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Stocks edge up as tension over next polls eases

Stocks edge up as tension over next polls eases

Stocks extended the winning streak for the second straight session on Sunday, the first trading day after Eid holidays, driven by investors' buying interest in selective blue chip shares. Market analysts said the market reacted positively to the recent developments on the political front over next

Drug makers' growth hinges on whether they can raise money

Drug makers' growth hinges on whether they can raise money

The country's pharmaceutical industry has great potential to grow further, with the rising income and aged population and expansion of export markets, but it has not yet built capacity to explore fund-raising options, including IPO. Of as many as 200 local companies, only 19 firms of the industr

DSE climbs after Eid-ul-Azha holidays

DSE climbs after Eid-ul-Azha holidays

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has closed higher on the first trading day after a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha break, recovering from the pre-holiday volatility. The benchmark DSEX index gained 14.91 points to close at 4,724, compared with 4,709 points at the last trading session on Jun 4. On Sunday, trading b

Stocks open mixed after long Eid vacation

Stocks open mixed after long Eid vacation

Stocks opened with a mixed trend on Sunday, the opening session after a 10-day Eid vacation. The market remained closed from June 5 to June 14, including weekly holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Following the previous session's upward trend, Dhaka bourse opened on a positive note while the

Bourses open today after Eid holidays

Bourses open today after Eid holidays

Trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) resumes today (Sunday) after a 10-day Eid vacation. The market remained closed from June 5 to June 14 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims. Trading on the bourses will

Marico earns record annual profit on hair oil sales growth

Marico earns record annual profit on hair oil sales growth

Despite the turmoil and uncertainties in the political landscape, Marico Bangladesh has reported a record profit and revenue for the year ended in March this year. The revenue of the India-based multinational company grew 12.3 per cent year-on-year to Tk 16.31 billion while profit jumped 28.2 per

Stock market resumes Sunday after 10-day Eid break

Stock market resumes Sunday after 10-day Eid break

Trading and official activities on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) will resume tomorrow (Sunday) after a 10-day Eid holiday. The market remained closed from June 5 to June 14, including weekly holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious

Undeclared money will revive market if allowed in stocks

Undeclared money will revive market if allowed in stocks

An association of retail investors has demanded that undeclared income be allowed for investment in stocks to save the moribund equity market. The market index tumbled to a five-year low while market capitalisation has been reduced by around Tk 1.2 trillion since the formation of the interim gover

5 cos, including BEXIMCO, Beximco Pharma under fresh probe

5 cos, including BEXIMCO, Beximco Pharma under fresh probe

The securities regulator has formed a four-member body to probe whether five companies, including three from Beximco Group, are compliant to protect the interest of investors and the capital market. The companies are BEXIMCO, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, Shinepukur Ceramics, Ratanpur Steel Re-Ro

Stocks end on high note ahead of Eid holidays

Stocks end on high note ahead of Eid holidays

The country’s stock markets closed on a positive note on the last trading day on Wednesday before the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with key indices rising in Dhaka and Chattogram and most company shares posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX increased by 44 point

Trading underway with index making gains

Trading underway with index making gains

Trading at the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began on a positive note on Wednesday, the fourth working day of the week, with most listed companies witnessing price increases. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 25 points. The other two indices also edged up -