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Weak companies lead market gains amid speculative trading surge

Weak companies lead market gains amid speculative trading surge

Many of the worst-performing companies have outpaced market leaders in price gains in the secondary market over the past four months, as investors focus on short-term returns amid limited investment options. Apart from retailers, many institutional investors have not fixed any long-term investment

Parliament passes bills to remove age cap for BSEC, IDRA chairmen

Parliament passes bills to remove age cap for BSEC, IDRA chairmen

Two separate bills were passed in Parliament on Tuesday, amending provisions to remove the maximum age limit for the posts of chairman and commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and chairman and member of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).

Walton Hi-Tech profit falls 28pc on higher VAT

Walton Hi-Tech profit falls 28pc on higher VAT

Walton Hi-Tech Industries posted a sharp 28 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 2.80 billion in the January–March quarter of FY26, as higher value-added tax (VAT) on key products squeezed sales and margins. Earnings per share (EPS) fell to Tk 8.39 in the third quarter from Tk 11.76

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