IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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19 September 2026 Business
Tighten anti-money laundering rules for capital market: BFIU
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15 September 2026 Business
BSEC launches new official website
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6 September 2026 Business
Stocks fall sharply as DSE index sheds 103 points in a single day
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6 September 2026 Business
Aamra Networks shares fall after it announces one paisa dividend
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6 September 2026 Business
RAK Ceramics Bangladesh’s managing director to sell 885,000 shares
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25 August 2026 Business
BSEC sends 17 officials into compulsory retirement
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20 August 2026 Business
BSEC seeks DSE explanation on Monarch Holdings licence renewal
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28 July 2026 Business
BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development
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22 July 2026 Business
BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman
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18 July 2026 Business

Crawling peg system: A welcome step but will it be enough to boost reserves?

The crawling peg system for the taka is a delayed and, perhaps, inadequate response to the bleeding of forex reserves. Some economists suggest the central bank should go beyond this formula and open the exchange rate to market forces to stop the continuous erosion of reserves. Either way, exporters and remitters will celebrate more flexibility in the exchange rate.
7 May 2024

Dhaka stocks break five-day gaining streak

The DSEX fell 1.74 points to 5,725.28
7 May 2024

Stock's turnover crosses Tk 1,000 crore after three months

It hit Tk 1,095 crore, up by 34% from the previous day
6 May 2024

Marico’s sales growth hits 7-year low

Sales grew for Indian consumer goods company Marico Bangladesh in the 12 months of fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, which ended on March 31 this year as per their books.
30 April 2024

Capital gain tax on stock trading unlikely: BSEC chairman

Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam says in a meeting with capital market journalists
30 April 2024

Dhaka Bank’s 2023 profit up 4%

Dhaka Bank registered a 4 percent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 173 crore in 2023.
29 April 2024

Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam reappointed as BSEC chief

Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam has been reappointed as the chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for another four-year term.
28 April 2024

Runner Automobiles trims losses

Runner Automobiles, one of the largest listed automobile companies, has continued to suffer from losses due to a decline in revenue and increase in financing costs.
27 April 2024

Dhaka stocks slip for 2nd consecutive day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) kept falling for the second consecutive day today.
24 April 2024

Stocks slump to 3-year low

Stock market indices dropped again yesterday after rising on the preceding day as a fact-finding meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) failed to restore confidence among investors.
23 April 2024

Dhaka stocks fall to 35-month low

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) declined today, a session after snapping a five-day falling streak.
23 April 2024

Stocks break five-day losing streak

Stocks in Bangladesh yesterday staged a comeback, breaking a five-day losing streak as investors regained some confidence in the market after learning that the regulator is working to revitalise trading.
22 April 2024

Stocks stage a comeback

Stocks in Bangladesh staged a comeback today, breaking a five-day losing streak.
22 April 2024

Stocks drop for fifth day

The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak for a fifth consecutive trading day yesterday.
21 April 2024

Dhaka stocks plunge for 5th day

The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak for a fifth consecutive trading day today. 
21 April 2024

Stocks sink, oil jumps after Israeli attack on Iran

Asian shares and bond yields sank on Friday while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports Israel attacked Iran in a continuing series of assaults
19 April 2024

Dhaka stocks slip below 5,700 after 35 months

The share market saw a massive setback today with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) falling below the 5,700-point mark for the first time in 35 months as nervous investors sold off their scrips. 
18 April 2024

DBBL, Bank Asia advance despite market fall in early trade 

Shares of most companies fell in the morning trade on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), extending a losing streak for the fourth day.
18 April 2024

Stocks decline for 3rd day straight

Although companies listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) regained some strength in the early hours of trading yesterday, they eventually ended in a decline that extended their losing streak for the third day consecutively.
17 April 2024

Stocks decline for third straight day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) declined for the third consecutive day today. 
17 April 2024