Stock market

Why are investors leaving the stock market?

Stock investors in Bangladesh are leaving the share market as they are losing their hard-earned money because of the persisting fall of the indices driven by the prolonged economic crisis, the worsening health of the banking industry, and rising interest and exchange rates.

Uncertain bets: bad stocks rule the roost

Investors who owned the issues of good companies that provided at least 50 percent dividend in their last financial year incurred losses in the first four months of 2024. On the other hand, people who bet on low-performing companies, which declared less than 15 percent dividends, saw their portfolio inflate.

Stock market not lucrative in long run

Despite being a risky instrument, the stock market was not lucrative enough like the banking sector

A contrarian perspective in turbulent times

In the tumultuous landscape of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX), investors find themselves navigating through a maze of uncertainties.

Stocks keep rising despite bad news for exporters

The main index for measuring share price performance in the stock market of Bangladesh continued to curve upwards yesterday even though the government has announced plans to slash export subsidies.

Investors barely show interest in bank, NBFI stocks

Investors are hardly showing any interest to buy stocks of banks mainly due to the sector’s key indicators portraying a gloomy outlook. 

Stock market during last fiscal year: Indices moving nowhere for floor price

The main index of the stock market in Bangladesh remained relatively unchanged over the past fiscal year as most scrips were stuck at their floor price, according to market analysts.

Widen corporate tax gap between listed, non-listed firms

Stock market intermediaries yesterday urged the government to widen the corporate tax rate gap between listed and non-listed companies to encourage more companies to go public. 

Dhaka bourse’s SME board falls prey to manipulators

Have you ever bought any pack of flour produced by Yusuf Flour Mills or heard the name of Yusuf Moyda, the brand under which the company is selling the item? 

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Exchange-traded funds to hit DSE in three months

Bangladesh is set to get its first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in three months which would give a new product to investors and contribute to stabilising the stock market.

December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021

Gyankosh Prokashoni to publish book about the stock market

Gyankosh Prokashoni has announced the publication of a book on the stock market at the upcoming Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2022. 

October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021

Stocks fall for fifth consecutive day

The stock market continued falling for five consecutive days as investors keep taking profits home today.

January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016

Stock markets rise as recovery continues

Shares across Europe have risen, helped by a rally in oil prices and hopes of more stimulus action by central banks.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Global economy loses steam as Chinese, European factories falter

World economic growth lost momentum in September, with China's factory output shrinking again, euro zone manufacturing growth slowing, and US activity steady.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

China investigates securities brokerages amid turmoil

Chinese police are investigating four securities brokerage firms for possible stock manipulation amid market turmoil.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Asia stocks slump as China falls gather pace

Asian stocks slumped to three-year lows as a slump in Chinese equities gathered pace, hastening an exodus from riskier assets as fears of a China-led global economic slowdown churned world markets.

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