The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,600-point threshold this week for the first time in 10 months, driven by post-budget optimism, market-friendly fiscal measures, and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The broad-based index, DSEX, climbed 141 points,
Newly appointed Chairman of the insurance regulator Mir Nadia Nivin has pledged to modernise Bangladesh's insurance sector through stronger governance and the introduction of risk-based supervision aimed at bringing the industry in line with international standards. Ms Nivin, the first woman to le
The securities regulator has ordered a probe into the recent abnormal price movement and trading volume of Regent Textile Mills Limited, a junk stock on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). The premier bourse has been given 30 working days from the issuance of the order on Wednesday to submit a compreh
The association of publicly listed companies has urged the stock market regulator to remove longstanding obstacles to new listings and simplify regulatory procedures, saying such measures are essential to attract quality companies to the secondary market. The call came during a meeting between the
Stocks rebounded on Wednesday after a one-day break, driven by bargain hunting in undervalued blue-chip shares as investor sentiment improved on hopes of positive market developments and easing Middle East tensions.Online newspaper access The rally was also driven by a combination of fiscal incent
The legal roadblock to the conversion or liquidation of closed-end mutual funds has been cleared, as the Chamber Court of the Appellate Division stayed the status quo orders issued on writ petitions challenging the regulatory move. "We have no bottlenecks now to enforce [the regulatory mandates],"
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has assured the association of listed companies that obstacles to accessing credit facilities arising from the presence of defaulted nominated directors on company boards will be removed. His assurance came on Tuesday at a meeting at the BB office with r
The market watchdog has directed the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to launch a probe into highly unusual trading behaviours and price movements observed in the shares of Al-Madina Pharmaceuticals Limited. According to an official order issued on June 15, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commiss
Berger Paints posted a record profit of Tk 3.72 billion in the year ended March 2026, marking a 10 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by higher sales and a sharp reduction in foreign exchange losses amid a more stable currency market. The country's leading paint manufacturer reported consolidate
The insurance regulator has launched a major compliance drive by inspecting nine non-life insurers over allegations that they continued paying commissions and other financial incentives despite suspension. The move comes amid growing concerns that some general insurers have been circumventing regu
Bangladesh could attract up to US$100 million in investment under a proposed Orange Climate Fund as global and local policymakers, investors and market participants called for building a stronger, inclusive financial ecosystem to support sustainable economic growth. The prospect was highlighted at
Pubali Bank has honoured mountaineer Nurunnahar Nimni, who is also the bank's principal officer, for bringing glory to Bangladesh by conquering Mount Everest, the highest summit in the world. Pubali Bank sponsored both her Himlung Himal and Everest expeditions in Nepal, according to a statement.
Business leaders and finance professionals have welcomed a substantial reduction in the disputed tax required to be deposited before filing appeals with the Tax Appellate Tribunal, describing the measure as one of the most taxpayer-friendly provisions in the proposed Finance Bill 2026. They said t
