Bangladesh鈥檚 forex reserves drop to $18.46b after ACU payment: BB
Bangladesh鈥檚 gross foreign exchange reserve, calculated as per the International Monetary Fund鈥檚 guidelines, has dropped to $18.46 billion, following a $1.5-billion payment to the...
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Bangladeshi youth leaders at forefront of COP29 climate dialogue
As global leaders gather for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP29 in Baku, a powerful dialogue on climate change is emerging among young leaders, policymakers and climate advocates...
Climate vulnerabilities of agriculture
BANGLADESH, situated between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, is highly susceptible to natural disasters and climate change. The country faces severe heatwaves, tropical cyclones and...
Carbon-conscious approach in order
AS SOMEONE who attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh...
BSEC fines 2 brokerage firms for shortage in CCAs
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday decided that it would fine directors of 10 listed companies, if they fail to distribute undisbursed dividends by December 15.
Climate change poses multiple risks for banks
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the courtroom.聽
Reforms needed to stabilise stock market: DSE chair
Dhaka Stock Exchange chairman Mominul Islam on Saturday emphasised the need for reforms to stabilise capital market...
Stocks gain slightly in past week
Dhaka stocks witnessed increase in share prices in the past week, ending bearish vibe of the previous five consecutive weeks, as bargain hunters went for low priced scrips hoping for quick gains, market operators said...
COP29: no more promises
AS THE world hurtles towards unprecedented climate extremes, from raging wildfires to rising sea levels, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this November may well be our last, best chance to reverse course. Every year, world leaders gather under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, to...
Stocks bounce back amid regulatory efforts
Dhaka stocks rebounded on Tuesday after plunging for four consecutive sessions, as a section of investors went for buying shares amid regulatory efforts to improve the market condition, market operators said...
DSE urges NBR for capital market supporting measures
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Sunday urged the National Board of Revenue to take supportive measures for fostering market stability and growth...
Stocks fall for 5th week
Dhaka stocks decreased for the fifth consecutive week in the past week, as a section of investors continued selling shares amid worries, market operators said...
Path forward in global climate economy
AS BANGLADESH grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the need for innovative financial mechanisms to bolster its resilience is more pressing than ever. Despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions 鈥� accounting for less than 0.5 per cent of the world total 鈥� the country bears a disproportionate burden of...
Six more brokerage firms get fix certification
The Dhaka Stock Exchange has awarded fix certification to six brokerage houses to help them offer value-added services to their investors.
BSEC, CSE discuss market reforms
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has discussed a number of things, including commodity exchange, commodity directives and market reforms in a meeting with the...
DSE seeks coop from stockbrokers for market dev
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Monday sought cooperation and suggestions from stockbrokers for the market development.
DSE drops Purabi General Insurance to 鈥榋鈥� category
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Wednesday demoted Purabi General Insurance to 鈥榋鈥� category due to its non-compliance with securities laws.
DSE, BSEC hold meeting on capital market reforms
The newly appointed board of the Dhaka Stock Exchange held a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, with focus on capital market...
Manufacture sustainable electronic goods: Rizwana聽
Environment, forest, and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday urged manufacturers to adopt responsible practices to produce sustainable electronic goods...
DBA suggests review of聽demutualisation laws, reforms
The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh at a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday placed a number of suggestions, including a review of the exchange demutualisation laws and schemes and withdrawal of 12 per cent interest rate on margin loans, to develop the stock market...
Bangladesh's forex reserve rises by $384m in a month
Bangladesh鈥檚 gross foreign exchange reserve, as per the International Monetary Fund鈥檚 guidelines, increased by $384 million in a month, due largely to higher remittance inflows and a halt in the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 dollar sales...
BSEC to hold meeting with DBA today
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a meeting today with the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh to discuss the current stock market situation and how to improve the market...
Can seagrass safeguard coastlines?
IN THE age of escalating global warming, our coastal communities and ecosystems are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Located along the fastest rising sea in the world, the Bay of Bengal, our coastlines are facing unprecedented challenges. Each year, we witness more frequent and intense tropical cyclones, accompanied by strong storm surges causing...
Thunberg leads pro-Palestinian, climate protest in Milan
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg attended a climate change and pro-Palestinian rally in Milan on Friday, days after her criticism of Israel sparked a row over protests in Germany.
BRTA requested to remove old vehicles from roads
The environment, forest and climate change ministry on Sunday sent a letter to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority requesting removal of buses, minibuses, trucks and covered vans exceeded their economic life from roads in an effort to reduce air pollution...
BSEC holds meeting with protesting investors
Senior officials of the Bangladesh Securities Exchange and Commission on Sunday held a meeting with a section of investors who have been protesting at continued plunges in share prices...
Italy targets climate activists in 鈥榓nti-Gandhi鈥� clampdown
Blocking a road to protest inaction against climate change could soon be punishable with prison in Italy as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni鈥檚 hard-right government cracks down on...
BSEC calls 14 cos for explanation
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission called senior officials of 14 listed companies to explain why the companies made a delay in disbursing dividends or did not disburse those to shareholders after declaring the dividends for the past accounting year...
DSE market cap drops by Tk 29,558cr in one month
The Dhaka Stock Exchange has experienced a significant decrease in its market capitalisation, by Tk 29,558.05 crore, in the past one month.
WHO launches plan to rein in dengue spread
The World Health Organisation announced Thursday a global plan to battle dengue and other diseases carried by mosquitos as they spread faster and further amid climate change...