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
State Minister for Planning Zonayed Saki on Monday said any form of manipulation or distortion of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) data would not be tolerated as the government seeks to ensure accurate and reliable statistics for the public. The gross domestic product (GDP) data, which is
The Dhaka bourse closed Monday's session with a moderate loss of 41 points, as many investors opted for sell-offs while others remained on the sidelines in the absence of any visible market direction. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened the session on a positive note, but after half an hour the
Investors have continued to endure partial or complete erosion of their assets, with total claimed losses surpassing Tk 5 billion as of March due to scams and embezzlement by brokers. Only a fraction of the amount-Tk 0.53 billion-has so far been disbursed to victims of the financial fraud. The Dha
The yield on five-year treasury bonds increased notably on Monday as banks held back from investing surplus funds in government securities, reflecting a cautious portfolio strategy amid geopolitical uncertainties. The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the Bangladesh Government Tr
The benchmark equity index posted a marginal gain this week, as investors remained cautious amid shifting developments surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and broader tensions in the Middle East. Market sentiment moved closely with geopolitical headlines throughout the week, as investors reacted swi
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has ordered an investigation into Constellation Asset Management Company Limited over its prior decision to cancel the company's registration. According to the order, the investigation will look into the latest status of receivables and paya
Commercial Bank of Ceylon, a Colombo-based regional bank, plans to introduce Shariah-compliant banking in Bangladesh, leveraging its reputation for stability and governance to support the broader development of the country's financial sector. The latest move follows the recent launch of priority b
Mauritius-based Brummer Frontier PE II has announced its plan to further withdraw its investment in Runner Automobiles by selling 5 million shares of the company in the secondary market. The move is part of Brummer's exit strategy set out in 2013 when it made the investment and follows the sale of
BRAC Bank has promoted more than 1,600 employees in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the bank's continued growth. The promotions, granted across all grades, reflect the bank's emphasis on nurturing internal talent and developing future leaders. The bank said its sus
The stock market witnessed a big jump on Wednesday, buoyed by investor optimism following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran. The breakthrough came after last-minute diplomatic efforts on Tuesday helped defuse escalating tensions triggered by US Presid
