The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), aiming to strengthen cooperation between them and help develop Bangladesh's capital market. The agreement, signed on April 9, marks DBA's first forma
Stocks opened higher on Sunday as bargain hunters showed buying interest on undervalued blue chips shares despite the government increased fuel prices. The government last night raised fuel prices to record highs, increasing diesel by Tk 15 per litre, octane by Tk 20, petrol by Tk 19 and kerosene
The nation has been grappling with a severe oil crisis. While the US-Israel war on Iran triggered the disruption, Bangladesh's limited capacity to import, store, and manage petroleum products has intensified the situation. Azam J Chowdhury, managing director of listed company MJL Bangladesh and ch
Stocks closed flat this week as investors remained cautious amid lingering uncertainty surrounding ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, keeping overall market sentiment subdued. Market participants said the bourse is currently in a consolidation phase, as investors lack strong direction
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday sought policy support from the government to help sustain the competitiveness of the country's apparel sector amid mounting global economic challenges. In a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir a
Bangladesh National Insurance Company has recommended a 22 per cent cash dividend for 2025, subject to approval by shareholders. The decision was taken at the company’s board meeting on Thursday at its head office in the capital, according to a price-sensitive disclosure. Bangladesh Nationa
The board of directors of Eastern Bank Limited has recommended a 25 per cent cash dividend along with a 3 per cent stock dividend for the year ended December last year. The decision was disclosed in a price-sensitive statement. The bank's annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on June 11 throug
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has once again raised concerns over a long-running labour dispute involving the Grameenphone Employees Union (GPEU), identifying the case as "serious and urgent" and drawing renewed attention to the prolonged legal battle of union leader Adeeba Zerin Chow
The dispute over operational authority of the country's oldest and largest-ever pooled fund remains unresolved, with the asset manager aiming to retain control and the market watchdog seeking to assume it. The ICB Unit Fund, floated in 1981 and managed by the Investment Corporation of Bangla
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) held a meeting on April 16, 2026, with Tanvir Ghani, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Investment and Capital Market Affairs, who holds the status of a state minister. The meeting began at 11:00am at the BSEC headquarters in Agarga
Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) experienced 20 per cent growth in profit to Tk 9.01 billion in 2025, riding on a resilient business model amid a challenging operating environment, according to a press release. Driven by prudent balance sheet management and disciplined risk practices, the bank continued to
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) posted a steep 67 per cent year-on-year decline in profit after tax in 2025, hit by a mid-year excise duty hike and a forced factory relocation that drove up one-off costs. The company's income plunged to Tk 584 crore in 2025, resulting in earnin
Merchant banks will face penalties-including licence cancellation-for having failed to bring at least one IPO proposal every two years, as required by the relevant rules.News Subscription They were notified of the regulatory position at a meeting held on Wednesday at the Bangladesh Securities and
