Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM
Business
Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23
9 April 2026, 20:08 PM
Business
Interim govt failed to deliver reforms due to lack of planning: CPD
9 April 2026, 18:26 PM
Business
Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB
9 April 2026, 17:52 PM
Business
Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone
6 April 2026, 17:57 PM
Business
BKMEA wants changes to amended labour law
5 April 2026, 21:20 PM
Business
PM forms private sector business council
4 April 2026, 20:20 PM
Business
Explainer / What is Bangla QR?
2 April 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Nagad posts highest ever MFS transaction in Q1
2 April 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
SBAC Bank has no liquidity crisis, depositors are safe: chairman
1 April 2026, 20:51 PM
Business
Key index rises 500 points in a month
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the premier bourse in Bangladesh, rose 500 points in the past month after a change in the political landscape brought on by the ouster of the Awami League government.
6 September 2024, 06:14 AM
Stocks tumble for the third day in a row
Stocks in Bangladesh yesterday maintained their losing streak for the third consecutive day as skittish investors made fresh bets on lucrative blue-chip and large-cap shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations..Shares of Square Pharmaceuticals, Southeast Bank, Khan Brothers
4 September 2024, 18:00 PM
BB in $450m shady trade with Islami bank to rebuild reserves
In the first week of July, the Bangladesh Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh completed a US dollar-taka trade, a typical mutual currency deal, which was supposed to replenish the central bank’s dwindling forex reserves and provide the cash-strapped Shariah-based lender with some liquidity support.<
4 September 2024, 16:20 PM
Egg prices rise for supply shortage
The price of eggs, which is one of the most basic sources of protein for many fixed and low-income people in Bangladesh, has increased in local markets over the past week due to a supply shortage..Consumers are already facing a difficult time making ends meet for an increase in the prices
3 September 2024, 15:47 PM
Investit Asset Management launches first mutual fund
Investit Asset Management, a fund manager, has taken an initiative to launch its first open-ended mutual fund named Investit Growth Fund. The signing ceremony of the new mutual fund took place at its office in the capital yesterday..Key officials from both Investit Asset Management and San
2 September 2024, 18:45 PM
Stocks fall after a three-day gaining streak
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh fell yesterday, breaking a three-day gaining streak as skittish investors put fresh bets on lucrative shares to pocket short-term gains amidst price fluctuations..The DSEX, the benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), dropped 25.66 poin
2 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Hike in airfreight puts vegetable and fruit exporters in trouble
Fresh vegetable and fruit exporters are apprehending a drop in sales of perishables following a hike in cargo freights, particularly by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, last month..Biman, the state carrier, hiked cargo fares in August anywhere from 56 percent to 150 percent depending on the rout
2 September 2024, 16:10 PM
Stocks maintain gaining streak for third straight day
Indexes of the stock market in Bangladesh maintained their gaining streak for a third consecutive day yesterday as investors made fresh bets on blue-chip and large-cap shares, gaining confidence from an increase in the circuit breaker’s lower limit..The circuit breaker in the share market
1 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Now First Security Islami Bank freed from S Alam Group
S Alam Group's control over First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) ended today after the Bangladesh Bank reconstituted the board of the Shariah-based bank, which was heavily dominated by individuals linked to the Chattogram-based conglomerate..The central bank dissolved the previous 11-mem
1 September 2024, 15:19 PM
Stocks rise buoyed by circuit breaker reset
Stock markets' indexes in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made fresh bets on blue-chip and large-cap shares, gaining confidence from an increase in the circuit breaker’s lower limit..The stock market circuit breaker determines the extent to which the pri
29 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Nazrul Islam Mazumder removed from Exim Bank board
BB forms new five-member board for Exim, keeping three shareholder directors unchanged
29 August 2024, 13:32 PM
White paper to focus on mega projects, not all dev projects: Debapriya
The 12-member panel held its first meeting today, the next one on Sep 3
29 August 2024, 12:47 PM
Stocks experiencing a rising trend since morning
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose 29 points, or 0.51 percent, to 5,786 until 12.40 pm
29 August 2024, 06:59 AM
Shakib Al Hasan will no longer be BSEC’s brand ambassador
The regulator found Shakib and his company Monarch Holdings involved in several stock market manipulation
28 August 2024, 14:35 PM
Bajus members demand dissolution of existing board
They want an administrator for the jewellers’ association
28 August 2024, 14:00 PM
Reform Bangladesh Competition Commission immediately, says Bangladesh Intellectual Property Forum
The forum sent a letter to the chief adviser of the interim government and the commerce ministry
28 August 2024, 13:38 PM
UCB, Global Islami, Union get new boards of directors
The central bank issued three separate letters to the banks
27 August 2024, 15:42 PM
Could lower policy rate if inflation is reduced: BB governor
Ahsan H Mansur says in a meeting with a delegation of the Dhaka Chamber
27 August 2024, 14:39 PM
Stocks fall after rising for two days
However, the turnover saw a 34% jump from the previous day
27 August 2024, 12:02 PM
Islamic banking sees steady growth
Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica
26 August 2024, 18:00 PM