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
Both stock exchanges recorded index gains for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with the majority of listed companies seeing their share prices rise. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index climbed 34 points by the close of trade. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 5 poin
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 06: The Asian University for Women (AUW) marked the conclusion of its 2025-2026 cohort with Boisabi Fest 2026 on Sunday, bringing together culture, dialogue and community in a vibrant celebration organised by the university's Peace Café. A key highlight of the festival was a
The government is formulating three new laws and regulations aimed at protecting investors and streamlining regulatory processes. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury disclosed this in parliament on Monday while replying to a written question from Noakhali-5 MP Mohammad Fakhrul Islam. At
Miracle Industries Limited (MIL) reported a higher loss of Tk 35.92 million in the third quarter of FY26 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, despite a 100 per cent increase in sales. Earnings per share (EPS) for January-March this year stood at Tk (1.02), compared with Tk (0.64) in
The list of the top 20 loan defaulters placed in parliament by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday includes listed firms BEXIMCO Ltd, Keya Cosmetics, and S. Alam Cold Rolled Steels. Financial data of the listed firms are publicly available, while those of the rest are not, as t
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
