The country's stock markets began the last working day of the week on a positive note, with key indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) edging up in the first hour of trading on Thursday. At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX index gained 17 points, while the Sh
Despite higher sales, Bata Shoe Company saw its losses escalate 153 per cent year-on-year to Tk 144 million in the third quarter through September this year, having to navigate "exceptional circumstances." "Several retail locations were affected by acts of vandalism, which disrupted operations a
Unilever Consumer Care bounced back strongly in the third quarter through September this year, supported by higher sales of Horlicks amid easing inflationary pressure, compared to the same quarter last year. Sales of Horlicks gradually climbed over the past three consecutive quarters to Se
The state-owned Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has finally revealed its true financial picture, declaring a loss of Tk 12.14 billion for FY25 after making full provisions that had previously been deferred. "Corrupt people, linked to the past regime, misused public money to serv
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is undergoing a significant transition, aiming to ensure a modern, service, and customer-centric institution rather than solely a regulatory body. This was the central message conveyed during a recent meeting with the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters As
IPDC Finance showed a strong financial recovery in the first nine months of 2025, with profit soaring 73.8 per cent year-on-year to Tk 262 million. The growth was driven by higher investment returns, steady lending income, and cost discipline amid economic headwinds, according to a press r
Runner Automobiles returned to profit in FY25, driven by robust sales growth, particularly in the three-wheeler segment, after enduring losses for two consecutive years. The country's pioneering motorcycle manufacturer reported a consolidated profit of Tk 102 million in FY25 against a loss of Tk
Eastern Housing declared a 27 per cent rise in profit to Tk 201.79 million for the first quarter through September of FY26 as revenue from land sales experienced a boost and finance income grew modestly. The company witnessed higher growth in land sales compared to its apartment business in Q1 o
Marico has secured double-digit revenue growth year-on-year to Tk 5 billion in the second quarter through September this year, the highest quarterly revenue since its listing on the secondary market. The growth, achieved in an adverse macroeconomic situation, was driven by the company's flagship
Indices on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges witnessed an upward trend in the first hour of trading on Tuesday, with most companies seeing gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 18 points, while the Shariah-based DSES gained 3 points and the bl
Marico Bangladesh has declared a 500 per cent interim cash dividend based on audited financial statements for the six-month period ended September 30 this year. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 110.52 for April to September this year, from Tk 101.31 in the same period of th
Reckitt Benckiser gained 21 per cent year-on-year profit growth to Tk 246 million in the third quarter through September this year, owing to higher sales and lower finance costs. That marks a turnaround, as the company's business had remained sluggish since 2021 after the pandemic waned, followed
Renata has posted a 38.6 per cent lower profit to Tk 2.22 billion for FY25 compared to the previous year, despite handsome revenue growth, as the cost of raw materials, labour, and finance increased. The drug maker showed Tk 19.36 as earnings per share for FY25, down from Tk 31.53 a year earlier,
