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Opportunist groups trying to capitalise on allegations of communal violence: Khosru

Staff Correspondent

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said opportunist groups are trying to capitalize on allegations of ...

Russian drones, missiles attack Ukraine’s east, south and capital

KYIV, Nov 25: Russian missiles damaged residential buildings in Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv and Odesa in the south, and ...

Pakistan locks down capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Observer Online Desk

Pakistan is sealing off its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan, ...

India's capital shuts schools because of smog

Observer Online Desk

India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest ...

BD capital market buoyant due to macroeconomic stability

Bangladesh's macroeconomic recovery to stability helped the capital market mark an upward trend in the last few weeks.The benchmark index ...

2,460kg polytheine seized, 3 factories sealed in capital

A total of 2,460kg of polythene have been seized, three factories sealed during an operation against polythene manufacturers in Dhaka's ...

Stocks rise for 2nd running day on capital gain tax cut

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), witnessed an upward trend on Tuesday like previous day as bargain ...

NBR cuts tax rate to 15pc on capital gains above Tk 50 lakh

Business Correspondent

The interim government has decided to reduce the tax imposed on investors making over Tk 5 million in profits from ...

NBR lowers capital gains tax on share sales

Observer Online Desk

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a reduction in the capital gains tax on profits from the sale ...

Govt forms body to probe past capital market grafts

Business Correspondent

The government has formed a 'search and investigation committee' to probe into the past irregularities, market manipulation and corruption in ...

Sale of 10 agri goods at Tk 650 begins at 20 spots in capital

Observer Online Report

In the wake of exorbitant prices in the market, the government has started selling of 10 agricultural goods at Tk ...

WB, BSEC discuss capital market reforms in Bangladesh

Business Correspondent

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Khandaker Rashed Maqsood met with Abdoulaye Seck, Country Director of the World Bank ...

Durga Puja festivities on in capital

Colorful lights, packed mandaps mark Maha Ashtami

Durga Puja, the most significant festival for the Hindu community in Bangladesh, is in full force across the country. In ...

In The Aftermath of Regime Change

A corruption-free, active, vibrant capital market our expectation: DSE Chair

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Mizanur Rahman

A corruption-free, active, vibrant capital market our expectation: DSE Chair

Mominul Islam was recently elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC (DSE). He ...

BSEC strengthens security to reform capital market

Business Correspondent

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has strengthened security to run its activities in a proper manner for ensuring constructive ...

Pakistan capital at standstill as Khan supporters protest

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6: Pakistan's capital was locked down on Saturday, swarmed by security forces with mobile internet cut as supporters ...

Durga Puja in 257 mandaps in capital

Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the country's Hindu community, will be celebrated in 257 mandaps in the ...

Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran’s party

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4: Authorities in Pakistan sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services on Friday to prevent an ...

9 issues discussed in capital market reform meeting

Executives from six organisations have discussed nine issues during the first meeting called by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, ...

Decentralization of banking capital must for inclusive development

Md Kamruzzaman

Bangladesh's financial sector has recently undergone significant changes. Amid shifting political dynamics, at least 10 banks are currently in the ...

Investors agitate against continuous price fall in capital market

Business Correspondent

Investors have demanded that directors of 27 companies listed in the capital market and downgraded to Z category recently, should ...

2 drug dealers arrested in capital

Police arrested two drug dealers in the capital's New Market area early Wednesday. The arrestees were Mohammad Imran Hossain Raj and ...

Pathao collects $12m more foreign fund to boost capital

Business Correspondent

Pathao has raised $12 million in a pre-series B funding round as part of Bangladesh's largest consumer technology provider's strategic ...

Rain causes traffic chaos in capital

Torrential rain earlier Tuesday morning has triggered water-logging on some streets in Dhaka, causing significant disruptions to daily commute.In some ...

Dhaka Stock Exchange gains Tk 6,749cr in market capital

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) added Tk 6,749 crore to its market capitalization last week, even as the prices of ...

DSE gains Tk 6,749cr in market capital

Observer Online Report

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) added Tk 6,749 crore to its market capitalization last week, even as the prices of ...

India set to capitalize on BD's textile turmoil

Bangladesh's political crisis has severely disrupted its textile sector, presenting challenges that could benefit neighboring India. According to a report ...

New chair of BSEC to make capital market a place of trust

Business Correspondent

Khandkar Rashed Maksud, the new chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), wants to take the capital market to ...

Human chain demands capital punishment for killers of JCD leader

Countryside Desk

Local people including leaders and workers of BNP and its front organizations formed an hour-long human chain in front of ...

Hasina, Rehana, Joy, Putul sued over killing fruit vendor in capital

Observer Online Report

A case has been filed against 21 people, including Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy ...