The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) climbed to a three-month high on Monday as investors returned from the Eid holidays with renewed optimism, betting on undervalued blue-chip stocks. The equity market was upbeat against the backdrop of a series of policy measures aimed at revivi
The securities regulator on Monday finally lifted the floor price for Beximco and Islami Bank, bringing an end to more than four years of trading restrictions on the two listed firms. The newly formed commission of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) removed the floor price for th
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday extended its congratulations to newly appointed Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan and three newly appointed commissioners, while pledging full cooperation in implementing reforms aimed at revitalising the country's capi
The market opened sharply higher on Sunday with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossing 5,500-mark in early trading as investors confidence boosted on the new securities commission.The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) jumped more than 72 points in early
Bangladesh's capital market and wider financial sector must be strengthened to attract large-scale investments and make better use of highly skilled financial professionals, policymakers and market leaders said on Saturday. The observations came at a gala programme marking the 10th anniversary of
Gas supply to industrial belts in Dhaka and Gazipur by Intraco Refueling Station has remained almost suspended for more than six months due to safety concerns. The listed company had been delivering gas sourced from state-owned Sundarban Gas Company in Bhola in the form of compressed natural gas (
Newly appointed Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan has pledged to restore investor confidence and undertake long-term reforms to build a transparent, fair and resilient capital market, acknowledging that the country's stock market is currently passing through a
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,400-point mark this week for the first time in three months, buoyed by strong buying in blue-chip stocks and renewed investor optimism following a series of regulatory and policy developments. The broad DSEX index soared 139 poi
The new Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman, Masud Khan, has said the regulator’s key focus is to build a more institution-driven capital market. He said the regulator wants to transform the country from a retail-driven frontier market into an emerging market backed
Stocks opened on a positive note on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains as investors continued to take positions in fundamentally strong and attractive stocks amid expectations of further market improvement.Market analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat due to repeated politi
Dhaka's capital market extended its winning streak to a seventh consecutive session on Tuesday - a run that began before the Eid vacation - driven by sustained buying in large-cap stocks as investor confidence in near-term prospects remained firm. Political pledges toward capital market developmen
The entire commission of the securities regulator will be replaced within two weeks by non-political professionals with adequate knowledge of the capital market, the finance minister said. The changes in the regulatory body, along with legal reforms, will help make the market vibrant, he said on T
The entire commission of the securities regulator will be replaced by non-political appointees within two weeks. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said this on Tuesday at a seminar organised by the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) at its office in the capital. The minister said a
