Dhaka stocks dropped yesterday with the exception of those of insurance, most of which soared.

The Dhaka stocks returned to the red today after rising for two consecutive days as investors relocated their funds to low capital based stocks by selling shares of companies with big paid-up capital.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) will approve application of any company’s initial public offering within two weeks if it submits papers properly, top officials of the commission said yesterday.

The United Commercial Bank (UCB) has decided to issue the fifth subordinated bond worth Tk 1,000 crore for seven years to strengthen the capital base of the lenders.

Former Commissioner of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Prof Swapan Kumar Bala breathed his last today.

The Dhaka stocks have so far maintained a rising trend today as general investors are hoping to see a better scenerio in the days to come.

Turnover in the domestic stock market nearly hit an eight-month low yesterday as investors are avoiding trade amid fears of a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections, according to analysts.

The turnover of the Dhaka stocks dropped to eight months’ low though the market index returned to a rising trend today after a fall in the last couple of days.

The finance ministry has ordered Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to go for stricter monitoring to prevent manipulations in the market if there is any.

The Dhaka stocks started gaining from today morning after experiencing three consecutive days of drop.

Although the domestic stock market has been lodged in a downward trend for the past few weeks, shares of small capital based companies saw a rise in value on most days.

Tung Hai Knitting & Dyeing Ltd was listed on the stock market of Bangladesh in 2014 as it raised Tk 35 crore. But the knitting manufacturer became a sick company within three years, raising questions about its intention of going public.

Stock market listing offers a company to raise funds cheaply to steer growth, enhances its visibility and credibility, boosts the morale of employees, improves public perception, and brings overall transparency and efficiency.

Bangladesh stock market index continued to bleed for the second consecutive day today.

Bangladesh's stock market continued its falling trend today due to a selling spree among the general investors.

Bangladesh Lamps Ltd, authorised manufacturer and distributor of Transtec lighting products, including smart LED bulbs and Tube lights, declared a cash dividend of Tk 2 per share at its 60th annual general meeting held virtually yesterday.

Dhaka stocks took a steep dive yesterday as investors continue to suffer from a confidence crisis amid growing tension between Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped to under the Tk 800-crore-mark again today as the index continued falling the whole day.

Malek Spinning has decided to close down its textile unit of its subsidiary named Salek Textile due to accumulated loss.

The Summit Power has closed its gas-fired Madhabdi Power Plant Unit-2 as the plant’s power purchase agreement with the government has expired.