Stock market

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

The agreement, signed on Thursday in Colombo, aims to facilitate technology development and sharing

Beacon Pharma tricked general shareholders

For years, investors believed that Beacon Pharmaceuticals was an export-driven company, contributing to the country’s economy and increasing its profitability. But beneath the surface, the reality was quite different.

Chaos at BSEC meant to thwart graft probe

The chaos surrounding certain demands by a section of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) officials and employees in early March was aimed at protecting stock looters and manipulators exposed in an ongoing investigation, according to initial BSEC findings.

Should BSEC allow share buybacks by companies?

It is a positive sign for investors that directors of several well-known listed firms are purchasing their own shares, believing them to be undervalued amid a lack of buyers.

Stock market shrank 38% over 16-year span

The stock market has declined 38 percent in real value over the past 16 years, largely due to negative returns and poor management practices. While some companies showed growth, widespread mismanagement limited overall income generation.

Penalty less than illegal gains fuels stock manipulation

While fines are intended to deter future offences, questions remain over their effectiveness if the amount is lower than the illegal gain.

Stocks rise after two-day fall

The indices of the stock market in Bangladesh rose yesterday after falling for two consecutive trading days as investors poured funds on low-priced shares to pocket short-term gains amid price swings..The rise was led by an increase in share prices of companies like Islami Bank Bangladesh,

Stocks continue to bleed as investment stagnates

The stock market in Bangladesh extended a losing streak for a third consecutive trading day yesterday as skittish investors were reluctant to pour fresh funds due to political and economic uncertainties..As a result, both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessed thin participation of inv

Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?

It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Stocks fall after two-day rise

Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh fell yesterday, snapping a two-day gaining streak as investors cautiously traded select shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations resulting from earnings disclosures by listed companies..The DSEX, which reflects the cumulative

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Stocks fall on poor performance of large companies

Indexes of the stock market in Bangladesh declined yesterday on rising the day before, largely due to the poor performance of Islami Bank Bangladesh along with the large-cap and blue-chip shares amid sales pressures..Large-cap refers to shares which account for large amounts in market capi

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

Stocks jump as NBR cuts capital gains tax

Stocks soared yesterday as investors cheered the substantial cut in capital gains tax by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to encourage big local and foreign investors.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Foreign investors returning to stock market

After a long time, foreign investors are showing renewed interest in buying shares of listed companies in Bangladesh as they hope good governance will return to the local stock market following the recent political changeover.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

Stocks rise for second day

The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Stocks end week with mixed performance

The share market in Bangladesh ended the week with a mixed performance as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its gaining streak while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a downward trend yesterday..However, investors and industry people voiced optimism about the return of go

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Stocks rise for a second day straight

Share market indexes in Bangladesh maintained their upward trend for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors put fresh bets on lucrative issues amidst price fluctuations.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

A fresh blow to stock investors

In yet another blow to stock market investors, the government plans to impose a capital gains tax on them from next fiscal year.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Foreign investors continue to sell shares

The net foreign portfolio investment in Bangladesh continued to fall in the July-March period of fiscal year 2023-24 due to the negative economic outlook, repeated devaluation of the local currency against the US dollar, and policy instability.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Stocks shed 1,000 points in 3 months

The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange plunged by 1,000 points in a span of three months as investors keep selling their holdings, fearing further deterioration of economic indicators.