Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are steadily pulling out funds from Bangladesh's equity market as they have been moving assets to developed markets amid persistent macroeconomic challenges stemming from geopolitical tensions.  Net investment by overseas investors in the 12 months to May th

Secondary trading of Treasury bonds on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) remains subdued despite the rapid expansion of the bond market as a parallel interbank trading platform continues to keep institutional investors away from the bourse. T-bond trading on the prime bourse slid 38 per cent year-on-

Bangladesh's stock market staged a strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) surging more than 18 per cent, buoyed by signs of macroeconomic rebound and growing optimism over sweeping regulatory reforms. The surge in the index after years

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has found the factory of Active Fine Chemicals closed during an inspection, raising the number of non-operational listed manufacturing companies to 33. The inspection, conducted on Thursday, is part of the bourse's ongoing drive to verify the operational status of li

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

Falling yarn prices, sluggish global demand, and elevated operating costs have dealt a severe blow to the revenue and profitability of listed textile firms in the first nine months through March of FY26. The situation worsened in the January-March quarter compared to the previous two quarters due

The number of junk stocks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has surged to a record high of 125, accounting for 35 per cent of all listed companies, signalling mounting stress in the capital market and deepening investor concerns. The sharp rise follows the downgrade of 10 more banks to the Z categ

Most listed drug manufacturers in Bangladesh posted double-digit year-on-year profit growth in the first nine months through March, supported by rising demand, efficient cost management, and a stable forex market. Market analysts attributed the growth to higher sales volumes, improved operational