Services

Bangladesh's economy is expected to clock a 7.1% growth in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by exports and remittances, according to an HSBC Global Research report.

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent around USD 425 mn remittances during the first five days of October in the fiscal 2024-25.

The advisory council of the interim government has approved the draft of the 2024-27 export policy, setting a shipment target of USD 110 bn for the final year, aligning with its economic development goals and the global trade context.

DSEX dips to 2-month low. The broad market DSEX index went down by 83.81 points (-1.53%) to close at 5,378.78 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Food & Allied, and Cement scrips amid positive changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Financial Institutions scrips.

Market observes free fall following regulatory measures. The broad market DSEX index went down by 176.55 points to close at 5,462.58 (-3.13%) points at the day's end. Market movement this week was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Bank, Food & Allied, and Fuel & Power scrips.

DSEX gains support in last hour. The broad market DSEX index went up by 8.59 points (0.16%) to close at 5,462.58 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Financial Institutions, Paper & Printing, and Jute scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Food & Allied, Telecommunication, and Mutual Fund scrips.

A significant fall in food inflation has facilitated a drop in the overall consumer price index (CPI) in September last, official data showed on Wednesday.

A rebound in remittance brought Bangladesh USD 2.40 bn in September, accounting for a hope-raising second-highest monthly inflow in 39 months.

DSEX observes sharpest fall in 28 months. The broad market DSEX index went down by 132.29 points (-2.37%) to close at 5,453.99 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Food & Allied scrips.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh's interim government in overcoming the various economic challenges the country has been facing in recent times.

DSEX dips to nearly 2-month low. The broad market DSEX index went down by 38.22 points (-0.68%) to close at 5,586.29 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 Life Insurance, IT, and Jute scrips.

DSEX dips after one winning session. The broad market DSEX index went down by 33.61 points (-0.59%) to close at 5,624.50 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 Paper & Printing, Tannery Industries, and Jute scrips.

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent around USD 2.11 bn remittances in the first 28 days of September in the fiscal year 2024-25.

DSEX recovers riding on Bank Sector. The broad market DSEX index went up by 18.98 points (0.34%) to close at 5,658.12 points at the day's end. Market movement today was driven by positive changes in the market cap of Bank, Food & Allied, and Cement scrips amid negative changes in the market cap of Travel & Leisure, Paper & Printing, and Financial Institutions scrips.

The budget execution rate for the last fiscal year (FY) ending in June 2024 was only 79 per cent largely due to a decline in development expenditure, according to the Finance Division.