Crisis-hit People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (PLFS), a non-bank financial institution (NBFI), has formally sought a financial stimulus of Tk 7.50 billion from the government to complete its restructuring process and resume full-scale operations. In a letter sent to the Ministry of Financ
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) rebounded this week, paring some of the previous week's steep losses as bargain hunters returned to scoop up undervalued blue-chip stocks, even though overall sentiment remained cautious amid escalating Middle East conflict. The week began in
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has awarded FIX (Financial Information Exchange) certification to 11 more brokerage houses, as part of its ongoing initiative to enable brokers to deploy their own Order Management Systems (OMS) through direct API connectivity. The newly certified institutions are NF
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is working to introduce a comprehensive framework to define and regulate public interest companies (PICs), aiming to restore regulatory control over capital issuance and prevent misuse in the securities market. The draft rules, which will be
Paramount Insurance PLC reported a marginal decline in profit for 2025, as higher operating expenses and subdued premium income weighed on earnings amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds. According to a disclosure filed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, the general insurer's profi
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, a leading multinational cement producer, posted a 34 per cent year-on-year growth in profit for the full year 2025, driven by higher sales volumes of premium cement products and solid expansion in its aggregates business. The multinational cement producer reported a
Stocks opened lower on Wednesday, after remaining upbeat for the past two trading days, as cautious investors opted for booking profits on quick-gaining stocks. Market operators said investors mostly remained cautious and closely watching the Middle East war before making any investment decision.
Dhaka stocks rallied for a second straight session on Tuesday as signs of easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp decline in global oil prices boosted investor confidence. Market sentiment improved after US President signalled that the war involving Iran could be nearing an end, easing fears of p
The securities regulator has approved the conversion of the SEML Lecture Equity Management Fund from a closed-end scheme into an open-ended mutual fund after the completion of its 10-year tenure. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) held o
United Finance PLC has received in-principle approval from Bangladesh Bank to open an Islamic Finance Window, allowing the non-bank financial institution to offer Shariah-compliant financial services alongside its existing conventional operations. The company disclosed the development in a regulat
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rebounded strongly on Monday, a day after posting its largest single-day drop in six years, as investors returned to buy undervalued blue-chip stocks, although overall sentiment remained cautious amid escalating Middle East conflict. Market analysts
The board of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has approved a proposal to onboard US-based B100 Holdings LLC as a strategic investor in its mobile financial services subsidiary --- mCash Ltd to support the expansion of digital financial services. The decision was taken at the bank’s 395th board mee
Stocks opened higher on Monday as bargain hunters favored taking positions in potentially lucrative shares after a major fall in the past few sessions amid the ongoing middle east conflict. The market opened higher, aided by the price appreciation of some large-cap stocks, as opportunistic investo
