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Stocks open lower amid profit-taking, margin rule concerns

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Stocks opened lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as investors opted for profit-taking following a strong five-session rally while assessing the pote... Read More


BSEC proposes sweeping margin loan reforms to tighten market discipline

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The securities regulator has proposed a sweeping overhaul of margin financing framework, introducing stricter leverage limits, stronger risk management requirements and enhanced... Read More


DSEX slips below 5,900 as investors book profits

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) slipped below the 5,900-point mark on Sunday, as investors booked profits in recently rallied stocks while assessing the po... Read More


Minister rules out overseas roadshows for offshore bids

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The government has ruled out organising overseas roadshows to promote Bangladesh's offshore licensing round, saying it will instead engage directly with international energy com... Read More


Dollar hits Tk 123.60 amid higher imports, low remittances

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The local currency, BDT, continued to weaken against the US dollar over the past month amid stronger import payment pressure and softer remittance inflows. According to the Ban... Read More


Overall annual imports almost static

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Bangladesh's overall imports remained almost unchanged at US$70.41 billion in the just-concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, as businesses adopted a cautious stance amid ongoing g... Read More


Long-awaited $335m Chinese loan deal likely soon

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Deal on a long-awaited $335-million Chinese loan for construction of two jetties to upgrade Mongla seaport is likely to be signed within this month, officials say. A framework ... Read More


Dhaka prepares 5yr trade capacity plan

Bangladesh, July 20 -- A new five-year action plan is being framed to strengthen Bangladesh's trade capacity, improve the investment climate and enhance global competitiveness as the country prepares ... Read More


Capital inadequacy earns restrictions on operations

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Capital inadequacy has earned Janata Bank's UAE outfit regulatory restrictions on its operations in the gulf state, setting off its headquarters' urge for government bailout, so... Read More


Facebook restores service after two-hour disruption hits users worldwide

Bangladesh, July 19 -- Facebook has restored its service after a disruption lasting about two hours affected users in Bangladesh and several other countries. Advertisement Users in Bangladesh began r... Read More