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
News of the Iran-US ceasefire has boosted the Bangladeshi stock market, which has surged alongside markets around the world. The DSEX, the main bourse of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 161 points in a single day on Wednesday. As a result, the market capitalisation increased by Tk 95 bill
Stocks extended gains on Wednesday morning as bargain hunters showed renewed buying interest following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing relief to global markets. Market analysts said the easing of geopolitical tensions, particularly the temporary reopenin
The market regulator has approved a proposal by City Bank to raise Tk 12 billion through a subordinated bond, aiming to strengthen its Tier-II capital base and support future lending operations. Jamuna Bank and Trust Bank have also received extensions of regulatory approval up to September 30 this
A court has appointed a receiver for Aramit Limited, a listed firm linked to former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury. In a disclosure on Tuesday, the company said the receiver was appointed following an order from the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court, Dhaka. The company stated that the
Yields on Treasury bonds have once again crossed double digits as the government ramps up borrowing to finance its election pledges amid weak revenue collection. The yield on 2-year Treasury bonds jumped to 10.23 per cent at Tuesday's auction, up from 9.73 per cent in March, while the 20-year bond
Yields on government treasury bonds surged on Tuesday as banks turned cautious, favouring short-term instruments over longer-tenure securities. The shift reflects both liquidity management strategies and rising government borrowing needs toward the end of the fiscal year. The development hi
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
