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Linde cuts cash dividends to 100pc after 9pc profit drop

Linde Bangladesh has declared a 100 per cent cash dividend for the year 2025, marking its lowest payout since listing, as profit declined in a challenging business environment, according to a price-sensitive disclosure.The drastic decline in dividends from the 4,500 per cent paid for the previous year followed around a...

Dhaka stocks regain fuel on US-Iran ceasefire

The stock market witnessed a big jump on Wednesday, buoyed by investor optimism following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran.The breakthrough came after last-minute diplomatic efforts on Tuesday helped defuse escalating tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran.Market analysts said...

BRAC Bank promotes over 1,600 employees

BRAC Bank has promoted more than 1,600 employees in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the bank's continued growth.The promotions, granted across all grades, reflect the bank's emphasis on nurturing internal talent and developing future leaders. The bank said its sustained business expansion over the years has been...

GPH Int'l School holds annual sports & cultural programme

GPH International School successfully organised its Annual Sports Competition and Cultural Programme 2026, culminating in a vibrant prize-giving ceremony held at the Munshiganj Shilpakala Academy recently. The daylong event brought together students, parents, and distinguished guests in a lively and festive atmosphere, says a press release.Liton Abdullah, Regional Development Manager...

Global energy shares drop as oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire

US and European energy stocks slid on Wednesday as oil prices tumbled after a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes for a resumption of oil and gas supply through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters.US President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to the ceasefire less than two hours before his...

Pubali Bank Securities holds 16th AGM

Pubali Bank Securities Chairman Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal presides over the 16th AGM of the company at its head office in the capital on Wednesday, attended by directors, shareholders, and senior executives -- both physically and virtually.

Samsung Electronics' shareholder Shinhan Bank launches $2.1b share sale

SINGAPORE/SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters): Samsung Electronics shareholder Shinhan Bank launched a sale of about $2.1 billion worth of shares in the South Korean company, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Wednesday.Shinhan Bank is offering 15 million Samsung Electronics shares at between 204,395 won and 208,605 won each,...

Why the bond market won't bounce back to pre-war levels

SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters): Global bond markets may rebound but are unlikely to fully recover from the war-driven selloff because, even if there is peace, energy prices and inflation will run hotter for longer.The US and Iran appeared to have negotiated a ceasefire late on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump...

US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists

NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters): A prolonged war in the Middle East is starting to ripple into US short-term credit markets, where subtle strains are emerging that could amplify liquidity risks.Short-term credit spreads have widened in the last few weeks, reflecting jitters about the prospect of a protracted conflict that...

Gulf stock markets jump

Gulf stock markets jumped on Wednesday, after the US and Iran agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire, which included the immediate and secure reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters.Markets have remained on edge since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out in late February, with Tehran's effective closure...