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DHAKA: The investors incurred loss as country’s two share markets -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed loss in share price indices on Sunday (July 31), the first trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange
DHAKA: Supreme Court (SC) Appellate Division has stayed till August 11 a High Court (HC) order that granted bail to Destiny Group managing director Rafiqul Amin and chairman Mohammad Hossain in two money-laundering cases. An SC bench led by Chief Justice SK Sinha passed the order after
DHAKA: Eurozone economic growth halved in the second quarter, but the 19-nation single currency area moved away from deflation. GDP rose by 0.3% between April and June, in line with expectations but below 0.6% growth in the first quarter, reports the BBC. France, the eurozone’s
DHAKA: The US economy grew at a much slower pace than expected in the second quarter and GDP was revised down in the first three months of the year. The world’s largest economy grew at an annual rate of 1.2% in the three months to June, far below forecasts of 2.6%, Growth for the
DHAKA: Alphabet – Google’s parent company - has continued to see its quarterly profits boosted by strong advertising sales on mobile devices. Revenue in the April-to-June period rose 21.3 percent to $21.5bn (£16.3bn), from $17.7bn a year earlier, reports the BBC. Net income for
DHAKA: Strong earnings from Amazon and a boost to the company’s stock have made its founder, Jeff Bezos, the world’s third richest man. According to Forbes, Bezos's owns 18 percent of Amazon’s shares, which rose 2 percent in trading on Thursday. Forbes estimated his fortune
DHAKA: In the last trading session of the week on Thursday (July 28), the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed gain of share price indices while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw loss. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gain over 0.05 points or 0.001 percent to
DHAKA: Country’s largest business conglomerate Bashundhara Group (BG) has received two prequalification licenses Thursday to set up two separate economic zones at Keraniganj in Dhaka. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) executive chairman (secretary) Paban Chowdhury handed
DHAKA: Shares in Japan have fallen with investors remaining cautious as the country's central bank meets to discuss monetary policy. The Bank of Japan’s news conference on Friday will be watched closely any news of further stimulus measures. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index
DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing loss in share price indices at the opening hours on Thursday (July 28). The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, shed over 2.17 points and 0.04 percent to
DHAKA: Country’s largest business conglomerate Bashundhara Group (BG) is expected to get pre-qualification licenses for two special economic zones in the country. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) will provide the licenses for ‘Bashundhara Special Economic Zone Limited’
DHAKA: Investors witnessed fall in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange - on Wednesday (July 27). The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, shed over 11.95 points and 0.26 percent to stand at 4538.20 at the end of
DHAKA: Asian shares have opened largely unchanged on Wednesday with investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision due later. While the US central bank is expected to keep rates on hold, its statement is expected to give some direction as to when they will rise again.
DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Tuesday (July 26). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gain over 0.97 points or 0.02 percent to stand at 4571.81 points
DHAKA: Abdul Monem Bran Oil Company Limited (AMBOCL) signed an agreement with Expressions Ltd to appoint them as the advertising agency for branding and promotion of AMBOCL products. The signing ceremony was recently held at a restaurant in city. Engr. Md. Golam Faruque, Head of
DHAKA: Oil prices have fallen to a three-month low, hit by rising concerns that a global oversupply of both crude and natural gas will dampen prices. US oil fell 2.4% to $43.11 a barrel, its lowest level since April, meaning it has now fallen by 12% so far this month, reports the BBC.
DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank has announced new monetary policy setting private sector credit growth target 16.5 percent and 15.9 percent for public sector in H1 of 2016-17 Fiscal Year. Central bank governor Fazle Kabir made the disclosure at a briefing at bank;s conference hall on Tuesday
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Monday (July 25) signed a $10-million additional financing agreement with the World Bank (WB) to expand and improve the government’s procurement system to ensure the effective use of public money and increase transparency. The additional financing to the Public
DHAKA: General Motors has put on hold a planned $1bn investment in India as it reassesses its strategy in the country. Its sales in India have fallen nearly 40%, and its share of the passenger vehicle market has also dropped, reports the BBC. A regulatory crackdown on diesel
DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed loss of share price indices while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw gain on Monday (July 25), the second trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), lost over 1.89 points or 0.04 percent to stand at