Feda Al Hossain

Feda Al Hossain is a Sub-Editor at Star Business.

Local, global crises prolong DSE slump in first half

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s premier bourse, failed to regain its footing in the first half of 2025 amid several geopolitical crises across South Asia, looming tariffs announced by the United States, and domestic political uncertainty, according to the latest performance review by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage.

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Sonali Bank reports Tk 988cr profit in 2024

Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.

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Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

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Agent banking sees rise in female participation

Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks

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High inflation a concern for stability

Bangladesh has been grappling with elevated inflation for the past two and a half years, significantly straining the daily lives of its population.

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Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica

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Islami Bank's profit rises 7% in second quarter

Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk

11m ago

Local credit card use shows upward trend

Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit. 

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July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

Local, global crises prolong DSE slump in first half

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s premier bourse, failed to regain its footing in the first half of 2025 amid several geopolitical crises across South Asia, looming tariffs announced by the United States, and domestic political uncertainty, according to the latest performance review by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Sonali Bank reports Tk 988cr profit in 2024

Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Agent banking sees rise in female participation

Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

High inflation a concern for stability

Bangladesh has been grappling with elevated inflation for the past two and a half years, significantly straining the daily lives of its population.

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Islami Bank's profit rises 7% in second quarter

Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Local credit card use shows upward trend

Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit. 

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

How taka’s drop ate away economic output per person

The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

National Bank’s losses jump 145% in Q1

Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.