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BSEC to curb insider trading

The securities regulator has started developing a database of top officials, sponsor-directors and auditors of the listed companies, who are in the know about the price sensitive information (PSI), to fight against 'insider trading'.The information of the officials of the securities regulator and stock exchanges will also be included in...

Covid claims 14 more lives, 1,531 test positive

Covid-19 claimed 14 more lives while 1,531 people tested positive for the deadly pathogen in the country in the last 24 hours ending Saturday morning.So far, a total of 6,173 people died of the viral disease and the total caseloads stood at 4,30,496, according to a statement of theDirector General...

A bike rider goes the wrong way while several pedestrians climb the fence on the median to cross over to the other side

A bike rider goes the wrong way while several pedestrians climb the fence on the median to cross over to the other side of the road, avoiding using the footbridge nearby, in Dhaka’s Savar bus stand area on Saturday — FE photo by KAZ Sumon

Renewed push for allowing Indian cos in int'l bidding

India has again pressed Bangladesh for allowing its companies to participate in international tenders floated by the government of Bangladesh, officials said."The High Commission of India, Dhaka has further requested the government ministry to look into the matter so that Indian companies are not excluded from participating in international tenders...

Govt targets Jan 1 trial launch

The government is planning to launch a company-managed city bus service system in a small corridor of the city on a pilot basis.Initially, five companies of 50 owners of buses and minibuses will be merged to operate the service. Sources said Dhaka Transport Cooperation Authority (DTCA) has finalised a 12.5-kilometre...

Briefing 15-11-2020

CSE asked to resume Rahima Food tradingThe securities regulator has asked the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) to resume share trading of Rahima Food Corporation. At the same time, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has asked the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to explain its position on the decision executed...