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
Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring
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16 July 2026 Business
Linde, Kohinoor, Unique Hotel dropped from DS30
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13 July 2026 Economy
Dhaka, Ctg bourses get power to set market control parameters
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1 July 2026 Business
Beximco Pharma shares rise 8% amid London delisting news
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21 June 2026 Business
ICAB warns bank borrowing may crowd out private investment
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13 June 2026 Business
Govt may cut share settlement time gradually
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11 June 2026 Business

Bangladesh stocks rally as ceasefire hopes boost investor sentiment

This marks the highest point for the premier bourse since March 16, when the index finished at 5,353.94
8 April 2026

Stocks plunge amid war, energy tensions

Bangladesh’s stock market fell to a nearly two-and-a-half-month low today, with the benchmark index dropping more than 2 percent amid rising concerns over global energy prices following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
5 April 2026

Dhaka stocks bounce back

The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse surged 132 points to 5,141 today
9 March 2026

Stocks plunge 4.42%, biggest single-day slide since 2020

Bangladesh’s stock market today recorded its steepest single-day decline in six years amid concerns over energy supply linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
8 March 2026

Stocks tumble amid investors jittery over Iran war

The DSEX plunged 2.75 percent to 5,096.65 as of 12:30 pm
8 March 2026

Dhaka stocks tumble amid growing investor fears over US-Israel war on Iran

The decline came after a day of recovery in share prices
3 March 2026

Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares

The BSEC finds irregularities in use of IPO proceeds and inconsistencies in expansion plans
17 February 2026

Dhaka stocks surge after elections on renewed investor hopes

The benchmark DSEX Index rose 131.61 points
15 February 2026

Brokers’ association seeks overhaul of outdated DSE classifications

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh made the demand through a letter to the BSEC chairman
21 January 2026

Stocks rise for second day ahead of election

The country’s stock market rose for the second day in a row yesterday, indicating growing investor confidence as the upcoming national election nears.
20 January 2026

Capital market went through major reforms in 2025: BSEC chairman

The commission organised a stakeholders’ meeting
18 January 2026

Star reporter Ahsan, seven others receive best reporting awards

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission presented the BSEC Journalism Excellence Awards 2025
15 January 2026

Improved corporate culture can reduce insider trading: experts

Ahsan Habib, professor of financial accounting at Massey University in New Zealand, discussed insider trading profitability
8 January 2026

Munir Hossain, Ahsan Habib elected CMJF president, general secretary

They will serve the Capital Market Journalists’ Forum (CMJF) for a two-year term
3 January 2026

BSEC to create a pool of independent directors to ease appointments

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) will create a pool of independent directors to help companies select those best suited to their business, BSEC Commissioner Farzana Lalarukh said today..She made the announcement at an event on independent directors, jointly orga
11 December 2025

Regulator cancels TradeCap’s licence renewal application

BSEC spokesperson says the brokerage house’s ownership transfer was not done properly
10 December 2025

New IPO rules may discourage investors

The new draft rules on initial public offerings (IPOs) are complex and discouraging for investors and entrepreneurs, according to stakeholders.
19 November 2025

Stocks edge up despite political concern

The indices of stock market in Bangladesh gained yesterday despite jitters over the political climate, centred on the verdict in a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her aides over crimes against humanity.
17 November 2025

Dhaka stocks dip amid political jitters

The DSEX posted the biggest fall since October 19
13 November 2025

Former IFIC Bank MD fined Tk 5 crore for Aamar Bond scam

For the same scam, Salman F Rahman was fined Tk 100 crore and his son Tk 50 crore
4 November 2025