3 percent to a more than one-week low on Monday after the US and China said they have agreed to a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs, sending the dollar higher and denting the safe-haven metal’s appeal.

Our country has long been recognised for its abundant labour force. In addition, this abundance has often been labelled as “cheap labour”, a term that underscores a missed opportunity for a prospective nation.

Bangladesh should improve garment quality and delivery speed amidst intense competition in global supply chains arising from US President Donald Trump’s recent reciprocal tariffs, said some international traders yesterday..Bangladesh has the opportunity to retain its competitive edge due t

The earlier limit was $10,000

The DSEX rose 19.27 points to close at 4,921.55

Ships are safest in the harbour, but that is not what they are meant for.

Over 200 companies, including large industrial conglomerates, defaulted businesses, loss-incurring concerns, and small businesses, have applied to the Bangladesh Bank for policy support, especially loan restructuring and rescheduling facilities.

The upcoming national budget must outline a comprehensive roadmap to prepare for the country’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club in 2026, prioritising tariff rationalisation, tax reform, and sustainable fiscal policies, according to a leading business leader.

The government and Bangladesh Bank can take temporary control of any scheduled bank if needed by issuing share transfer orders in line with the Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025.

Globe Pharmaceuticals Group of Companies is set to sell its edible oil unit, Globe Edible Oil Ltd, to adjust bank liabilities.