The earlier limit was $10,000

The DSEX rose 19.27 points to close at 4,921.55

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has issued five key directives, including the offloading of government stakes in state-run and multinational companies, to increase the availability of quality scrips in the market.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved a loan program review for Pakistan, unlocking around $1 billion in much-needed funds and greenlighting a new $1.4 billion bailout despite India’s objections.

Linde Bangladesh Ltd’s profit fell in the first quarter of 2025 due to lower sales and higher operating expenses.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Ltd (BATBC) saw its profit drop in the first quarter of 2025 due to declining sales.

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.

Bangladeshi farmers are receiving higher prices for freshly harvested Boro paddy this season compared to the year prior, thanks to increased demand driving up market rates.

The Trump administration’s tariff hike on China and Vietnam may divert work orders to Bangladesh, said a top leader of the Forum Panel, which will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, yesterday..It would be preferable if Banglad

The directive aims to increase the supply of healthy companies and attract more investors

The DSEX lost 15.64 points to close the week at 4,902

“We look forward to receiving a written offer from your government so that we can commence formal negotiations,” the USTR letter said

BB tightens rules to rein in bank’s in-house irregularities

The government is set to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund over the exchange rate issue that has been holding up the release of the fourth and fifth tranches of the $4.7 billion loan programme soon.

In a country weighed down by high inflation, dwindling fiscal space and weak investments, now is not the time for illusions.

Bangladesh’s national budget is now shrinking in relative size even as the government struggles to deliver on its development commitments.