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Forex reserves stand at $36.38 billion

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.38 billion, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday. Advertisement Reserves calculated u... Read More


Bangladesh Bank allows FC accounts for money changers

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- The central bank has allowed authorised dealer (AD) banks to offer foreign currency (FC) custodial account facilities to licensed money changers to ensure secure cash management ... Read More


Bangladesh, Korea eye cooperation in AI, infrastructure

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea have agreed to further deepen their economic partnership, with greater emphasis on investment, advanced technology, AI, infrastructure, innov... Read More


DBA thanks BSEC for allowing trading in previously suspended BO accounts

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has expressed its gratitude to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for its decision to allow trading to resum... Read More


Sonali Life's premium grows 7pc, claim settlement jumps 29pc

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Sonali Life Insurance PLC's gross premium income increased 7 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, while its claim settlement rose nearly 29 per cent, reflecting a significa... Read More


Stocks rebound after four-day losing streak

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Stocks opened higher on Wednesday after a four-day losing streak, as bargain hunters moved in to pick up selected lucrative shares in anticipation of short-term gains. Advertise... Read More


BB eases preference share issuance to NRBs

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh Bank has relaxed rules allowing companies to issue preference shares to non-resident Bangladeshis without BB's approval if dividends paid by the companies do not excee... Read More


Meghna Petroleum's profit up 3.16pc, buoyed by non-operating income

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Meghna Petroleum posted a record annual profit of Tk 6.85 billion in FY26, the highest since its stock market listing two decades back, supported by substantial interest income f... Read More


BSEC considers unfreezing frozen BO accounts of big investors

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- The securities regulator has decided in principle to withdraw trading restrictions from BO (beneficiary owner's) accounts of big investors. The accounts have remained frozen over... Read More


Banks, NBFIs turn to asset managers to run capital market portfolios

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Leading banks and financial institutions have been increasingly choosing trusted asset management companies (AMCs) to manage their capital market portfolios, so they can tap into... Read More