In a major policy shift to address a long-standing regulatory vacuum, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has unveiled the draft Corporate Restructuring Rules, 2026. The framework transitions capital market governance from corporate autonomy under the Companies Act to structure
GPH Ispat saw its losses widen sharply in the third quarter ended March 2026, as sluggish demand and a steep fall in sales volume weighed heavily on the company’s earnings. The Chittagong-based steel maker reported a quarterly loss of Tk 152 million for January-March 2026, up nearly 14 times
Stocks opened lower on Sunday as investors reacted negatively to the Bangladesh Bank’s tougher rules on bank dividend declarations.The central bank on Saturday introduced a stricter dividend policy for banks, allowing only lenders with at least Tk 20 billion in paid-up capital to declare cash
The recently passed Commercial Court Act 2026 should help drive Bangladesh up the global dispute resolution index through efficient contract enforcement, earning the confidence of both local and foreign investors. In an interview with The FE, Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Md. Sameer Sattar made
Stocks extended their winning streak for a second consecutive week, as bargain hunters selectively accumulated undervalued shares in anticipation of a potential post-Eid rally. Market analysts noted that pre-Eid selling pressure eased to some extent as only two trading sessions remain before the E
The market regulator has imposed fines totalling nearly Tk 15 million on top bosses of Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries and Genex Infosys for inflating data and failing to distribute dividends on time. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) also warned the chairman and direc
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman (third from left), Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of the BIAC board (extreme left), Michael Miller, ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh (fourth from left), and Stefan Liller, resident representative of UNDP Bangladesh (second from left), pose for a photograph afte
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has published a Bengali guidebook named “Commodity Derivatives Insights” the first Bengali-language guidebook on commodity derivatives trading, as part of its broader efforts to prepare market participants ahead of the launch of commodity exchange mar
Bangladesh's capital market has taken a significant step toward fulfilling the requirements for a market upgrade by aligning the trading cycle of foreign portfolio investors with that of local ones. The development came on Wednesday through a circular issued by Bangladesh Bank (BB), which lifted t
Leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) posted improved financial performance year-on-year in 2025, buoyed by strong investment income despite persistent macroeconomic challenges and elevated funding costs. Market analysts said reputed NBFIs managed to navigate the difficult business envir
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
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
