NBR seeks to raise taxes on dividend income
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Market analysts say this sends the wrong signal as the government tries to revive the capital market
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Plan to curb inflation riddled with holes
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The proposed budget has set a target of bringing inflation down to 7.5 percent in the next fiscal year from the current 9.42 percent, but economists say the finance minister has not outlined a clear plan for achieving that goal.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
GDP growth achievable, but investment needs a boost
11 June 2026, 22:39 PM
Despite low GDP growth over the past three consecutive years, the government is targeting 6.5 percent growth for the next fiscal year in the proposed budget, based on the democratisation of the economy and encouraging private sector investment to boost growth, two economists said today
11 June 2026, 22:39 PM
Bangladesh’s revenue-to-GDP ratio just above Sudan, Yemen
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
There are at least half a dozen reasons why the government’s revenue compared with the size of the economy has remained low for such a long time
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Audit of bank donations 2015-24 / Tk 1,243cr flowed to PM’s fund, entities linked to Hasina
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Contributions were allegedly made under pressure during Nazrul Islam Mazumder’s leadership at BAB
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation hits 16-month high, further spike feared
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Food costs drove May inflation higher; fuel price adjustment to push more in June, experts warn
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Why GP profits dropped but Robi posted gain in 2025
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Grameenphone, the country’s top telecom operator, saw both turnover and profit decline in 2025, while rival Robi Axiata recorded growth on both counts.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
NCC Bank eyes digital push, higher SME growth
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Says Managing Director and CEO M Shamsul Arefin
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Stock index near 6,000: Will it sustain the growth?
The stock market index is hovering around 6,000 points now, raising questions among investors over whether it would remain stable here or take a plunge like before.
29 May 2021, 18:00 PM
An exceptional move in mutual fund sector
Unit holders of Southeast Bank 1st Mutual Fund have given the go-ahead for VIPB Asset Management Company to convert the closed-end fund into an open-end one.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Walton going big abroad
Walton Hi-Tech Industries yesterday made public the good news of its surging profits and plans to strengthen its footprint abroad, leading to a three per cent rise of its stocks.
24 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Textile firms stare at falling profits
Listed textile and garment makers are still suffering from falling profits, impacted by lower sales of clothing in the markets abroad amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
22 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Ring Shine Textiles commits forgery
Ring Shine Textiles has sold shares in the pre-IPO (initial public offering) period free of cost through a private offer, a clear act of forgery, according to a special audit of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
20 May 2021, 18:00 PM
BSEC steps in to beef up bond market
The stock market regulator has stepped forward in strengthening the bond market so that it can be a long-term source of finance.
20 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Pharmas rake in higher profits
Listed drug makers booked an 18 per cent growth in profit in the first nine months of the current fiscal year thanks to a decrease in marketing costs amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
19 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Banking stocks suffer despite higher dividends
Most banks are announcing higher dividends for 2020 than a year ago although they were plagued by the coronavirus pandemic for most of the year and had to do with a lower interest rate regime.
16 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Square Pharma set to launch factory in Kenya
Square Pharmaceuticals will launch its production facility in Kenya within the next four months in a move that will considerably enhance the company’s earnings from East African nations.
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM
An alternative to low-yield bank deposits
With the interest rate on deposits falling steadily, keeping money in the banks seems to provide negative returns.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Insurance stocks a double-edged sword for investors
Stocks of almost all non-life insurance companies have more than doubled over the past year while the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose 38 per cent.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Online orders boost home appliance sales
Home appliance makers and retailers are witnessing better sales than previous year on the back of online shopping, promotional offers and free delivery ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
A banner week for stocks
Low interest on bank deposits has driven savers away from the banking sector and encouraged them to invest in stocks, which is why the market index has been on a rising trend for the last eight days amid an ongoing nationwide lockdown.
22 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Investors suffer for malfunctioning DSE mobile app
Investors yesterday faced prolonged malfunctioning of the DSE mobile app while trying to execute trade, all at a time when the digital mode is enabling the stock market to stay open amidst the ongoing lockdown.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Banking stocks lose grace for high defaulted loans
Once known to many for their attractive stocks, banks are a long way from raising adequate interest among stock market investors as confidence has been sunk by high amounts of non-performing loans and low asset value.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Lack of access to finance big barrier to farm mechanisation
Access to finance is a big challenge for farm mechanisation in Bangladesh and so the country’s lenders should do more for the agriculture sector, according to Subrata Ranjan Das, executive director of ACI Motors.
19 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bsec’s Market Intervention: Saving index from fall does little good
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has taken many steps in the past decade to safeguard the index from falls, albeit without considering the long-term impacts.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Policy swerves impact investor confidence
Stocks were mixed last week as several policy decisions impacted investor confidence amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
8 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Lockdown tip: Hold on to good stocks
With a new lockdown coming up to curb the fast spread of the coronavirus, stock market analysts have recommended not to panic and holding on to shares of companies with good performance records.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bonds good investment for NRBs
Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) seeking better returns than those of banks can invest in specialised bonds offered by the government and initial public offerings (IPO) of the stock market.
1 April 2021, 18:00 PM