The main reason for restoring the lottery system in primary share allocation is to boost turnover in the secondary market against the backdrop of a persistent investor exodus. The IPO lottery system was removed in April 2021 after it was repeatedly accused of depriving retail investors of IPO shar
Olympic Industries secured the highest quarterly profit of Tk 625 million in the second quarter of FY26, driven by higher sales amid capacity expansion and product portfolio diversification. The branded biscuit manufacturer sustained its growth momentum, supported by newly introduced chocolate and
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has opened discussions on a potential stock-market listing of the Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL), a move that could reshape the governance and transparency of a key institution underpinning the country's capital markets. The issue was raised at a high-le
Stock indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) extended their gains on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of rise in the country’s capital market, despite a decline in overall turnover. At the DSE, the benchmark index DSEX advanced by
One-person companies (OPCs) galore with a record 301 registered in just first six months of the fiscal year, surpassing the total formed in several previous full years, official data show. According to statistics from the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), the six-m
