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
Price spiral of National Life stocks raises doubts
The share price of National Life Insurance has seen an unusual rise in the last 16 working days although company high-ups said their business did not see any special growth during the period.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
GSK seeks shareholders' nod to close pharma unit
GSK Bangladesh has convened a meeting next month as it seeks shareholders' nod to close its unprofitable pharmaceuticals business in the country.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Banking loopholes limit potential of stockmarket
Bangladesh's stockmarket is being held back from reaching its potential because of the indiscipline in the banking sector, which has spoiled companies' attitude, said M Khairul Hossain, chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Tenure extension to dent investor confidence: experts
Experts have opposed the government's plan to extend the tenure of closed-end mutual funds by 10 years as the move may erode
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM
InterContinental opens Thursday
InterContinental Dhaka, formerly known as Ruposhi Bangla and Sheraton, is scheduled to open on September 13 after four years of renovations.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Profits jump before listing, fall afterwards
The earnings of 19 out of the 21 textile companies that got listed on the Dhaka bourse between 2010 and 2015 have fallen sharply
28 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Investors suffer, sponsors stay unscathed
There is no law in Bangladesh to protect the general investors of a company, which got delisted from the stockmarket for the failure of the
26 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Market value of top 10 firms rises 10pc
The total market value of the top 10 listed companies has increased 10.18 percent year-on-year to Tk 146,717 crore in June thanks to
13 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Brokers decry 15pc capital gains tax
Stock brokers of the Dhaka bourse are disappointed as they will have to pay 15 percent capital gains tax on the sale of their shares in the bourse to a Chinese consortium.
12 August 2018, 18:00 PM
NBFIs' profit weighed down by bearish stocks
Listed non-bank financial institutions posted a huge decline in profit in the first half this year, weighed down by liquidity challenges, a bearish stock market and rising bad loans.
9 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Bank stocks dive 28.5pc in 7 months
The heavyweight banking sector saw a huge decline in its share price and market capitalisation this year due to investors' lack of
29 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Regulator okays Kattali Textile IPO despite DSE's objection
The capital market regulator has given a go-ahead to the initial public offering of Kattali Textile disregarding tough observations from the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
23 July 2018, 18:00 PM
New exchange board mulled for delisted, small-caps, new products
The stock market regulator plans to set up an alternative trading board at the exchanges to facilitate the trading of securities of delisted and very small-cap companies as well as the entry of new products.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Junk shares reign over Dhaka bourse
In a curious development, five junk stocks were among the top ten gainers of the premier bourse yesterday.
18 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Unusual price hike of 10 stocks raises questions
Ten companies saw their share prices soar abnormally in the first half of July for no apparent reason.
16 July 2018, 18:00 PM
11 listed firms remain traceless
Eleven companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange have made off with at least Tk 42.19 crore of investors' money, in what can be described as a stunning instance of swindling.
10 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Baffling rise of Monno Jute's share price
Monno Jute Stafflers yesterday became the most valued stock on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, overtaking British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company in what can be viewed as a curious development for the premier bourse.
8 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Mutual funds trading below face value
Most of the mutual funds have been trading at lower than their face value for several years now as poor performance and mismanagement by fund managers spoiled investors' appetite.
7 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Foreign funds fall further in DSE
Net foreign investment in the Dhaka Stock Exchange fell to Tk 207 crore in the negative in June because of fears over political
30 June 2018, 18:00 PM
A desperate bid to offset losses
The Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) has taken up cultivating organic and pesticide-free vegetables, pulses and fruits on fallow land along with fish farming to reduce its annual losses to some extent.
27 June 2018, 18:00 PM