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BB aims to expand capital market by over 10pc by FY29

BB aims to expand capital market by over 10pc by FY29

Bangladesh Bank has announced an ambitious roadmap to expand the nation's capital market by 10.75 per cent by FY29. The announcement came during a high-profile meeting between the Bangladesh Bank governor and a delegation from the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), led by Chairman AKM Habibur Rahman

Shoeniverse Footwear to file IPO application within a month

Shoeniverse Footwear to file IPO application within a month

Export-oriented footwear manufacturer Shoeniverse Footwear Ltd is planning to raise Tk 1 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) to support its expansion plans. It has considered the fixed-price method to collect the fund, said Riad Mahmud, managing director of Shoeniverse Footwear, while

Meghna Life Insurance declares 15pc cash dividend for 2025

Meghna Life Insurance declares 15pc cash dividend for 2025

Meghna Life Insurance PLC has declared a 15 per cent cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, maintaining the same payout as the previous year despite reporting another year of negative operating cash flow. According to a disclosure posted on Monday, the dividend recommendation will be

Profit booking pulls stocks lower

Profit booking pulls stocks lower

Stocks opened marginally lower on Monday as investors locked in profits following a strong four-session rally that had pushed the benchmark index to a 22-month high. The market had gained more than 165 points over the previous four trading sessions, driven by sustained buying in large-cap and fund

Investors' tax rebate hunt pushes DSEX to 22-month high

Investors' tax rebate hunt pushes DSEX to 22-month high

The broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,700-point mark on Sunday for the first time in nearly 22 months, as investors poured in fresh capital ahead of the fiscal year-end to take advantage of tax benefits. The market opened the day's session on a positive note and the DSE b

Apex Spinning resumes, with 5,000 workers reinstated

Apex Spinning resumes, with 5,000 workers reinstated

Textile manufacturer Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills resumed factory operations fully on Saturday after a four-day suspension triggered by labour unrest over service benefits. In a disclosure to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday, the company said its board of directors and management had dec

Stock turnover crosses Tk 5b after 90 minutes of trading

Stock turnover crosses Tk 5b after 90 minutes of trading

The stock market opened on a strong note on Sunday, driven by buying interest in large-cap stocks and fundamentally strong companies, while tax rebate incentives further enhanced the appeal of equity investments and boosted overall investor confidence.The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exc