RACE Management has issued a legal notice against the securities regulator, accusing it of contempt of court for proceeding with the liquidation or conversion process of close-ended funds. The country's largest private asset management company, which currently controls more than 47 per cent of the
Dhaka Stock Exchange and Swisscontact Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable and inclusive economic development through Bangladesh’s capital market system, with a special focus on SMEs and sustainable financing instruments. The agreement was signed
Stocks opened with a mixed trend on Sunday as investors mostly followed cautious amid ongoing volatile trading.The market is currently in a consolidation phase, with sentiment heavily influenced by earnings momentum, sector-specific activity, and external geopolitical risks, while investors continu
Stocks ended the week marginally higher, snapping a two-week losing streak as bargain hunters rushed to accumulate oversold shares, helping the benchmark index regain footing after a period of sustained bearish pressure. DSEX, the benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), settled at 5,245 poi
After reporting its lowest annual profit, British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh posted a 34 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 2.10 billion in the first quarter this year, owing to lower sales and higher finance costs. The multinational tobacco manufacturer's earnings per share (EPS
After a significant drop in annual profit, Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) reported a marginal increase in first-quarter profit for 2026, supported by stronger Eid-season demand, although rising costs continued to weigh on margins. The multinational footwear manufacturer posted a net profit of Tk 3
Eastern Bank posted a 28 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated profit in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher investment income, strong foreign exchange earnings and lower provisioning expenses. The bank's consolidated profit after tax rose to Tk 199 crore in the January-March quarte
The securities regulator has made Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures mandatory for listed companies as it moves to overhaul corporate governance rules to promote sustainability, strengthen accountability, and improve risk management. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commi
Stocks opened higher on Thursday, driven by continued bargain hunting in major scrips as opportunistic investors sought to capitalize on perceived attractive valuations, enabling the market to regain footing from the recent downbeat momentum. The market maintained an upbeat momentum, fueled by sus
The market regulator has imposed fines on the chairman, directors, and senior officials of Fortune Shoes for failing to pay declared dividends and listing fees. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday, chaired by its Chairman Kho
Most listed banks posted higher profits year-on-year in the first quarter this year, buoyed by higher gains from investments in government securities. While interest income grew during the period, interest payments to depositors and lenders also jumped due to higher deposit rates, squeezing net in
Stocks opened higher on Wednesday as opportunistic investors opted for bargain hunting across major scrips that provided the much-needed support to the markets weakened momentum, although broader sentiment remained subdued.However, many investors remained watchful surrounding potential policy
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh reported a 19 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 1.12 billion in the January-March quarter this year, weighed down by lower sales amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. The multinational cement producer posted earnings per share (EPS) of Tk 0.97 for the q
