Rather than strengthening the capital market, the government is playing its habitual game of relying on banks for business financing. This is evident in the central bank's latest decision to expand the single borrower exposure limit from 15 per cent to 25 per cent of a bank's capital. The suspens
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has officially released the draft "Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Corporate Restructuring) Rules, 2026" for public review, inviting stakeholders and interested parties to provide their feedback on the proposed regulatory frame
Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for building a strong network and database of qualified female professionals to help listed companies appoint competent women to board positions and strengthen corporate governance. “The companies with diverse leadership structures are generally better
Trading on the country’s stock exchanges will continue on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and May 24, in line with a government directive on revised office schedules ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays. The Dhaka Stock Exchange and the Chittagong Stock Exchange announced the decision on M
The profit of British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) plunged 34 per cent year-on-year to Tk 2.10 billion in the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to lower sales and higher operating costs. The multinational tobacco company’s earnings per share (EPS) fell sharply to Tk 3.88 in
