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
GP-regulator tussle spooks foreign investors in DSE
Foreign funds in the Dhaka bourse has been declining for the last six months amid a confidence crisis among the investors stemming
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
No tech transfer from consortium yet
Almost one year has elapsed since a Chinese consortium bought 25 percent stake of the Dhaka Stock Exchange but the strategic
27 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Stock brokers in a tight corner
Most stock brokers have been incurring losses for many years owing to low turnover in the market and a lack of product diversity.
24 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Stock manipulators target five insurers
Five insurance companies’ stock prices trebled in a space of two months and then came crashing down at a time when leading insurers saw next to no movement, in a stunning case of smash-and-grab by a section of players.
20 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Fund dearth nips dreams in bud
After completing MBA from a private university in 2011, Anis Hossain looked for a decent job for around three years. But he did not succeed.
19 August 2019, 18:00 PM
27pc youths yet to benefit from training
Every one in four young people in Bangladesh is yet to receive any skills development training although the government has set up training centres for them in every district and at upazila level.
17 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Vibrant bond market needed to become a developed nation
Bangladesh needs a vibrant bond market to meet its huge financing requirement for infrastructure development and further industrialisation, said a noted merchant banker.
24 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Stocks rebound at last
Stocks rallied the best in six-and-a-half months yesterday after sinking for more than three weeks. The bounce back was due to the central bank and the capital market regulator teaming up to prop up the flagging market.
23 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Stocks sink to 31-month low
Stocks plunged below the 5,000 point-mark yesterday thanks to massive sell-off by both jittery retail and institutional investors.
22 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Strong financial sector key to sustainable growth
BANGLADESH should put emphasis on building a strong financial sector in order to ensure macroeconomic stability, increase efficiency and liquidity of markets, draw investment and deepen economic integration, the Asian Development Bank’s Bangladesh chief said.
17 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Foreign funds in stocks slip into negative territory
Net foreign investment in Dhaka Stock Exchange tipped into negative territory for the first time in eight years last fiscal year as
13 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Stock investors lost Tk 13,201cr in 12 days
Stock investors are still reeling from Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal’s maiden budget 12 days on, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange losing Tk 13,201 crore since fiscal 2019-20’s budget was passed in the parliament.
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Worries among 15 banks, NBFIs over Tk 850cr deposit
Some 15 banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) that have Tk 850 crore stuck with People’s Leasing Financial Services (PLFS) are on edge over the government’s decision to liquidate the ailing NBFI as they stand to lose a large portion of the sums.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
General shareholders may lose Tk 193cr
The general shareholders of People’s Leasing and Financial Service (PLFS) that is staring at liquidation are likely to lose their entire
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Problems SMEs face in Bangladesh
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Bangladesh economy: they make up more than 90 percent of all
7 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Innovation key to establishing a brand
Innovation and new ideas are key to establishing a brand and ensuring its sustainable run, said Syed Alamgir, managing director of
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Stocks unmoved by budget changes
Stocks fell yesterday despite the government’s move to soften its harsh proposals for the capital market in the final budget for fiscal
30 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Beach Hatchery to set up plant for koral farming
The farming of a sea bass variety—popularly known as koral or vetki—is set to begin in Bangladesh as Beach Hatchery Ltd plans to
29 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Extra tax on stock dividend
Tax-free dividend income raised to Tk 50,000 from Tk 25,000;
15% additional tax imposed on retained earnings over 50% of paid-up capital
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Foreign firms seek DSE brokerage licences
Foreign firms which have made a name around the world through trading in stock markets see huge business potential in Bangladesh and are interested to establish their footprint in the country.
11 June 2019, 18:00 PM