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PBIL and IUB partner to bridge academia and the investment industry

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL) and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, enhan... Read More


Standard Chartered Bangladesh launches 'Gift of Sight' for tea-growing communities in Moulvibazar

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- Standard Chartered Bangladesh has launched 'Gift of Sight', an eye-care initiative in partnership with Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H) to support underserved... Read More


DSEX drops below 5300-mark for first time in six months

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell below the 5,300-point mark for the first time in six months on Tuesday, as jittery investors continued their sell-off a... Read More


Drug makers post double-digit profit growth in FY26 on strong demand

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- Private-sector credit growth fell to a historic low of 4.17 per cent in September 2026 amid a prolonged slowdown in economic activity.Check Loan Rates Advertisement Private-sect... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia begin FTA talks, target deal by 2027

Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have formally begun negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to conclude a deal by 2027 to boost bilateral trade and investment. Commerce Se... Read More


Stocks open lower amid cautious trading

Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- Stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing corporate earnings and dividend declarations, while rising global energy prices following renewed tens... Read More


Garment industry stakeholders call for adoption of heat stress framework

Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- Garment industry stakeholders, including workers, owners and global brand representatives, have called for the immediate adoption of a national heat stress framework to protect ... Read More


GPH Ispat defers Tk 9.68b rights share issue amid market uncertainty

Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- GPH Ispat has deferred its proposed Tk 9.68 billion rights share issue, citing prevailing capital market conditions and the interests of the company and its general shareholders... Read More


Stocks fall at opening as turnover remains sluggish

Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- Stocks fell sharply in early trading on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid concerns over corporate earnings and dividend declarations and rising global energy prices fo... Read More


Square Pharma recommends record 130pc cash dividend

Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- Square Pharmaceuticals, the country's leading drug maker, has recommended a record 130 per cent cash dividend for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The company's board of dire... Read More