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.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

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

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

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.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

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.

March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025

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.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

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.

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

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.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

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,

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024

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

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

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 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Stocks rise marginally after 3-day fall

Major indexes of the stock markets in Bangladesh rose marginally yesterday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as investors cautiously traded shares amidst intense political and economic uncertainties..Recent news over the downgrading of the country’s sovereign rating by Moody’s and the b