Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company Limited (BIFC) reported a higher loss for the year ended December 2025 compared to the previous year. Its first-quarter performance this year also remained weak, highlighting the prolonged financial distress facing the non-bank financial institution (NBFI). Ac
Malek Spinning Mills has approved a Tk 238.3 million capital injection into its long-dormant subsidiary --- Newasia Synthetics --- as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at strengthening the subsidiary's financial position and facilitating further strategic land acquisitions. The decision was
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) slipped into the red this week, ending a five-week winning streak, as investors rushed to lock in profits following the recent rally despite a strong rebound in the latter part of the week.Newspapers Analysts said the market came under pressure
Stocks opened higher on Thursday as bargain hunters continued to take positions in fundamentally strong and attractive stocks, anticipating short-term gains amid improving market sentiment.The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced 33 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 5,650 by 1
Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills has declared an indefinite shutdown of its Gazipur factory and laid off around 5,000 workers amid labour unrest over service benefits, raising concerns over the company's export commitments and future business operations. The listed export-oriented knitwear manufactu
It is the same story, same mechanism; only the faces behind the scam are different and so are the victims. Regulatory action always comes late after investors have already been robbed of their assets and cash. The securities regulator has issued directives to get bank accounts of the board of dire
Magnito has won six awards at the Digital Marketing Awards (DMA) 2026, marking one of the agency’s strongest performances in recent years. Organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum, the Digital Marketing Awards is considered one of the country’s most prestigious recognitions for excellence i
Stocks traded on a mixed note in early trading on Wednesday as investors remained cautious, balancing selective buying in blue-chip stocks against profit-taking in recently appreciated issues.The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange advanced 4 points, or 0.07 per cent, to stand at 5,609
Commercial banks will now be allowed to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, as part of efforts to align lending operations with the country's increasingly digital payment ecosystem. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) permitt
National Housing Finance posted a remarkable 32-fold growth in profit to Tk 95.26 million in 2025, supported by higher investment income and lower provisioning requirements amid improved loan recovery. The non-bank financial institution's earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 0.74 in 2025 from Tk 0.
Despite significant challenges, Beximco Pharmaceuticals posted a profit of Tk 6.99 billion in FY25, the highest annual earnings since its stock market listing, driven by strong sales growth. In a significant development, the drug maker approved its overdue quarterly financial statements and the au
Local manufacturers of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) anticipate an unfair competition with importers of such vehicles as the government has not offered any tariff benefit for them in the proposed budget for FY27. The Bangladesh Automobile Assemblers and Manufacturers Association (BAAMA)
Stocks opened on a positive note Tuesday, recovering from a two-session losing streak as bargain hunters returned to the market, taking positions in fundamentally attractive stocks in anticipation of short-term gains.Market participants said investors showed renewed buying interest in selected blue
