DSEX gained 8.95 points as of 11 am  

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.

The Chattogram port has been facing acute congestion caused by a pileup of import-laden containers, particularly ones bound for the Kamalapur inland container depot (ICD) in Dhaka.

Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth.

Shahab Uddin Khan, chairman and managing director of Zeeshan Group, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Ink Manufacturers and Owners’ Association (BIMOA) for a two-year term (2025-2026).

The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.

Walton has launched “Digital Campaign Season-22” with millionaire benefits for customers in celebration of the upcoming Eid festivals.

Standard Chartered Bank recently marked an important milestone, celebrating 120 years of operations in Bangladesh.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked Indian authorities for help in its investigation of Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew over alleged securities fraud and a $265-million bribery scheme, a court filing showed on Tuesday.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has expanded its EBL365 ATM network to Dhaka metro rail stations, enhancing banking convenience for daily commuters.

The stock market is essentially a financial tool in which a portion of people’s savings is expected to be invested. Ideally, investment through loans is not recommended as it increases the risk of losses.

In 2003, Pran, a leading food processor and conglomerate in Bangladesh, made its first foray into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market.

The telecom regulator aims to auction spectrum in the 700 MHz band this year to support the expansion of 4G and roll out 5G networks in the country.

HSBC Holdings’ profit after tax rose 1.8 percent to about $25 billion in 2024, compared with the previous year, as the bank navigated portfolio reshaping, cost management and targeted investments under Group CEO Georges Elhedery.

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) says it cannot encash deposits worth nearly Tk 1,700 crore held with seven private banks, which the government agency blames for causing delays to its development projects and disrupting regular operations.

Bangladesh, a country grappling with an increasing external debt burden, is owed a staggering $5.8 trillion in climate debt by rich, high-polluting nations, according to a report by ActionAid released this month.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.

The Chattogram port has been facing acute congestion caused by a pileup of import-laden containers, particularly ones bound for the Kamalapur inland container depot (ICD) in Dhaka.

ActionAid says

They demand lowering the fee to Tk 4 per kg, down from the recently imposed Tk 8 per kg