The securities regulator has approved a Tk 7.75 billion rights share issue by United Commercial Bank and given the green light to a new open-end mutual fund as part of efforts to strengthen the country's capital market. The approvals came at the commission meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Bangladesh
Stocks opened higher on Tuesday as investors continued to accumulate fundamentally strong shares in anticipation of short-term gains, extending the market's recent upward momentum. Market operators said investor confidence has strengthened following the market-friendly fiscal measures introduced t
Stocks opened higher on Monday, with the prime index of the Dhaka bourse crossing the 5,800 threshold in early trading. The market jumped at the opening, supported by capital market-friendly fiscal measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2026 and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Ma
Stocks opened higher on Sunday, supported by capital market-friendly fiscal measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2026 and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat, driven by an improving market outlook, reduced geopolitical risks,
The Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA) has welcomed the capital market-friendly measures included in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, saying the initiatives are expected to restore investor confidence, attract fresh investment and support the long-term development of the cou
