Foreign banks top profits, trail in social spending
CSR spending by multinational lenders was just 0.56% last year, compared with 9% by Islamic banks
22 October 2025, 18:24 PM
BSEC bars mutual fund investment in bank bonds.Will it deprive investors?
Senior bankers say the regulator's move hinders the potential to maximise the wealth of their investors
21 October 2025, 18:41 PM
IMF’s sixth tranche to come after polls
The sixth instalment of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan programme of $4.7 billion may not arrive by the end of the year, as the donor agency wants to work with the new political government for smooth continuation of reform programmes.
21 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Govt plans Tk 1,000cr for ICB to ease liquidity crisis
The government is considering providing Tk 1,000 crore to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) through the revised national budget to mitigate its liquidity crisis and ensure stability in the stock market.
18 October 2025, 18:41 PM
Analysis / Bank mergers and NBFI windups: What’s in store for shareholders?
Taxpayers to recapitalise new bank; private shareholders get no recovery
11 October 2025, 15:59 PM
Explainer / Why are directors of listed companies transferring shares as 'gift'?
Directors are now transferring shares more often as the NBR recently waived tax on such transfers
7 October 2025, 06:23 AM
ADB to cancel or redirect $408m amid project delays
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will cancel or redirect around $408 million from projects in Bangladesh this year due to prolonged implementation delays, even as several ADB-funded schemes made progress.
2 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Enterprise of the year / Walton’s wind of change
Children of the 1990s can relate to the fact that many of them used to rush to their neighbour’s house to watch their preferred television programmes, as televisions were not available in most homes.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Policy swerves impact investor confidence
Stocks were mixed last week as several policy decisions impacted investor confidence amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
8 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Lockdown tip: Hold on to good stocks
With a new lockdown coming up to curb the fast spread of the coronavirus, stock market analysts have recommended not to panic and holding on to shares of companies with good performance records.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bonds good investment for NRBs
Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) seeking better returns than those of banks can invest in specialised bonds offered by the government and initial public offerings (IPO) of the stock market.
1 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Stock investors on edge over Covid surge
Stock investors are in a state of panic due to the sharp increase in Covid-19 infections across the country, leading to a downward trend in the market for the past two weeks.
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Mutual funds fail to attract investors despite discounts
Almost all mutual funds have come up with huge discounts, but they are still failing to attract investors due to a lack of trust, poor performance of fund managers and meagre dividends.
20 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Low interest rates in banks: where to invest then?
Most people in Bangladesh prefer to keep their funds in banks but lower interest rates on deposits are now turning them away from the risk-free income generating investment tool.
18 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Another Tk 1,863cr bank fund for stock market
Bank funds amounting to Tk 1,863 crore are headed for the stock market as the investors are deeming it a better mode for gaining higher, cost-effectiveyields compared to other forms.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Investors still chasing junk stocks
Junk stocks have frequently featured on the top gainers’ list for the past few weeks, bringing into question investors’ preference for such shares despite their substandard performance.
11 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Regulator moves to rewrite IPO rules
Retail investors may get a higher allocation of shares during initial public offerings (IPOs) as the regulator has moved to make the market an attractive investment destination for individuals.
10 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Padma Bank: Ex-chief says incumbent misused Tk 100cr funds
Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir, founder chairman of Padma Bank, has accused incumbent Chairman Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat of misusing Tk 100 crore from the troubled lender.
9 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Stock market almost a man’s world
The presence of women in Bangladesh’s stock market is very low, as only 25 per cent of beneficiary owner’s (BO) accounts are owned by them as per the Central Depository Bangladesh’s data as of March 4.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
12 tech startups want to raise funds from public
Twelve technology-based startups are interested to enter the stock market in order to raise funds.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Stocks’ bull run fails to bring cheer to insurers
Insurance stocks surged throughout the 2020. But now figures show that insurance companies did not have good business as their premium income fell for the first time in at least 12 years.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Unilever Consumer Care profit slumps
Unilever Consumer Care, formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh, posted a 46 per cent drop in profit last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Insurance prospect remains largely untapped
While almost all the economic indicators of Bangladesh are in a positive trend, insurance is failing to keep pace due to a lack of awareness among the masses and mistrust.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Midland Bank to go public to raise Tk 70cr from stock market
Midland Bank Ltd plans to go public to strengthen its capital base by raising Tk 70 crore from the stock market.
24 February 2021, 18:00 PM
3yrs Into Chinese Partnership: DSE yet to see notable tech advancement
Nearly three years have passed since welcoming a Chinese consortium as a strategic partner, but the Dhaka bourse is yet to secure any significant technology transfer from the Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges.
23 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Listed companies sprint to pre-Covid profit level
Combined profit of the majority of the listed companies surpassed the pre-Covid level in October-December quarter, pointing to a fast rebound in business and economic activities.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Lovello sets sights on untapped rural markets
The government’s efforts to ensure electricity at rural areas have opened the doors to a vast untapped market for the ice-cream and processed food sectors, said Md Ekramul Haque, managing director of Taufika Foods and Agro Industries.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Administrator appointed to Delta Life Ins
The Insurance Development & Regulatory Authority (IDRA) yesterday appointed an administrator with immediate effect to one of the sector’s leading entities, Delta Life Insurance Company, explaining that it was to protect policyholders’ interests.
11 February 2021, 18:00 PM