Japan crypto exchange says lost $300 million bitcoin in 鈥榣eak鈥�
Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin said that it had lost bitcoin worth around $300 million in what it described as 鈥榓n unauthorised leak鈥� from its digital wallet.....
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Vulnerable island states adopt 10-year dev plan
Small island developing states (SIDS), which are among the first victims of climate change, on Thursday adopted a 10-year plan seeking international support in...
Business environment decline warrants corrective efforts
A DECLINE in business environment, as the Bangladesh Business Climate Index 2023鈥�2024 launched on May 30 shows, caused by the required reforms yet to be done, pressure from tax authorities and increasing interest rates is worrying. The index that the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka and...
Stocks end week upbeat
Dhaka stocks advanced in the last trading session of the week on Thursday after falling for two consecutive sessions, as a section of opportunistic investors started seeking low-priced scrips after the recent market fall...
Stocks hit fresh low
Dhaka stocks fell for the second consecutive session on Wednesday to hit fresh lows, as anxious investors continued selling shares to protect their funds amid the ongoing volatile market momentum, market operators said...
Rich nations met $100b climate finance goal two years late: OECD
Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for the first time in 2022 though two years later than promised, the OECD said on Wednesday...
Bangladesh seeks climate support for small Island states at SIDS4 Conference
Bangladesh has made a resounding call for urgent and robust international action on climate change, emphasising the critical need to bolster support for small island nations in their resilience-building efforts...
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year
The world experience an average of 26 more days of extreme heat over the last 12 months that would probably not have occurred without climate change, a report...
Dhaka stocks fall again
Dhaka stocks fell again on Tuesday after witnessing gains for a single day in the previous session after a nine-day losing streak, as investors sought to book some profits in late trading and protect their funds due to their shaky confidence amid economic worries in the country, market operators said...
Cyclone preparedness must be improved, aid expedited
THE impact of climate change included an increased number of cyclones and tropical storms, but the government鈥檚 preparedness falls behind in addressing the situation. An immediate report on losses of lives, public sufferings and the extent of damage that Cyclone Remal caused...
DSE urges NBR not to impose capital gain tax
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Tuesday urged the National Board of Revenue not to impose any tax on capital gains of general investors in the upcoming national budget for the financial year 2024-25...
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year, says report
The world experienced an average of 26 more days of extreme heat over the last 12 months that would probably not have occurred without climate change, a report said on Tuesday....
Dhaka stocks break 9-day losing streak
Dhaka stocks on Monday witnessed gains after falling in nine straight sessions, as opportunistic investors started buying low-priced scrips with hope of making profits after the recent corrections, market operators said...
Govt mustn鈥檛 walk back austerity steps amidst economic decline
THE government鈥檚 plan to walk back austerity measures, even if partly, in the national budget for the 2025 financial year only because the measures that have been in place have failed to produce result appears impractical. Such a proposition of reversal would...
DSE turnover hits lowest in five months
Dhaka stocks witnessed another fall on Sunday to hit its lowest turnover in five months, as well a fresh three-year low in its key index for the fourth consecutive session, as anxious investors continued selling shares to protect their funds amid the ongoing volatile market momentum...
Agricultural sector needs systemic policy attention
INADEQUATE attention to agriculture affects a steady growth of the agricultural sector. This is reflected in the declining share of agriculture in gross domestic product in recent years. Its contribution has reduced over a decade, from 17 per cent in 2010 to 12.6 per cent in 2020...
UAE president honours late Saleemul Huq
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on several global dignitaries in recognition of their contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) hosted by the UAE late last year...
Dhaka stocks hit fresh low
Dhaka stocks dropped on Thursday to hit a fresh three-year low for the third consecutive day, as panic-driven investors continued offloading shares amid the prolonged bearish vibe of the market and the ongoing economic uncertainty...
Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk
Half of the world鈥檚 mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published on Wednesday...
Investors turning away from stocks amid falling trend
The number of investors who emptied their beneficiary owner鈥檚 accounts of shares has increased in recent months amid the ongoing downbeat trend on the market and the economic uncertainty in the country...
Small island states win key climate case in UN court
The UN maritime court on Tuesday ruled in favour of nine small island states who brought a case to seek increased protection of the world鈥檚 oceans from...
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
NGOs filed a criminal complaint against French oil giant TotalEnergies and its top shareholders in Paris on Tuesday, seeking a trial for involuntary manslaughter and other consequences of climate change 鈥榗haos鈥�...
Dhaka stocks keep falling
Dhaka stocks dropped for the seventh consecutive session on Tuesday to hit a fresh three-year low after the previous session despite showing optimism in the early hours of the trading session, as investors continued offloading shares in the later hours amid the downward market trend and the ongoing economic uncertainty...
BSEC revises 鈥榋鈥� category listing policy
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission issued a directive on Monday revising the criteria for companies to be listed in 鈥榋鈥� category, which closely resembles the commission鈥檚 order issued on February 15...
DSEX falls below 5,400 first time in 3yrs
Dhaka stocks dropped for the sixth consecutive session on Monday to hit a fresh three-year low after the previous session, as panic driven investors continued offloading shares to protect their funds and remained cautious to observe the market trend amid a bearish vibe and the ongoing economic uncertainty...
High inflation reduces forex reserves: BBTA study
High inflation reduces foreign exchange reserves, as more reserves are necessary to stabilise the foreign exchange market and cool down inflation, according to a research paper by officials of the Bangladesh Bank...
Dhaka stocks lose more ground
Dhaka stocks dropped for the fifth consecutive session on Sunday to hit a three-year low, with the turnover hitting a one-month low, as investors decreased their activity and remained cautious to observe the market trend amid a bearish vibe and the ongoing economic uncertainty, market operators said...
US launches $34m climate smart livestock project
The US embassy Dhaka鈥檚 United States Department of Agriculture is launching its new Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock project to enhance...
Bangladesh highly vulnerable to climate impacts: seminar
Speakers at a seminar on Thursday highlighted Bangladesh鈥檚 role as an active voice in global climate diplomacy, combating climate change and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals...
Some cos reluctant to provide proper info in financial reports: BSEC commissioner
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Md Abdul Halim on Thursday said that some listed companies were reluctant to provide proper information in their financial reporting and disclosure...
