Yields on government treasury bills showed a mixed movement on Sunday, reflecting cautious investment behaviour by banks amid subdued private- sector credit demand. With limited lending opportunities, banks are increasingly parking excess liquidity in short-term government securities. The shift u
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on Sunday urged the government to review several provisions of the recently amended labour law, including the definition of workers and employees, collective bargaining agents (CBA), and the formation of provident funds. "The
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) tumbled to a one-month low on Sunday, as persistent global geopolitical tensions continued to erode investor confidence. The market has been under sustained pressure since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, with jittery investo
The revised initial public offering rules have curtailed the scope for raising equity funds by companies with limited operational lifespans, such as rental power plants. The rules define eligible companies for public fundraising as those established with the prospect of perpetual business operat
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is working to facilitate the direct listing of large public interest companies, aiming to enhance market capitalisation, improve listing quality, and restore investor confidence, BSEC Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood said on Sunday. Speakin
The country’s premier bourse has extended its downward slide on the first trading day of the week, as persistent selling pressure dragged both the index and turnover lower. On Sunday, the benchmark DSEX index dropped 107 points to close at 5,112, down from 5,219 in the previous session on Th
The prime bourse's first female managing director has devised a plan to transform the secondary market by introducing AI-based surveillance, offering pre-listing support to SMEs, and expanding product offerings. In her first-ever media interview with The Financial Express, Nuzhat Anwar, chief of t
Stocks down at opening on Sunday amid reduced trading hours as sellers remained cautious due to the prolonged Middle East crisis. Market participants expressed growing anxiety over fuel price volatility amid the ongoing Middle East war, which has heightened fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Mea
Stocks extended their losing streak this week as persistent global geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, triggering sustained sell-offs and heightened uncertainty in the market. Market participants said equities have faced significant pressure since the Iran-Israel confli
The government raised Tk 50 billion in a single day through a special auction of short-term treasury bills on Wednesday, signalling growing reliance on bank borrowing to finance its budget deficit. The move comes amid rising fiscal pressures linked to global uncertainties, with officials pointing
BRAC Bank's corporate digital platform, CORPnet, processed transactions worth more than Tk 2,273 billion through 8 million digital transactions in 2025, reflecting a sharp rise in digital adoption among businesses, according to a press release. The platform recorded a 43 per cent year-on-year grow
A new IPO (initial public offering) proposal is unlikely for at least another five months under the revised public issue rules. Companies are allowed to submit IPO proposals with audited financial statements for a fiscal or calendar year, or with audited quarterly or half-yearly statements. Howeve
Capital market stakeholders have proposed a set of fiscal and policy recommendations for the upcoming national budget, aimed at boosting corporate listings, attracting investors, and deepening market liquidity. Despite steady GDP growth and the expansion of the corporate sector, the number of list
