Bangladesh's foreign-exchange reserves may rise to USD 30 bn in a gross account by June, up from the current stock of around USD 27 bn, in a steady economic rebound, predicts the Bangladesh Bank Governor.

DSEX gains market cap after a 6-week losing spell. The broad market DSEX index went up by 4.1 points to close at 4,785.12 (0.09%) points at the day's end. Market movement this week was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Engineering, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, and Tannery Industries scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Food & Allied, and Telecommunication scrips.

Market slides again with lower turnover. The broad market DSEX index went down by 16.21 points (-0.34%) to close at 4,785.12 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Bank, and Telecommunication scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Paper & Printing, Life Insurance, and Ceramics scrips.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has approved a USD 70 mn project titled CRALEP to support climate-resilient agriculture in Bangladesh’s flood- and drought-prone regions. Meanwhile, remittance inflow remains strong, with expatriates sending USD 1.61 bn in the first 17 days of May, averaging USD 94.70 mn per day. The Bangladesh Taka is nearing its fair value against the US dollar, with the REER index suggesting an equilibrium exchange rate of BDT 122.92. The government is also considering a dearness allowance for civil servants in the upcoming budget. However, a crisis-resolution meeting between the government and striking revenue officials failed, as the administration stood firm on the NBR bifurcation ordinance.

Market closes the day in green with higher turnover. The broad market DSEX index went up by 6.28 points (0.13%) to close at 4,801.32 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Life Insurance scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Telecommunication scrips.

Market turns green on pro-market regulatory action plan announcement. The broad market DSEX index went up by 18.71 points (0.39%) to close at 4,795.05 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Bank, and Paper & Printing scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Food & Allied, Tannery Industries, and Mutual Fund scrips.

Budget-bankrolling funds are flowing in as Japan now agrees to lend Bangladesh around USD 350 mn following the footstep of multilateral lending trios of the IMF, the ADB and the World Bank, officials said Monday.

Market continues to fall for the 2nd consecutive day. The broad market DSEX index went down by 14.75 points (-0.31%) to close at 4,776.33 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Paper & Printing, Bank, and Food & Allied scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Textile, and Fuel & Power scrips.

Tax-free income threshold for all individual taxpayers is going up and corporate rates are being raised in the new budgetary measures ready for the chief adviser's perusal today (Monday).

A meticulously cobbled BDT 2.30-tn annual development programme (ADP), this interim government's maiden make of national development recipe, gets the all-clear today (Sunday) with enhanced allocations to struggling health and education sectors, officials said.

Market falls after one-day gain. The broad market DSEX index went down by 29.38 points (-0.61%) to close at 4,791.09 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Bank, and Paper & Printing scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Tannery Industries, General Insurance, and Telecommunication scrips.

The US dollar rate remained stable yesterday although Bangladesh adopted a market-based exchange rate regime the day before, giving some relief to businesses and importers.

Market rebounds after 3 losing days. The broad market DSEX index went up by 39.45 points (0.83%) to close at 4,820.47 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Tannery Industries scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Food & Allied and Telecommunication scrips.

Bangladesh will receive USD 3.5 bn in external financing in June, including USD 1.3 bn from the International Monetary Fund, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said.

Market hits lowest since August 2020. The broad market DSEX index went down by 54.58 points (-1.13%) to close at 4,781.02 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Bank scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Tannery Industries.