- 'Dhaka hasn’t received any official response from India on Hasina's extradition'
- International flights to and from Damascus to resume Tuesday
- Nat’l unity crucial to establish pro-people govt: Fakhrul
- Learn from downfall of autocratic rulers like Hasina: Moyeen Khan
- Celebrating 25 years in 2025: Artists who debuted in 2000
- Samuel’s record double hat trick earns big win for Rahamatganj
- Severe cold wave grips country as people suffer
- Three soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Kashmir
- IRGC launches massive military drills in Iran
- First dengue death reported in 2025
- Dr Yunus assures UK MP of free, fair polls in Bangladesh
- Students from 7 colleges demand independent admission test under separate entity
- Messi, Bono, Soros receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden
- US approves $3.6bn sale of missiles to Japan
- Scholz expresses concerned over Musk's support for far-right AfD
- BPA to sell eggs, chicken at fair prices at 100 points ahead of Ramadan
- Students throw shoes on pictures of BCL central leaders
- Encroachers disregarding the directives of the Rail ministry
- Next election is to be election to create a new political settlement: Zonayed Saki
- DU Bijoy Ekattor Hall BCL president Sajib arrested
Bitcoin more than doubles in 2024 on spot ETF approval, Trump euphoria
Bitcoin more than doubled in 2024 driven by the U.S. markets regulators approval for exchange-traded funds tied to its spot price, and optimism over easing regulatory hurdles with Donald Trump set to return to the White House. The worlds largest and most well-known cryptocurrency hit $1,00,000...
Stock market trading closed today
In observance of the bank holiday, the countrys two main stock exchanges, DSE and CSE, will remain on Tuesday (Dec 31). Stock market transactions are settled through banks, and when the banks are closed, no trading takes place on the countrys two stock exchanges, DSE and CSE. Although there...
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...
‘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...
Wildfire in Pakistan kills 180 animals, devastates Thar communities
A wildfire that erupted on December 18 in Khokhrapar Union Council and parts of Achhro Thar has killed 180 animals, destroyed crops, fodder, and over 50,000 trees across 20 acres, according to villagers, as reported by DAWN. The blaze, which reportedly started near the Indian border, wiped out...
Govt. trying to demolish syndicates: Farida
Despite governments sincere efforts to demolish syndicate, the unholy alliance is still active in the market to manipulate the price of essentials. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said this while inaugurating first ever Indigenous Food and Crops Fair at Banoful Adhibashi Greenheart...
DSE index gains 30.88 points as 211 stocks rise in early trading
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the countrys primary capital market, started the week on a positive note, with its benchmark index rising 30.88 points within the first hour of trading on Sunday, reports UNB. Trading data showed that 1.98 crore shares and units were exchanged in 20,417...
DSE index gains 25.24 points in early trade; Tk 97.2 crore turnover in first hour
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Bangladeshs premier capital market, began Tuesdays trading session on an optimistic note. The benchmark index, DSEX, rose by 25.24 points to 5,192.22, signaling a strong start to the day. Within the first hour, a total of Tk 97.2 crore worth of shares were traded,...
S Korea stocks fall, won steady amid Asian market volatility
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week. Additionally, Bitcoin broke past the $1,00,000 mark for the first time on...
Form committee to address illegal fishing: Farida
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has emphasised the urgency of forming a committee to address illegal fishing activities, particularly during the fish catch ban period, reports UNB. Speaking at a workshop today, Farida Akhtar pointed out that Indian fishermen have been crossing into...
Dhaka seeks Brazilian investment
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has sought Brazilian investment in Bangladesh for stronger economic ties between the South Asian and Latin American nations. I urge you to secure the first investment during your tenure, she told Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias...
DSEX jumps 76 points as capital gain tax reduced
The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) surged 76 points to reach 5,328 in the first trading hour on Tuesday as the national revenue board reduced the capital gains tax, reports The Business Standard. Yesterday, the revenue board cut the capital gains tax to 15 percent from 30...
DSE sees upward trend in early trading
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) observed a positive trend in the first hour of trading on Monday morning, despite heightened selling pressure. Trading data shows that in the opening hour, shares and units totaling 6.06 crore were exchanged through 60,154 transactions, amounting to Tk 174 crore in...
NBR reduces capital gains tax on share sales to boost investment
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a reduction in the capital gains tax on profits from the sale of shares in listed companies on Bangladeshs stock exchanges, with the goal of making the market more appealing to both domestic and foreign investors. Under the new NBR notification,...
Stock market struggles to regain trust
Bangladeshs capital market has been in a downward spiral since the Awami League assumed power in 2009. Despite a brief surge following the historic student-led movement in 2024, the markets recovery has been short-lived. The situation has deteriorated significantly, with the index recently breaking...
Govt aims to restore investor confidence in stock market: Dr. Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that the government is actively working to restore investor confidence in Bangladeshs capital market, with a focus on both short- and long-term stability measures, reports UNB. Following a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange...
Investors protest sharp fall in stock market
The investors of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) formed a human chain in front of DSE building in Motijheel on Monday, protesting the continuous fall in share prices, UNB reported. The protesters under the banner of Bangladesh Pujibazar Biniyugkari Oikya Parishad demanded the authorities to bring...
Climate change posing serious threats to livelihoods: Livestock Adviser
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday said climate change is already impacting the countrys fisheries and aquaculture sectors, posing serious threat to livelihoods, reports BSS. The CRVA report highlights these risks and provides essential data to guide our adaptation efforts....
Farida urges to increase buffalo Production in country
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today called for increasing the production of buffalo as it can play an important role in the rural economy, reports BSS. Once upon a time buffalo was used for conventional agriculture works but now our protein demand is continuously being fulfilled...
DSEX drags down to below 5,100 points after four months
The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped 42 points to close at 5,072 in the first hour of on Sunday session, its lowest level since June, reports The Business Standard. Earlier, the lowest was 5,070 points on 10 June. During the opening session, the blue-chip index...
DSE index hits four-month low
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) benchmark index has reached its lowest level in over four months, with experts attributing the decline to a crisis in investor confidence amidst policy rate hikes and prevailing economic challenges, reports UNB. Last week, the DSE index further extended its...
Government sets new eggs prices hoping the regulation to yield better results
The interim government has reintroduced price controls for eggs and poultry to minimize its prices.The new rates will be effective from Wednesday. The Department of Livestock Services (DLS) announced new prices for allstages of the supply chain today, in a bidto stabilise the market amid ongoing...