Global stocks fall sharply
Stock markets dived Friday following weak US jobs data that raised doubts about the world鈥檚 biggest economy as president Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs...
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Reality check crucial in using technology: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter at a programme in Dhaka on Thursday said that reality check was crucial in using technology.
DSE turnover hits Tk聽1,000cr
Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday wrapped up the week on a high note with turnover crossing the Tk聽1,000-crore mark, despite the majority of listed companies witnessing a drop in share prices...
AI gives global stocks a lift, dollar mixed
Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence helped lift Wall Street Thursday as Microsoft surfed a tech wave to pass $4 trillion in market value even as traders weighed Federal Reserve rates caution...
Stocks decline for second day
The country鈥檚 stock markets continued to face a downward trend for the second consecutive day of the week, with most companies witnessing a fall in share prices on both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses...
Global stocks, dollar rise
Stock markets and the dollar advanced Monday after the European Union and United States struck a deal to avert a damaging trade war...
Trust Bank okays 15pc dividends
Trust Bank PLC on Monday approved 7.50 per cent cash dividend and 7.50 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2024, said a press release...
US stocks end at records as markets eye tariff deadline
Wall Street stock indices ended at fresh records Friday as US investors bet on additional trade deals following this week鈥檚 breakthrough with Japan...
11 businesses fined for illegally stocking, selling fake cosmetics, baby food
A mobile court of RAB has fined 11 establishments Tk 5,80,000 for illegally stocking and selling fake cosmetics and baby food in the Riazuddin Bazar area of the city...
Stocks extend rally to 6th day
Country鈥檚 both bourses 鈥� Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange 鈥� on Tuesday continued its upward trajectory, extending its gaining streak for a sixth consecutive session...
Global stocks diverge with eyes on earnings, trade talks
Stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders awaited earnings from Wall Street titans and US trade talks, with just over a week before the deadline to avert steeper tariffs...
100 students injured in secretariat clash
Over 100 protesting students and 16 members of the security forces were injured as the students entered the Bangladesh secretariat bypassing security barricades and locked into clashes with the Bangladesh Army and police in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding mainly the resignation of the education adviser and the secretary for their alleged failure...
Stocks extend rally for fifth day
Country鈥檚 both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange聽 -- on Monday聽 continued its upward trajectory, extending its gaining streak for a fifth consecutive session...
Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay
Stock markets diverged on Monday as investors eyed a busy earnings week and awaited fresh developments in US trade deals before an August 1 tariffs deadline...
Stocks open week on high note
Both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges closed higher on Sunday, the first trading session of the week, with most listed companies ending the day in the green...
DSE hits record average turnover of Tk 681cr
Dhaka Stock Exchange witnessed record-breaking trading activity throughout the past week, pushing average daily turnover to Tk 681 crore, the highest so far this year...
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by US economy
US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings...
Global stocks, dollar gain
Leading European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, tracking more record highs on Wall Street.
DSE turnover reaches Tk 7.9b
Dhaka Stock Exchange turnover on Thursday reached Tk 7.90 billion, marking a 7.53 per cent increase from the previous session and the highest single-day figure in more than eight months.
Global stocks gain, dollar dips
Stock markets mostly gained and the dollar eased Tuesday ahead of key US inflation data, and after Chinese economic growth data met expectations...
Projects should be funded via stock market to build trust: Khosru
Former commerce minister and standing committee member of BNP Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said that the capital market would only truly gain the trust of stakeholders when government projects begin sourcing funds directly from the stock market...
Dhaka, Ctg stocks flat
Stock markets on Sunday finished the session of the week flat amid heightened intraday volatility as investors opted to lock in short-term gains from recently appreciated stocks while taking renewed positions on selected small-cap and blue-chip scrips...
Stocks fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats
European and US stock markets retreated Friday as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade offensive, threatening a 35-per cent levy on Canada...
US stocks dip
Wall Street stocks fell early Friday as markets digested president Donald Trump鈥檚 latest tariff threats amid concerns about lofty equity valuations.
MTB approves 10pc stock dividend
Mutual Trust Bank PLC on Wednesday approved 10 per cent stock dividend during its 26th annual general meeting, said a press release...
European stocks brush off Trump鈥檚 tariff threats
European stock markets rose Wednesday, brushing off US president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff threats on copper and pharmaceuticals...
Stocks extend rally for fourth day
Country鈥檚 both bourses鈥擠haka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange 鈥� on Tuesday also continued its upward trajectory, extending its gaining streak for a fourth consecutive session...
Stocks rise as Trump delays tariffs deadline
Major stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after President Donald Trump extended his tariffs deadline and hinted at a further pushback, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains...
Stocks extend gaining streak
Country鈥檚 both the bourses鈥擠haka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange 鈥� on Monday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investor sentiment remained upbeat, particularly toward banking sector scrips amid renewed sector specific optimism following recent reform initiatives undertaken by the central bank...
Global stocks diverge as US tariff deadline looms
Stock markets diverged while the dollar strengthened Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before US president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff deadline...