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Ten companies account for 24pc transactions

FE Report 2019-06-01 10:48:22

Ten most traded firms accounted for nearly 24 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the last week ending on Thursday, with the United Power Generation & Distribution Comp...

Demographic dividend: Country likely to miss the boat?

Jasim Uddin Haroon 2019-06-01 09:15:05

Bangladesh could fail to reap benefit from the ongoing most favourable period of its demographic dividend because of inadequate allocations for education and health sectors. With around two decades r...

Move to create ‘Start Up Fund’ for new entrepreneurs

-- 2019-05-31 18:44:30

The government for the first time is going to create a ‘Start Up Fund’ for the new entrepreneurs in the upcoming budget for the next fiscal year (FY20) in a bid to generate more employment...

Climate change may displace 10m in next 20 years: Experts

FE Report 2019-05-31 11:30:03

Around 10 million climate migrants will move from coastal areas to big cities of the country in next two decades due to climate change impacts, climate experts warned on Thursday. "As many as 10 mill...

Net foreign fund in stocks slumps

Babul Barman 2019-05-31 10:50:50

Net foreign investment in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) remained negative for the three consecutive months in May as overseas investors continued their selling spree. Foreign investors collected sha...

BSEC approves IFAD Auto's revised rights offer proceeds

FE Report 2019-05-31 10:46:21

The securities regulator has approved the proposal of IFAD Autos submitted to revise its implementation schedule of rights offer proceeds. The company confirmed the regulatory approval to its revised...

Stocks keep gaining streak

FE Online Report 2019-05-30 16:28:42

Stocks extended the gaining streak for the fifth straight session on Thursday as investors continued their buying appetite on budget expectation. Analysts said the market kept gaining as some investo...

BSEC approves draft prospectus of Constellation Fund, rights of IPDC

FE Report 2019-05-30 10:52:28

The securities regulator has approved the draft prospectus of Constellation Unit Fund and the rights of IPDC Finance. The approvals came on Wednesday at a meeting held at the office of the Banglade...

Ten most-traded cos grab 28pc turnover

FE Report 2019-05-30 10:50:44

Ten most-traded companies captured more than 28 per cent turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday while New Line Clothings topped the chart. The New Line Clothings made trading debut...

Bangladesh signs $2.5b ODA deal with Japan

-- 2019-05-30 10:23:20

Bangladesh and Japan have signed their 40th ODA deal involving US$ 2.5 billion for implementing five projects to bolster ties between the two countries. Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Mo...

BSEC drafts revised public issue rules

Mohammad Mufazzal 2019-05-30 09:18:54

The securities regulator has revised the public issue rules by incorporating some provisions, including a three-year lock-in period for all the shareholders mentioned in the IPO (initial public offeri...

Stocks extend gains on post-Eid optimism

FE Online Report 2019-05-29 15:29:16

Stocks extended the gaining spell on Wednesday as investors showed their buying spree amid post-Eid expectation. Market analysts said investors showed buying appetite on sector specific shares amid...

Ten most-traded cos grab one-fourth turnover

FE Report 2019-05-29 10:41:35

Ten most-traded companies grabbed one-fourth turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Tuesday while Square Pharmaceuticals topped the chart for the second day. Four banks --- BRAC Bank, Premier B...

Large, medium industrial base shrinks, shows survey

Jasim Uddin Haroon and Yasir Wardad 2019-05-29 10:03:48

The number of the country's large and medium manufacturing industrial establishments declined significantly in 2019 despite the fact that the curve of their contribution to the gross domestic product...

'Bankers should be more active to reduce bad loans'

-- 2019-05-28 19:45:50

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Fazle Kabir has said the bankers should be more active to reduce the bad loans in the banking sector. “In 2018, the capital adequacy and liquidity of the banking s...

66pc workers are women in eight EPZs

-- 2019-05-28 19:37:56

Female workers are playing a vital role to accelerate the economic activities in the industries in country’s eight Export Processing Zones (EPZs) with around 66 per cent participation in product...

Global Ins recommends 5.0pc stock dividend

FE Online Report 2019-05-28 15:40:59

The board of directors of Global Insurance Limited has recommended 5.0 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2018. The final approval of the dividend will come during the annua...

Stocks rise; DSEX crosses 5,300-mark

FE Online Report 2019-05-28 15:37:35

Stocks ended higher Tuesday, after remaining flat in the past four sessions, as investors showed their buying spree amid post-Eid optimism. Market analysts said investors were mostly on buying shares...

Stocks see sharp gain in early trading

FE Online Report 2019-05-28 11:58:48

Stocks witnessed sharp rise in early trading on Tuesday as the investors were active on sector-wise shares. Following the previous few days’ flat movement, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and...

BD Finance approves 10pc stock dividend

FE Desk Report 2019-05-28 10:47:50

The 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Limited (BD Finance) was held at BCIC auditorium, Dhaka on Monday. Manwar Hossain, Chairman of BD Finance presided...

New Line Clothings makes flying debut

FE Report 2019-05-28 10:43:42

New Line Clothings Ltd made a flying trading debut on Monday as its share price jumped 98 per cent due to investors' 'irrational hype' over the new issue. The company's share price was traded between...

Stocks witness another flat session amid choppy trading

FE Online Report 2019-05-27 16:49:29

Stocks witnessed another flat session Monday amid choppy trading as investors mostly followed cautious stance ahead of Eid festival. Market analysts said majority of the investors were reluctant to m...

Stocks witness marginal gain in early trading

FE Online Report 2019-05-27 11:29:52

Stocks on both bourses posted a marginal gain in early trading on Monday as some investors were active on sector-wise shares. Following the previous day’s flat movement, the Dhaka Stock Exchang...

Mercantile Bank puts thrust on SME, agent banking

FE Report 2019-05-27 10:08:29

Mercantile Bank Limited has taken a number of steps to broaden its activities in the areas of SME, IT-based banking and agent banking. "Developing the small and medium enterprises (SME), flourishing...

BB gives banks a prod in scaling up listed securities

FE Report 2019-05-27 10:01:11

The central bank has issued a policy, which will indirectly encourage banks to boost investment in listed securities to keep the risk within limit, officials said. Under the policy, the banks have be...

'Per capita income likely to reach $6,000 by 2030'

-- 2019-05-26 21:27:08

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has voiced his firm optimism that the per capita income of the country would reach $5,000 to $6,000 by 2030. He also hoped that Bangladesh would be able to graduate full...

Stocks end flat after unstable trading

FE Online Report 2019-05-26 18:22:59

Stocks ended almost flat on Sunday after volatile trading as investors mostly followed cautious stance ahead of national budget and ongoing holy Ramadan. Market analysts a section of investors prefer...

New Line Clothings makes debut Monday

FE Online Report 2019-05-26 12:24:13

Trading of the shares of New Line Clothings Ltd will commence on the bourses tomorrow (Monday) under ‘N’ category, officials said. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) trading code for the comp...

Exclusive economic zone for Japanese investors on cards

-- 2019-05-25 20:15:13

An exclusive economic zone for Japanese investors is going to be developed at Araihazar upazila in Nayaranganj alongside Dhaka-Syhet Highway. Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) will sign a joi...

Weekly analysis: Stocks edge higher

Babul Barman 2019-05-25 10:45:27

Stocks edged higher in the outgoing week, snapping a two-week losing streak, as the government's market-supportive measures brought a ray of hope to general investors. Market analysts said the centra...