BSEC fined manipulators Tk 1,488cr in last 1.5 years
11 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) fined individuals, intermediaries and firms a total of Tk 1,488 crore for their involvement in stock market manipulation during the interim government’s tenure. So far, the commission has received Tk 5.23 crore of the total fine amount.
11 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Stabilised economy, but many reforms left unfinished
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
When Ahsan Habib Mansur assumed office in the second week of August 2024 following a mass uprising, the financial reality was precarious.
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Salehuddin leaves office outlining 20 priority tasks for Khosru
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The list includes managing high inflation, weak tax collection, rising debt
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
LDC graduation: Government asks UN for three-year deferment
20 February 2026, 02:36 AM
The government, on its first full day in office, formally sought a three-year deferral of Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
20 February 2026, 02:36 AM
Interim govt stopped macro bleeding but couldn’t reignite growth
18 February 2026, 00:00 AM
When the interim government assumed office around 18 months ago, it inherited an economy under severe strain.
18 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Cool prices, create new jobs
15 February 2026, 00:44 AM
Economists urge the next government
15 February 2026, 00:44 AM
Election stirs stock revival hopes, but history says otherwise
11 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Elections rarely spark dramatic rallies in Bangladesh’s stock market. The trend has been consistent at least in the last six parliamentary elections. Yet, stakeholders hope this time will be different.
11 February 2026, 00:00 AM
News Analysis / BNP’s trillion-dollar ambition: Is the path slippery?
8 February 2026, 03:36 AM
The economic goals outlined in the BNP’s election manifesto read like a calculated challenge. It presents the coming decade as a stark choice:
8 February 2026, 03:36 AM
KPCL stock doubles in 16 days on rumour
The shares of Khulna Power Company Ltd dominated the Dhaka bourse in September riding on a rumour that KPCL would acquire another power producer.
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Rogue players cash in on small firms
In a curious development, Stylecraft, a little-known textile company, last week became the second most valued stock on the Dhaka
29 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Modern depository system for brokers
The Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) is set to officially inaugurate a web-based system next week with the view to facilitating stockbrokers and investors.
25 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Price spiral of National Life stocks raises doubts
The share price of National Life Insurance has seen an unusual rise in the last 16 working days although company high-ups said their business did not see any special growth during the period.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
GSK seeks shareholders' nod to close pharma unit
GSK Bangladesh has convened a meeting next month as it seeks shareholders' nod to close its unprofitable pharmaceuticals business in the country.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Banking loopholes limit potential of stockmarket
Bangladesh's stockmarket is being held back from reaching its potential because of the indiscipline in the banking sector, which has spoiled companies' attitude, said M Khairul Hossain, chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Tenure extension to dent investor confidence: experts
Experts have opposed the government's plan to extend the tenure of closed-end mutual funds by 10 years as the move may erode
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM
InterContinental opens Thursday
InterContinental Dhaka, formerly known as Ruposhi Bangla and Sheraton, is scheduled to open on September 13 after four years of renovations.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Profits jump before listing, fall afterwards
The earnings of 19 out of the 21 textile companies that got listed on the Dhaka bourse between 2010 and 2015 have fallen sharply
28 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Investors suffer, sponsors stay unscathed
There is no law in Bangladesh to protect the general investors of a company, which got delisted from the stockmarket for the failure of the
26 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Market value of top 10 firms rises 10pc
The total market value of the top 10 listed companies has increased 10.18 percent year-on-year to Tk 146,717 crore in June thanks to
13 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Brokers decry 15pc capital gains tax
Stock brokers of the Dhaka bourse are disappointed as they will have to pay 15 percent capital gains tax on the sale of their shares in the bourse to a Chinese consortium.
12 August 2018, 18:00 PM
NBFIs' profit weighed down by bearish stocks
Listed non-bank financial institutions posted a huge decline in profit in the first half this year, weighed down by liquidity challenges, a bearish stock market and rising bad loans.
9 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Bank stocks dive 28.5pc in 7 months
The heavyweight banking sector saw a huge decline in its share price and market capitalisation this year due to investors' lack of
29 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Regulator okays Kattali Textile IPO despite DSE's objection
The capital market regulator has given a go-ahead to the initial public offering of Kattali Textile disregarding tough observations from the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
23 July 2018, 18:00 PM
New exchange board mulled for delisted, small-caps, new products
The stock market regulator plans to set up an alternative trading board at the exchanges to facilitate the trading of securities of delisted and very small-cap companies as well as the entry of new products.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Junk shares reign over Dhaka bourse
In a curious development, five junk stocks were among the top ten gainers of the premier bourse yesterday.
18 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Unusual price hike of 10 stocks raises questions
Ten companies saw their share prices soar abnormally in the first half of July for no apparent reason.
16 July 2018, 18:00 PM
11 listed firms remain traceless
Eleven companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange have made off with at least Tk 42.19 crore of investors' money, in what can be described as a stunning instance of swindling.
10 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Baffling rise of Monno Jute's share price
Monno Jute Stafflers yesterday became the most valued stock on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, overtaking British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company in what can be viewed as a curious development for the premier bourse.
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM