Market extends the losing streak for the 3rd consecutive day The broad market DSEX index went down by 17.7 points (-0.36%) to close at 4,917.92 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Life Insurance, and Food & Allied scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Paper & Printing, Tannery Industries, and Jute scrips.

Market loses for the 4th consecutive week. The broad market DSEX index went down by 54.68 points to close at 4,917.92 (-1.10%) points at the day's end. Market movement this week was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Fuel & Power, and Telecommunication scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Paper & Printing, Mutual Fund, and Ceramics scrips.

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) can connect Bangladeshi private enterprises with multinational companies that are seeking investment opportunities from trillion-dollar global funds, its officials said in Dhaka on 28 April.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) can connect Bangladeshi private enterprises with multinational companies that are seeking investment opportunities from trillion-dollar global funds, its officials said in Dhaka on 28 April.

Market extends the losing streak; turnover hits 4-month low. The broad market DSEX index went down by 17.18 points (-0.35%) to close at 4,935.62 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Bank, and Financial Institutions scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Services & Real Estate, Cement, and Engineering scrips.

Bangladesh's currency, the Taka, has strengthened against the US dollar, bolstered by recent growth in remittances and exports, reports UNB.

The value of the dollar against the taka has dropped as there has been notable growth in remittance and exports over the past few months, which has led to a significant decline in the pressure of overdue import payments on banks, as well as a drop in the demand for the greenback.

Market dips despite higher turnover. The broad market DSEX index went down by 42.67 points (-0.85%) to close at 4,952.79 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Life Insurance scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Jute.

Bangladesh's interim government has moved to restructure the country's tax system by creating two new divisions under the Ministry of Finance, a move aligned with recommendations from the International Monetary Fund.

Market snaps the 9-day losing streak. The broad market DSEX index went up by 22.87 points (0.46%) to close at 4,995.47 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Paper & Printing, Travel & Leisure, and Bank scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Telecommunication, Food & Allied, and Jute scrips.

Bangladesh has secured USD 850 mn in financing from the World Bank to support the development of a major marine terminal in Chattogram and to expand the country's social protection programmes, the Economic Relations Division (ERD) said in a statement.

Market dips for the 9th consecutive day. The broad market DSEX index went down by 49.88 points (-0.99%) to close at 4,972.60 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 Fuel & Power.

Market loses for the 3rd consecutive week, shredding 125 points. The broad market DSEX index went down by 124.73 points to close at 4,972.60 (-2.45%) points at the day's end. Market movement this week was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, and Engineering scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Fuel & Power and Telecommunication scrips.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh at 3.8% for the current fiscal 2024-25, consistent with its December projection, but anticipates a stronger recovery, forecasting growth of 6.5% in FY26.

Bangladesh is increasingly attracting foreign investors, especially in the fields of technology and digital services, according to Mike Orgill, head of public policy and government relations for Asia-Pacific at Uber.