Speakers at a seminar insisted on building a strong network and database of qualified female professionals to help listed companies appoint competent women to board positions and strengthen corporate governance. "The companies with diverse leadership structures are generally better positioned to e
Stocks opened higher on Wednesday, as opportunistic investors continued their buying interest on undervalued blue chips stocks.The market maintained an upbeat momentum, fueled by sustained buying interest in selective large-cap scrips in expectation of post-Eid rally. Only three trading sessions ar
The securities regulator issued a fresh directive on Tuesday clarifying the participation rules for the stock exchange's SME platform. It defined the investment threshold for individual retail investors looking to subscribe to new primary SME issues. According to the new order, any individual inve
Stocks opened positive on Tuesday, after single-day fall as opportunistic investors sought to capitalise on perceived attractive valuations, enabling the market to regain footing from the recent downbeat momentum.The market maintained an upbeat momentum, fueled by sustained buying interest in selec
The Dhaka bourse's broad index fell 2.15 per cent over 13 sessions alongside declining turnover. Investors, lacking momentum for long-term positions, remain cautious - a sluggish trend expected to persist until the national budget is unveiled on June 11. Market operators said there is no good new
Trading on the country’s stock exchanges will continue on Saturday and Sunday (May 23 and May 24), in line with a government directive regarding revised office schedules ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays. The Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange announced the decision
The Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the board of ICB Islamic Bank by appointing three independent directors in a fresh move to strengthen governance and oversight at the struggling lender. The central bank issued the directive through a letter last week, the bank said in a regulatory filing on M
Rupali Bank reported hefty losses for the first quarter through March this year, hit hard by mounting non-performing loans, which led to negative net interest income amid rising fund costs. The lone listed state-run lender incurred a consolidated loss of Tk 3.96 billion in the January-March quarte
The electronic subscription of “SAJIDA Orange Zero Coupon Bond,” the first of its kind in Bangladesh, started on Monday to raise Tk 1.58 billion from eligible investors through the Electronic Subscription System (ESS) platform. The subscription will continue until May 23, says a press
Rupali Bank PLC reported a sharp decline in earnings in the first quarter of 2026, slipping into a significant loss due to lower operating income amid ongoing pressure in the banking sector. According to its unaudited financial statements published on Monday, the state-owned commercial bank posted
Non-bank financial institution Bangladesh Finance posted a 120 per cent year-on-year jump in first-quarter profit to Tk 20.71 million, supported by higher investment income and the reversal of provisions. Its earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 0.11 for the January-March quarter from Tk 0.05 in th
This year has so far brought no relief to listed multinational companies (MNCs), with earnings declining in the first quarter compared to the same period last year as inflation has not let up. Persistently high inflation, squeezing consumer demand, and rising operating costs due to increases in th
Dhaka Stock Exchange and Swisscontact Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable and inclusive economic development through Bangladesh’s capital market system, with a special focus on SMEs and sustainable financing instruments. The agreement was signed
