Trade and Economy
Islami Bank receives Tk 2,500cr sepecial support from Bangladesh Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has received a special liquidity support of Tk 2,500 crore from Bangladesh Bank to address its ongoing cash-flow pressures amid increased withdrawal of deposits, according to sources familiar with the matter.
DCCI calls budget positive, investment-friendly
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has termed the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as business and investment-friendly overall. However, the chamber noted that the budget's real success will depend on achieving high revenue targets and ensuring effective implementation of announced reforms.
Bangladesh Bank appoints observer to Islami Bank
Bangladesh Bank has appointed an observer to Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. According to a central bank notification on Wednesday, June 10, Md Ashraful Alam, an executive director of Bangladesh Bank, has been appointed as observer to Islami Bank under Section 49(1)(d)(a) of the Bank Company Act, 1991.
Gold price cut by Tk 6,591 per bhori
Gold price has been reduced by up to Tk 6,591 per bhori in domestic market, with the new rates taking effect from 10:00am today (June 10).
DSE sees Tk 332cr turnover in early trade in one hour
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded a turnover of Tk 332.03 crore in the first 62 minutes of trading on Monday (June 8), even as the benchmark index reversed an early gain to trade in the red.
Jet fuel price reduced
The price of jet fuel used in aircraft has been reduced. For domestic flights, the price per litre has been cut from Tk 165.88 to Tk 150.21 for the month of June, a reduction of Tk 15.67 per litre.
No scope for advancing old loan deal with Bangladesh: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has categorically ruled out advancing the previous loan arrangement with Bangladesh under its existing structure, citing the country's profound political transition as making the old framework both legally and strategically irreversible.
BSEC Chairman pledges real-time action against capital market manipulation
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has announced plans to introduce real-time surveillance measures to curb market manipulation, alongside broader reforms aimed at modernising the country’s capital market.
BSEC names Masud Khan as new Chairman
Masud Khan, chairman of Unilever Consumer Care Limited, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), marking a major leadership change at the country's capital market regulator.
Gold price rises again a day before Eid
The price of gold has increased once again in the country's market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The price of 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been raised by Tk 2,158 to Tk 2,38,121. The price of traditional method gold has been set at Tk 1,58,689 per bhori.