Major stock indexes eased on Thursday as Brent oil futures rose above $105 a barrel, with Iran's denial of any talks with the US dimming hopes of a quick resolution to the nearly one-month-long Middle East war. Global debt markets also sold off, pushing yields higher, while safe-haven buying boost
Despite facing liquidation, the shares of scam-hit non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have surged sharply on the stock exchanges over the past three months. The five listed NBFIs-FAS Finance, Premier Leasing, Fareast Finance, People's Leasing, and International Leasing-have seen their share p
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday approved a Tk 500 crore zero-coupon bond for Akij Food and Beverage Limited to support its financing needs. The approval came at the commission’s 1004th meeting held at the BSEC office in Agargaon, chaired by BSEC Chairman Kho
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's AI-to-telecoms arm Reliance Jio Platforms is gearing up for a stock offering which could be India's biggest-ever. In November, investment bank Jefferies estimated that Reliance Jio's valuation stood at $180 billion, and sources told Reuters in January the IPO cou
IDLC Finance posted more than 21 per cent year-on-year growth in profit in 2025, largely driven by strong returns from investments in government securities, marking the company's highest profit in four years. The non-bank financial institution reported a consolidated profit of Tk 2.43 billion for
