DSE index jumps over 100 points as trading volume rises
DSE index jumps over 100 points as trading volume rises

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed Sundays trading session with a strong gain, as the benchmark DSEX index surged more than 100 points and trading activity increased significantly. The DSEX, the DSEs broad-based index, rose 104.95 points, or 1.90 percent, to close at 5,625.34 points. The...

Working people return to Dhaka as Eid holidays end today
Working people return to Dhaka as Eid holidays end today

The seven-day government holiday declared for Eid-ul-Azha ends on Sunday, with government and private offices, courts, banks, insurance companies and the countrys stock markets set to resume operations on Monday. The government announced a holiday from 25 May to 31 May for Eid-ul-Azha. Combined...

Star-studded Eid dramas set to premiere on new ‘Capital Natok’ YouTube channel
Star-studded Eid dramas set to premiere on new ‘Capital Natok’ YouTube channel

Capital Drama is set to entertain audiences this Eid-ul-Azha with a diverse lineup of television dramas and the launch of its new YouTube channel, Capital Natok. The special Eid programming will feature several family-oriented and romantic dramas starring some of Bangladeshs popular actors....

BB raises capital threshold for bank cash dividends
BB raises capital threshold for bank cash dividends

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set a minimum paid-up capital requirement of Tk 2,000 crore for scheduled banks to qualify for declaring cash dividends, in a significant regulatory move aimed at strengthening the banking sectors capital base amid rising economic and financial risks. Under the new...

Capital on life support
Capital on life support

The capital, Dhaka, is now grappling with a multifaceted crisis. Across neighbourhoods under the two city corporations, juvenile gangs have become rampant, while drugs are being sold openly. The toxic spread of extortion rackets has made ordinary peoples lives unbearable. Shielded by influential...

Finn Allen’s explosive century powers Kolkata to dominant win over Delhi
Finn Allen’s explosive century powers Kolkata to dominant win over Delhi

Finn Allen produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing an unbeaten century to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 143 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kolkata cruised to victory with 28...

Turnover crosses Tk 1,000 crore as stock indices rise
Turnover crosses Tk 1,000 crore as stock indices rise

The countrys capital market ended the first working day of the week on a positive note, with key indices rising on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and the Chittagong Stock Exchange. Total turnover across the two bourses crossed Tk 1,000 crore, reaching Tk 1,006 crore on Sunday, according to market...

Brokers seek 3-month extension for margin rules compliance
Brokers seek 3-month extension for margin rules compliance

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has sought a three-month extension from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to comply with the Margin Rules 2025, citing operational, technical and market-related challenges. In a letter sent to BSEC Chairman Khondoker Rashed...