Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Business

Market showing positive

DHAKA: Both the bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed positive trends at the middlie of trading session on Wednesday (July 3). Within first two hours, DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went up by 0.66 points or 0.01

DSE, CSE extend losing spell

DHAKA: Stocks witnessed another downtrend session on Tuesday (July 2), extending the losing streak for second consecutive sessions in a row in the week. Shares worth Tk 4827.11 million changed hands at the DSE on the second trading session of this week as trading remained closed on

Both DSE, CSE down at opening

DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed downward trends in early hours of trading on Tuesday (July 2) as watchful investors were on selling spree. After one and half hours trading, the key index of the country’s major bourse shed over 40.93

Trade thru Benapole port suspended over trader assault

BENAPOLE (JASHORE): Export and import through Benapole port remained suspended as part of assaulting a ruling party leader also a C&F trader. Activities at the port came to a halt around 1pm Monday (July 1). Benapole C&F Staff Association Secretary General Nasir Uddin told

DSE, CSE open week in red

DHAKA: Country’s both bourses closed in negative note on Sunday (June 30) as followed cautious stance regarding the approval of finance bill. At the close of day’s trading, the key index of the country’s prime bourse went down by 8.42 points or 0.15 percent to reach 5421.62 . 

Japan loans Tk 11,000cr more for Matarbari project

DHAKA: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) gave Tk 11,000 crores loan for the construction of Matarbari coal-based power plant at Moheshkhali in Cox's Bazar.  The company gave the loan under the 40th loan package. A note of exchange and a loan agreement were signed at

DSE, CSE to remain closed Monday

DHAKA: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) will remain closed on Monday (July 1) due to bank holiday. According to DSE and CSE websites, offices of DSE and CSE will remain closed on Monday (July 1) on account of Half-Yearly Bank Holiday. Therefore, there will

Market showing mixed trend

DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw mixed trend in early hours of trading on Sunday (June 30) as enthusiastic investors are on buying spree. Within first two hours of trading, the key index of the country's major bourse gained 8.60

DSE, CSE extend gaining streak

DHAKA: Stocks witnessed another uptrend session on Thursday (June 27), extending the gaining spell for third consecutive sessions in a row amid growing confidence among the investors. Market analysts said both the bourses of the country witnessed another upbeat session as investors

Banks to remain open Saturday for taxpayers

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank has ordered the concerned branches of all scheduled banks to remain open on Saturday (June 29) in order to facilitate the submission of income tax, VAT and customs duties.  A circular has been sent to the chief executive officers of the scheduled banks from the

DSE, CSE witnessing gain

DHAKA: The prices of most of the shares on bourses saw positive trend at the middle of day’s trading on Thursday (June 27) as some investors showed their buying appetite on sector-wise issues. Following the previous two days’ gain, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong

Trump-Xi trade war showdown to dominate G20 Summit

Leaders from the Group of 20 nations (G20) will meet in Osaka from Friday in what is likely to be its most important summit since the global financial crisis. When the G20 met in Washington one month after the Lehman Brothers crash in 2008, they were focused on a mammoth task: how to

VAT on cable TV, digital services from Jul 1

DHAKA: The Value Added Tax (VAT) Act will be implemented for transmission and digital services of radio and satellite television channels in Bangladesh from next Monday (July 1). National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a directive in this regard on Wednesday (June 26). According to

Old Dhaka chemical factory relocation by 2022

DHAKA: State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md. Enamur Rahman said the chemical factories of Old Dhaka will be shifted to Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj by June 2022.  The state minister said this after the meeting of inter-ministerial Disaster Management

IFIL, Capitec, ICB Capital sign Tk. 300cr agreement

DHAKA:  Islamic Finance and Investment Limited (IFIL) signed agreement for issuance of “IFIL Mudaraba Non-Convertible Fully Redeemable Subordinated Bond of BDT 300.00 Crore” with Capitec Asset Management Limited (Arranger) and ICB Capital Management Limited (Trustee & Issue Manager)

DSE, CSE gain at early trading

DHAKA: Share price indices at the country's both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) --witnessed positive trend as market opened on Tuesday (June 25). The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 6.46 points or 0.12 percent to reach 5,385.61 at about

Robust growth in Walton AC sales during heat wave

The local electronics giant Walton has witnessed a robust growth in the sales of its air conditioner during heavy heatwave all over the country in this year. According to Walton, sales of their air conditioners during the first four-months (January to April) of the current year have

DSE, CSE end mostly lower

DHAKA: Stocks ended lower on the bourses Monday (June 24), the second trading session of the week, with turnover increased from the previous session. Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange, the main bourse of the country, has reached at Tk 3781.53 million today, marking a significant

Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection) Bill okayed

DHAKA: The Cabinet gave its final nod to the draft of the Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection) Bill 2019 with a provision stating that at least 50 percent cargoes relating to Bangladesh’s foreign trade must be carried by BSC flag vessels.  Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam was

DSE, CSE indices see fall

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s both bourses - Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange - is underway with downward trends in early hours on Monday (June 24) as cautious investors were on selling spree. After first one and half an hour of day’s trading, DSEX, the