Stocks tumbled further on Sunday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) sinking to a three-month low, as jittery investors continued to offload shares to protect their funds from deeper losses. Analysts said market sentiment remained subdued as investors stayed cautious amid volati
The country’s major bourses witnessed a sharp fall in indices during the first half of trading on Wednesday, with most company shares losing value. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX dropped by 43 points in early trading, reports UNB. Among the other indices, the Sh
Trading at the country’s stock exchanges began on a positive note on Tuesday, with key indices posting early gains in the first hour of the session. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 38 points within the first hour of trading. Other indices also moved
Bangladesh Lamps, widely known as BD Lamps, cut its losses by 79 per cent year-on-year to Tk 12.5 million in the first quarter through September, driven by higher sales. The electric bulb and energy-saving light manufacturer saw its overall sales rise around 16 per cent year-on-year to Tk 488 mill
A government announcement concerning shareholders of the five troubled Islamic banks being merged has raised hopes among general shareholders. "The matter of protecting investors' interests is being carefully examined in the merger process," reads an official statement issued by the Ministry of Fi
JMI Hospital Requisite Manufacturing has approved a further investment of Tk 115 million in its newly inaugurated subsidiary - JMI Specialized Hospital. The leading medical device manufacturer and flagship company of JMI Group will purchase machinery and provide working capital to the hospital. C
Bangladesh’s two stock exchanges witnessed a mixed trend in the first hour of trading on Monday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rising while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a slight decline. During the first hour of trading, the DSE’s benchmark index, DSEX
The securities regulator has decided to introduce a new technological framework to enhance transparency in data generation and transmission across the country's stock market. The adoption of a standardised digital reporting language will allow real-time data processing, enabling machines to interp
The latest disclosure by Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) reveals that it is still in the red but also shows a trend of recovery, with losses reduced by 75 per cent year-on-year in FY25. Higher distribution revenue and a stable foreign exchange market are two key reasons behind the significan
Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets opened the week with significant losses on Sunday as all major indices declined and most company shares fell. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index dropped 81 points to close at 5,202. Other indices also fell, with the Shariah-based DSES lo
The Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO), a state-owned power distribution entity, has reported losses for three consecutive years despite multiple electricity price hikes. According to its latest audit report, the company incurred a cumulative net loss of around Tk 6.30 billion (Tk 630 crore) ov
Taufika Foods and Lovello Ice Cream Ltd has reported a 23.51 per cent year-on-year rise in profit to Tk 95.14 million for the first quarter through September of FY26, driven by higher revenue. According to the price-sensitive information published on Saturday, the company's earnings per share (EPS
Energypac Power Generation has joined the ranks of companies that share an uncanny resemblance in their way of doing business - a rosy picture painted before listing, which faded soon after, much to the dismay of investors. Its profit fell 33 per cent in 2021 - the same year it was listed on the
