First Security Islami Bank has shocked its stakeholders by revealing a staggering loss of Tk 575.8 billion for the first nine months of 2025, significantly increasing the losses previously reported for the same period. This revision follows a directive from Bangladesh Bank, which has raised concer
Bangladesh remains largely absent from global and regional discussions on capital markets and investment, former Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin said on Saturday. He noted that stock markets in cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Mumbai, Bangkok and Colombo -- and even Bhutan -- are r
The wobbling equity market has experienced heightened volatility over the past three weeks, driven primarily by significant price erosion among market leaders, including Grameenphone. A combination of factors, including a decline in foreign portfolio investments, concerns over the viability of s
Bangladesh’s stock market began the week on a bearish note on Sunday, with key indices falling on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), as prices declined for the majority of listed companies. On the DSE, the benchmark DSEX shed 30 points, while the Sha
The benchmark equity index of the Dhaka bourse ended higher this week, paring half of the losses from the previous week, as the announcement of the national election schedule fuelled optimism in the market. Market analysts noted that the political developments surrounding the upcoming elections of
Only 138 out of 360 listed companies have so far appointed women independent directors, although the extended deadline for the mandatory hiring of women on boards of directors will expire at the year-end. "After the deadline, we will take action as per the regulations," warned Farzana Lalarukh, co
GPH Ispat earned a profit of Tk 24.19 million in the first quarter through September this year, which is 64 per cent lower than the same period of the previous year. The company says it has been facing shrinking demand. Earlier, it had reported a loss for the first time - Tk 246.78 million in FY25
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has received complaints of losses amounting to Tk 680 million from clients of Moshihor Securities, which embezzled investors' shares and cash more than a year ago by using duplicate software. Md Shafiqur Rahman, deputy general manager of the prime bourse, said about
Only 138 out of 360 listed companies have so far appointed women independent directors, despite an extended deadline that expires on December 31, said Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Commissioner Farzana Lalarukh on Thursday. “After the deadline, we will take action as p
The Dhaka bourse closed Wednesday's session with a marginal loss after two previous recovery sessions following a price correction experienced by market leaders such as Grameenphone and Square Pharmaceuticals. On the day, the majority of blue-chip stocks closed in the red, while junk stocks domina
State-owned Atlas Bangladesh expects to break its cycle of losses after 11 years-by FY27-emboldened by what it claims are profitable partnerships and the launch of its own brand of electric two-wheelers. Its Managing Director Md Ajibor Rahman said the company revised its business strategy after th
The government borrowed Tk 50 billion through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills (T-bills) on Wednesday to partially finance its budget deficit. The cut-off yield, commonly referred to as the interest rate, on the 91-day T-bills rose to 10.55 per cent, up from 10.26 per cent at the previou
The country’s capital market saw mixed movements on Wednesday as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended lower while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. At DSE, the benchmark DSEX fell 21 points, while the Shariah-based DS30 and selected blue-chip index DS30 declined by 7 and 8 po
