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BSEC greenlights intra-day trading, cautions bourses on risks

The securities regulator on Tuesday approved the introduction of intra-day trading on the country's stock exchanges in a landmark reform aimed at revitalising the country's capital market by boosting liquidity and bringing the trading framework closer to international standards.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Tuesday at a commission...

Grameenphone's Q2 profit falls 14pc on revenue decline

Grameenphone has reported a nearly 14 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 7.6 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, due to lower revenue earnings amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.The country's largest mobile operator recorded revenue of Tk 39.8 billion in the June quarter, marking a 3...

BSEC reforms fuel DSEX rally past 5,900-point mark despite Middle East tensions

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,900-point threshold for the first time in nearly two years on Tuesday as investors continued to cheer a series of regulatory reforms and government policy support.The DSEX advanced 44.36 points, or 0.76 per cent, to close at 5,911 --...

PRIME BANK, SEL INK DEAL TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON APARTMENTS

Prime Bank has signed a strategic agreement with The Structural Engineers Limited (SEL) to offer exclusive benefits to its customers and employees. The signing ceremony was held recently at SEL Center in Dhaka. Under the agreement, customers and employees of Prime Bank will enjoy special discounts on apartment purchases from...

16TH AGM OF BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK HELD

The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Development Bank PLC was held at the bank's board room on Tuesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmed Ismet presided over the meeting, while Managing Director of the bank Md. Jashim Uddin presented the Annual Report 2025. Md. Azimuddin Biswas, Additional...

BANK ASIA HANDS OVER SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PROJECT TO FARMERS

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Bank Asia has established another modern two-tier solar-powered irrigation project in Bogura, aimed at supporting marginal farmers by ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for agriculture. The project has been implemented with the technical support of the Rural Development Academy (RDA),...

TRAINING COURSE ON 'ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT' UNDER SICIP

Under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), a one-month special training course on 'Entrepreneur Development' (Batch 60/2026) was inaugurated at the Janata Bank Staff College, Dhaka recently. The training programme is being conducted under the overall supervision of the SME and Special Programmes Department of Bangladesh Bank....

RUPALI BANK SECURITIES HOLDS 13TH AGM

The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rupali Bank Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Rupali Bank PLC, was held on Monday at the company's boardroom at its head office in Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by Kazi Md Wahidul Islam, Managing Director of Rupali Bank and Chairman of Rupali Bank...

JPMorgan posts record profit

JPMorgan Chase reported a record second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as a wave of big-ticket IPOs and dealmaking helped drive investment banking fees to their highest levels since 2021, while stock traders capitalized on volatile markets, reports Reuters.Revenue rose across all business units at the bank. Investment banking rode a sharp...

Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show

President Donald Trump's financial disclosures show that even as he and his two eldest sons were encouraging investors to plow their money into crypto projects - which resulted in steep losses for retail buyers - his money managers were investing a significant portion of the proceeds into safer harbors, reports...

Global pension funds pull back on FX hedges

NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters): A solid US dollar rally in 2026, driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve, has found support as global pension funds reverse hedges put on following last year's "Liberation Day" market unrest.Rising inflation readings and the appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair have driven up...