The benchmark equity index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded this week, driven by a wave of optimism among investors following growing political clarity surrounding the upcoming national elections. Market analysts said the investors' optimism over evolving political developments offered some
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has imposed a complete ban on agent commissions in the non-life insurance sector, introducing stricter rules on salary and benefit payments to employees. According to a notification issued by the regulator, non-life insurance companies will
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the country’s capital market regulator, has decided to conditionally extend the deadline for provision conservation and adjustment for six additional intermediary institutions. This decision aims to provide relief to firms struggling
Renata’s listed preference shares, offering a 15 per cent return, may serve as an example for other companies seeking to reduce debt burdens while strengthening investor confidence. To replace high-cost short-term loans with lower-cost, long-term funding, the drug manufacturer issued prefere
A large volume of reinsurance claims pending with the state-run Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC) is a major reason behind the low claim settlement ratios in the insurance sector, according to industry insiders. Sadharan Bima Corporation owes insurers more than Tk 14 billion in reinsurance claims as
