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Wednesday, 12 February, 2025

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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,...

Fish, chicken, and rice prices remain volatile

Despite a decline in vegetable prices, the fish and chicken markets remain unstable, leaving consumers in strain. Additionally, despite the governments various initiatives to regulate the rice market, prices have not decreased. Even after imports, rice continues to be sold at high prices. A visit...

Building a skilled workforce is the core challenge

While global demand for skilled workers continues to rise, Bangladesh faces a significant challenge in developing and exporting skilled labor. Currently, half of the countrys workforce remains unemployed, and 30 percent lack the education and training needed to secure jobs. Over the past four...

Investors on brink

The countrys stock market is caught between initiatives and promises, with no real progress being made. Every day, investors are grappling with the pressure of market decline, leaving them in a bind. There was a brief recovery after the fall of the previous government, but within weeks, the...

Stock market starts week with decline in early trading

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began the week with a downtrend as all three major indices registered losses in the first hour of trading. The benchmark DSEX index dropped by 6 points, while the DS30, representing blue-chip stocks, declined by 2 points, reports UNB. The Shariah-based DSES...

Rice prices will drop soon with no shortage in the market: commerce advisor

Commerce Advisor Sk Bashir Uddin reassured the public that there is no shortage of rice in the market. He emphasized that both the countrys rice reserves and local production are more than adequate, particularly with the Aman season in full swing. There is no logical reason for the current high...

Forex market gets volatile again

The countrys economy has struggled with an inconsistent dollar rate for almost two years. Although the economy saw some stability in between, the price of the greenback is becoming volatile once again. After the government announced an increase in the currencys price, the kerb market became...

DSEX index gains 28.4 points as 294 stocks advance in early trading

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys premier capital market, saw an uptrend in trading during the first hour on Sunday. All three indices of the DSEDSEX, DSES, and DS30posted gains in the initial session of the week. The benchmark DSEX index rose by 28.4 points to settle at 5,227.25,...

Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0

Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trumps second presidency. Ongoing concerns about Chinas stuttering economy, the outlook for US interest rates and the wars...

Dollar price dearer despite record remittance inflows

Despite record remittance inflows, the price of the US dollar remains high. The value of the dollar is still over the top in the kerb market. The price has risen further over the past week. In some places in the kerb market, the exchange rate stands at Tk 129 per dollar. Although remittance...

Fire at food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15

A fire erupted at a food market in northern China on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and injuries to 15 others, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Liguang market in Zhangjiakou city and began around midday. Firefighters managed to bring the...

China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

Chinese car maker BYD saw its sales jump at the end of last year, as it competes with Tesla to be the worlds best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 2,07,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million, as subsidies and discounts helped attract...

Small businesses concerned over potential TikTok ban

The possible TikTok ban has sparked concerns for millions of small businesses that use the platform for growth and marketing. Desiree Hill, owner of Crowns Corner Mechanic in Conyers, Georgia, started her journey as a mobile mechanic. TikTok videos showcasing her work quickly gained attention,...

Bank holiday today

All types of bank transactions are closed to mark the bank holiday today. Bank holiday is observed on December 31 every year. On this day the accounts sent from different branches of banks are consolidated and the annual financial report is prepared. That is why this day is considered a bank...

DSEX index gains 30.24 points in early trading

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys main capital market, saw an upward trend in the first hour on Sunday. After the weekend, the three indexes of the Dhaka stock market DSEX, DSES, and DS30 all increased in the morning, reports UNB. The main index, DSEX, rose by 30.24 points to...

Dollar market in turmoil as Bangladesh Bank considers new system

The Bangladeshs dollar market is once again in turmoil, with the price of the US dollar surging by Tk7-8 within the past week, reaching Tk128-129. Just seven days earlier, the rate had been Tk121-122, signaling a return of volatility after five months of relative calm. This surge is causing...

‘Market players and regulators responsible for stock market instability’

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said market players and regulators are responsible for the instability of the stock markets. He made the observation while inaugurating the 6th edition of Banking Almanac at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre in the capital on Saturday morning. BBS...