THE August flood was a major milestone in Bangladesh鈥檚 long-term fight against climate change. A depression and severe monsoon rainfall caused exceptional water levels in the region which is prone to seasonal flooding. Millions of people were devastated in Noakhali, Cumilla, Lakshmipur, Feni, Chattogram and Moulvibazar. The disaster wrecked infrastructure...
Mominul Islam was elected chairman of board of directors of the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday by its board members...
Investors of the Dhaka Stock Exchange have called for the resignation of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood, citing his inability to manage the volatile stock market.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended canceling the approval of a safari park project in the Lathitila reserved forest in Moulvibazar...
The board of directors of the Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC elected AKM Habibur Rahman as chairman of the port city bourse in line with the Exchanges Demutualisation Act, 2013...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday imposed a massive fine of Tk聽428.52 crore on nine individuals and companies for manipulating the shares o...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Tuesday downgraded two more companies to 鈥榋鈥� category due to non-compliance with securities laws...
ADAPTATION finance stands at the heart of one of the gravest challenges confronting the global community 鈥� how to shield vulnerable nations from the worsening impacts of climate change. Yet, the current global financial framework remains inadequate, perpetuating a cycle of debt and dependence for countries already grappling with severe...
Stock market stakeholders on Monday demanded reforming regulatory framework, ensuring regulatory compliance and bringing good performing companies to the market...
The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh on Monday urged the Dhaka Stock Exchange board to resume activities soon...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange and Commission will seek proposals on market reforms and ways to improve the market situation from stakeholders, said BSEC spokesperson Farhana Faruqui...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission will hold views exchange meetings with stakeholders to prepare a roadmap for reformation and development of the capital market...
Dhaka stocks plunged in the past week after witnessing a marginal increase in the previous week, as investors went for selling shares heavily, market operators said...
The Shanghai Stock Exchange apologised on Friday for an 鈥榓bnormal slowdown鈥� in transactions that sent jitters through investors as they rushed in to pick up stocks after...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday downgraded 27 listed companies to 鈥榋鈥� category due to non-compliance with securities laws.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched investigation into allegation of issuing fake shares by Rahima Food Corporation Limited.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday instructed the Dhaka Stock Exchange to investigate the recent surge in Islami Bank鈥檚 share prices...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange commission on Tuesday fined cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, Abul Khayer Hiru and their associates Tk聽1.63 crore for manipulating share price of
Adviser for the environment, forests and climate change ministry and water resources ministry Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday said that immediate measures would be taken to prevent riverbank erosion...
An intense heatwave is predicted in the coming weeks in Bangladesh. The government might be forced to close schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students, as it happened in the past. This is a reminder that combating climate change warrants urgent action. Only collective action can slow down the adverse impact of climate change. While...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday said that it would upgrade its the surveillance system for a better monitoring of the market and the commission sought support from the World Bank to improve the system...
The gross foreign exchange reserve in Bangladesh, according to the guideline of the International Monetary Fund, stood at $19.38 billion on September 18, decreasing from $20.8 billion on September 8...
Dhaka stocks gained slightly in the past week after decreasing in two consecutive weeks, as a section of investors went for low-priced scrips hoping for quick profits after the price corrections, market operators said...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange has been facing snags over the appointment of independent directors, DSE officials said.
Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said the importance of tree plantation should be realised from the core of one鈥檚 heart...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday appointed two independent directors to the board of Dhaka Stock Exchange, and seven independent directors to the board of Chittagong Stock Exchange...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has formed a committee to investigate alleged irregularities in Strategic Equity Management Ltd, owned by controversial businessman Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat and his family members...
A recent report by Climate Central has revealed that Bangladesh is among the hardest-hit nations by climate change-driven extreme heat, with 119 million people-two-thirds of the population-exposed to at least 30 days of dangerous temperatures between June and August 2024...
Environment, forest and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that no more building would be allowed to be constructed without accessibility to sunlight...
ATM Tariquzzaman, a commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, submitted his resignation letter to the secretary of the Financial Institutions Division on Tuesday...