Stocks rise despite floor price removal The country’s stock market rose yesterday thanks to a boost in confidence among institutional investors, despite the removal of floor prices of all listed companies. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 16 points, or 0.27 per cent,

BB tightens rules to restore discipline in import financing The central bank yesterday drew up a detailed guideline on post-import financing (PIF) to end the misuse of loans extended to pay for imported goods and bring discipline in the foreign exchange regime in the banking industry. Previously, some delinquent borrowers

More low-cost loans for women borrowers Female borrowers would get at least 25 per cent of the stimulus fund dedicated to the farmers, underprivileged women, professionals, and micro-enterprises, said the central bank yesterday. The Tk 3,000-crore fund was rolled out in April last year as part of the Bangladesh Bank’s

Stocks pass 6,000 points after over 3 years Dhaka stocks yesterday crossed 6,000 points for the first time in more than three years thanks to increased participation of buoyant investors going after banking stocks. The DSEX, the benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose by 22 points, or 0.32

Stock index crosses 5,800 after 4 months The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) went past 5,800 yesterday after around four months thanks to increased participation of investors. The DSEX rose 62 points, or 1.08 per cent, to end the day at 5,813 points.The index has been rising for