- Jamuna Railway Bridge to be opened on March 18
- We are lucky enough as we have sea: CA
- Guterres promises to ensure funds for Rohingya humanitarian aid
- Mahmoud Khalil felt he was being kidnapped as detention unfolded
- Duterte set to make first ICC appearance
- Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for white-ball Series
- CA inaugurates Cox's Bazar Airport project
- Bashir vows to distribute TCB cards to 1cr beneficiaries' over 6 months
- 31 dead in Ethiopia cholera outbreak: MSF
- Polli Kobi Jasimuddin’s 49th death anniversary today
- Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers
- Dengue: 10 more cases reported in 24hrs
- Iran nuclear issue at 'critical' juncture: China top diplomat
- WFP to cut food aid to 1 million people in Myanmar
- UK boosts export financing for defence firms by $2.6bn
- Israeli govt ‘playing with the lives of our loved ones’
- Crimes like rape happening due to AL's culture of impunity: Rizvi
- RAB arrests July Uprising triple murder accused
- UN chief Guterres reaches Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar
- Aamir introduces partner Gauri, opens up about marriage plans

Trump reverses tariff hike on Canada, sparking market turmoil
President Donald Trump reversed his decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada to 50% on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after announcing the increase, causing chaos in financial markets. The switch came after a Canadian official also backed off his own plans for a 25% surcharge...

US stock market loses $4tn as Trump presses on with tariffs
President Donald Trumps tariffs have triggered a sharp sell-off in the U.S. stock market, erasing $4 trillion in value from the SP 500 since its February peak. Investors are concerned about the economic impact of the trade war with key partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, leading to a...

Stock market in new crisis
The countrys stock market is in turmoil as officials at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) go on strike, demanding the resignation of the chairman and commissioners. The move has left the regulatory body paralyzed, raising concerns over the security of more than a million...

Turkiye detains 17 individuals over stock market manipulation allegations
Turkish authorities detained 17 people on Tuesday in connection with suspected stock market manipulation. The individuals are accused of creating artificial fluctuations in Istanbuls stock market, with the goal of securing unfair profits through manipulative practices in capital market instruments,...

Raid at Kawran Bazar on 1st day of Ramadan
The National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection launched a raid at Dhakas Kawran Bazar on the first day of Ramadan to monitor and control product prices. The operation began at 11:30 am on Sunday in the markets kitchen section, led by Mohammad Alim Akhtar Khan, director general of the...

Dhaka kitchen market: Soaring price ahead of Ramadan
The prices of essential commodities are soaring, with only a day left before the holy month of Ramadan begins. Lemons, cucumbers, eggplants, fruits, and meat, which are consumed the most during this month, have already seen a steep price hike. Moreover, the ongoing edible oil crisis has not been...

Turkiye probes market manipulation amid stock volatility
Turkiye has launched an investigation into potential market manipulation following sharp price and volume fluctuations in Istanbuls stock market. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutors Office is examining individuals and entities accused of spreading misleading or manipulative information, Daily...

Dhaka bourse thrives as Tk300cr traded in 2 hours
The bullish trend in the Dhaka stock market continues for the third consecutive day, with indices rising and trading volume surging. In the first two hours of trading on Tuesday, the turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) surpassed Tk 300 crore as investors actively traded shares and units,...

Turo plans to dominate Australian market taking down Airbnb
US car-sharing platform Turo claims to be Australias largest marketplace in the sector, despite setbacksincluding a scrapped IPO and links to fatal incidents in the US. CEO Andre Haddad is confident the company can avoid the pitfalls that have plagued other sharing economy giants. Founded in...

Stock markets begin the day with positive momentum
Trading started on a positive note on the second working day of the week at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges, with most company shares witnessing an upward trend, reports UNB. On Monday, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the DSEX, increased by 19 points....

Millions of investors trapped in margin loans
Margin loans created massive turmoil in the stock market during the previous Awami League government. Over the years, millions of investors have suffered losses due to these loans. Syndicates engaged in market manipulation used multiple accounts both legitimate and anonymous to trap investors....

Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign entities purchasing existing residential properties, a move aimed at addressing the countrys housing affordability crisis, reports ABC. Today, the government is announcing that we are going to ban foreign ownership of existing...

Central bank increases prices of gold-silver commemorative coins
The central bank of Bangladesh has announced a price increase for its commemorative gold and silver coins, effective immediately. According to a press release from the Department of Communications and Publications, the adjustment comes in response to the rising prices of gold and silver in both the...

Stock markets end week’s first trading day in decline
The stock market started the week on a negative note, with indices dropping on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Sunday, reports UNB. At the DSE, both the benchmark DSEX index and the Shariah-based DSES index fell by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30...

Stock market: Week begins with uptrend
The Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets started the week on a positive note, continuing the upward trend observed last week. Trading in the first hour on Sunday saw key indices rising on both bourses, reports UNB. At the opening of trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX...

Stock market trading sees upward trend
Trading at the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began with an upward trend on Thursday, the last working day of the week, as share prices of most companies saw gains, reports UNB. In the first two hours of trading, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, rose by 10...

Capital market taskforce recommends modernization of 'Margin Rules, 1999'
The government taskforce for capital market reforms has proposed modernization of Securities and Exchange Commission (Mutual Fund) Rules, 2001 and Margin Rules, 1999. The Capital Market Reform Taskforce formed by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) submitted draft...

DSE records year’s highest turnover
Dhaka stock market witnessed its highest turnover of the year on Tuesday, surpassing Tk 500 crore, with the majority of companies experiencing price increases. On the day, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded a total share turnover of Tk 519 crore, marking the first time in 2025 that turnover...

80 teams to monitor markets during Ramadan to ensure fair pricing
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection will deploy at least 80 teams to monitor markets across the country to prevent illegal hoarding and ensure the availability of essential goods at fair prices during the month of Ramadan. The governments quasi-judicial department, responsible...

Stocks decline after six-day rally
The stock market lost momentum on Sunday after six consecutive sessions of gains, as investors engaged in profit booking ahead of the upcoming monetary policy announcement for the second half of the fiscal year, reports BSS. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw its benchmark index drop by 13.29...

Stock market fails to bounce back
The stock market has not been able to bounce back in the new year. The index continues to fall every day in the stock market. Investors equity is decreasing daily from their investments in the market. In the first month of this year, the stock market index has dropped by nearly 100 points. At...

Bangladeshi apparel exports to US grow slightly amid global pressure
The latest data on annual US apparel imports, covering 2024, show the performance of major supplying countries in the global apparel market. Despite a modest overall growth in US apparel imports, with a 1.82 percent increase in value and a 5.88 percent rise in volume, there was a notable 3.83...

Global in-app purchases reach record $150 billion in 2024
Global in-app purchase (IAP) revenues on iOS and Google Play soared to an unprecedented $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% year-on-year increase, the highest growth rate since 2021, according to Sensor Towers annual report. The figures underscore the resilience of the mobile ecosystem, even as...

Bourses open higher on last trading day of week
Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets opened on a positive note on the last trading day of the week, with most company shares witnessing a price increase. On Thursday, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, gained 19 points at the opening, reports UNB. The Shariah-based...

How inflated crop figures distort policy, fuel market chaos
Inflated agricultural production figures are distorting policy decisions, destabilising the essentials market, and creating supply chain disruptions, experts and market analysts have warned, highlighting the urgent need for accurate data to ensure food security and market stability. They caution...

No relief in rice market despite imports
Despite various initiatives, the governments anticipated outcome to stabilise the rice market is yet to be realised. Even in peak season, rice prices have surged to record levels. Around three months ago, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) removed all import and regulatory duties on rice to...

Tech selloff deepens as DeepSeek triggers AI rethink
A global market rout continued on Tuesday as investors reevaluated the high valuations and dominance of AI giants, triggered by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model. The selloff, which started on Monday, saw Japanese technology shares particularly hard-hit, following...

All DSE indices fall in first hour
On the second trading day of the week, all indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a decline during the first hour of trading. Despite the drop in indices, a majority of companies saw their share prices increase, reports UNB. By 10:30 am on Monday, DSEs benchmark index, DSEX,...