The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Wednesday’s trading with a downtrend, as prices of 252 companies plunged. The DSEX (broad index) dropped by 16.37 points to 5,208.2 points, compared to 5,224.58 points in the previous (Tuesday’s) trading session. The shariah-based DSES index decreased by 3.79 points to 1162.94 points, and the DS30 blue-chip index rose slightly by 0.55 points to settle at 1930.05 points. DSE trading ends on upward trend, index up by 45.71 points The stock market trading saw a slow pace in the day as most of the stocks lost their prices amid huge pressure of selling. A total of 13.49 crore shares and units changed hands through 132579 transactions, seeing an increase from the previous session of 12.45 crore shares through 134851 transactions. A total of Tk 402.4 crore worth of shares and bonds were traded in the DSE on Wednesday, which is Tk 47.7 crore less than the previous session on Tuesday. Out of the 397 issues (companies) traded, 78 advanced, 252 declined and 67 remained unchanged at the DSE. The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a downtrend of trading. The All Share Price Index (CASPI) decreased by 18.66 points and settled at 14489.22 points. Dhaka Stock Exchange sees early gains in trading volume On the CSE, 195 companies participated in trading. Of them, 66 companies recorded price gains, 92 companies saw declines, and 31 companies remained unchanged. At the CSE shares and units of 32.73 lakh were changed hands through 1831 transactions on Wednesday. The value of trading shares and units is Tk 15.02 crore, which was Tk 9.75 crore on the previous day (Tuesday).

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's main capital market, saw an upward trend in the first hour on Tuesday. Shares and units of 4.63 crore were exchanged through 45355 transactions. In this time shares and mutual funds worth Tk 262 crore were traded. DSE trading ends with upward trend on Sunday In this time, a total of 378 companies participated in trading. Among these, prices of 306 companies increased, 34 companies decreased, and 38 companies remained unchanged at the DSE. The main index DSEX decreased by 65.71 points to 5244.58 points, the DSES Shariah index decreased by 22.8 points to 1175.25 points and the DS30 special blue chip fell by 23.52 points to 1931.84 points during the first hour on Tuesday.

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's main capital market, saw an upward trend in the first hour on Thursday. The trading record in the DSE shows shares and units of 3.16 crore were exchanged through 3028 transactions. Stock market: Trading ends on downtrend; index falls by 42.33 points Shares and mutual funds worth Tk 89 crore were traded during the time. A total of 364 companies participated in trading. Among these, prices of 198 companies increased,85 companies decreased and 81 companies remained unchanged at the DSE. DSE benchmark index drops by 10.71 points as 171 companies’ price fell in 1 hours The main index DSEX decreased by 14.48 points to 5138.98 points, the DSES Shariah index decreased by 4.63  points to 1146.74 points and the DS30 special blue chip fell by 5.12  points to 1894.54 points during the first one hour on Thursday.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's main capital market, saw a downtrend in the first hour on Wednesday. On the day, the trading record in the DSE shows, shares and units of 3.31 crore were exchanged through 28884 transactions. In this time shares and mutual funds worth Tk 81 crore were traded. DSE index rises by 25.24 points in early trading; Tk 97.2 crore traded in first hour In this time, a total of 367 companies participated in trading. Among these, prices of 101 companies increased,171 companies decreased and 95 companies remained unchanged at the DSE. DSE ends Tuesday’s trading on downtrend, transactions hit Tk 383 crore The main index DSEX decreased by 10.71 points to 5156.11 points, the DSES Shariah index decreased by 3.99  points to 1150.54  points and the DS30 special blue chip fell by 3.25  points to 1900.36 points during the first one hour on Wednesday.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the principal capital market of Bangladesh, showed positive momentum during the first two hours of trading on Monday. Trading data revealed that shares and units totaling 6.26 crore were exchanged through 50,190 transactions during this period. The cumulative value of the traded shares and mutual funds stood at Tk 131.5 crore. DSE witnesses lowest turnover in 4 months A total of 385 companies participated in trading, with mixed results: 241 companies recorded gains, 76 companies saw their prices decline, and 68 companies remained unchanged. The benchmark DSEX index rose by 11.2 points, settling at 5,193.03 points. Similarly, the DSES Shariah index climbed by 3.81 points to 1,160.57 points, while the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, advanced by 2.94 points to reach 1,911.57 points. DSE benchmark index drops 29.64 points in early trading; Tk 105.6cr traded in 90 mins

Bangladesh's capital market orchestrated an upward movement last week, with the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange gaining 11.78 points to reach 5197. The percentage change for the broad index was 0.23 percent. Market participation was 18.53 percent. The average daily turnover for the week was Tk 444.3 crore. The capital market is making notable strides on various economic fronts, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Fresh designs, new era: Bangladesh Bank to launch new notes This progress is timely, as an IMF mission is visiting to validate compliance and discuss the next steps. A new inflation calculation methodology, focusing on 20 key products, aims to provide a more accurate picture, excluding volatile items like fuel and vegetables. Furthermore, efforts to enhance the business environment through regulatory reforms and incentives are attracting more foreign direct investment, supporting economic growth. DSE benchmark index up 5.36 points; Tk 113.8 crore traded in 1:30 hrs Bangladesh continues to implement structural adjustments and strategic policies, well-positioned to overcome challenges and sustain its growth trajectory in the coming years.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Sunday's trading on a negative note, with the benchmark DSEX index dropping by 7.54 points to close at 5,197.58. The downturn extended to other indices as well, with the Shariah-based DSES index falling by 1.35 points to 1,165.53, and the DS30 blue-chip index declining by 5.19 points to settle at 1,911.03. The trading at the DSE ended with an up and down of the main index around the day. The benchmark DSEX index was down 5173.9 pints at 11.07 am after starting trading in 5194.94 points. The index was upward to 5202.57 at 1.13 pm again down to 5177.74 points. The broad index was settled at 5,197.58 losing 7.54 points compared with the previous working day. This downturn was primarily driven by cautious investor sentiment and a waning market momentum. Market participants were observed actively trading on both sides, but the prevailing cautious approach from sellers ultimately tilted the scales. Despite this, certain recently beaten-down stocks managed to attract opportunistic investors seeking quick gains. The overall market turnover decreased by 16.1 percent to Tk400 crore. The Bank, Pharma, and Engineering sectors dominated the turnover board. While the Ceramic, Services, and IT sectors posted gains, General Insurance, Life Insurance, and Jute sectors experienced the most significant corrections. Dhaka Stock Exchange sees downtrend: DSEX drops by 51.08 points The day's turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 397.3 crore. A total of 16.70 crore shares and units changed hands through 141577 transactions, slightly lower in volume than Thursday's 17.64 crore shares but with higher transactions, which stood at 158999 the previous day. Of the 397companies that traded on the DSE, 141 companies saw price increases, 170 companies registered losses, and 86 companies remained unchanged. The Port City Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed on a mixed note, with the CSCX index edging down and the CASPI index rising.The CASPI index marginally increased by 0.01 points, closing at 14534.79 points. On the CSE, 202 companies were traded. Of them, 95 companies recorded price gains, 84 companies saw declines, and 23 companies remained unchanged. Stock market shows upward trend; Tk 183.4 crore traded in 2 hours The CSE's turnover, however, rose to Tk 5.84 crore from Tk 5.6 crore on Thursday. A total of 23.72 lakh shares and units were traded through 2424 transactions, indicating slightly improved trading activity on the platform.  

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued its positive momentum for the third consecutive day on Thursday, despite mixed market reactions and selling pressures. Thursday’s trading session saw DSE indexes rise initially, followed by a brief downturn after the first two hours. However, by around 1:00 pm, the indexes recovered and sustained an upward trend until the close. Dhaka Stock Exchange closes on a high note today; 373 companies see price increase DSE data shows that 23.19 crore shares and units were exchanged across 176,106 transactions, with the day’s total trade value reaching Tk 556 crore, up from Tk 519 crore on Wednesday. A total of 397 companies participated in Thursday’s trading, with share prices for 212 companies rising, 151 declining, and 34 remaining unchanged. The DSEX, DSE’s primary index, gained 34.56 points to close at 5,199.40 points. The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 8.68 points to 1,144.90, and the DS30, comprising blue-chip stocks, increased by 10.19 points to 1,926.05. Dhaka Stock Exchange: Prices of 312 companies rise after four-day slump Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a modest increase, with the CASPI index gaining 0.65 points to close at 14,442.00 points. On the CSE, 51.61 lakh shares and units changed hands across 1,833 transactions. Of the 208 companies traded, 133 recorded gains, 59 saw losses, and 16 remained unchanged. The CSE’s transaction volume stood at Tk 4.84 crore, slightly down from Tk 6.90 crore on the previous day.  

Members of the Bangladesh Pujibadi Oikya Parishad staged a human chain protest in front of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday, expressing their frustration over the recent continuous decline in the stock market. During the demonstration, protesters called for the resignation of the chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), holding him accountable for the ongoing downturn. DSE sees surge with Tk 358.22cr in trading today Last week, the stock market experienced a significant slump, with four consecutive days of decline, which extended into the start of this week. However, following an announcement from the Ministry of Finance pledging support to those affected by previous stock market crises and scandals, the market rebounded significantly. On Tuesday, the DSE’s main index, DSEX, rose by 68.66 points, closing at 5,241.77. The day’s trading on the DSE recorded transactions totaling Tk 358.22 crore, signaling a recovery.

Stocks in Dhaka saw a sharp decline last week, with the DSEX falling below 5,300 for the first time in three months as anxious investors sold off to prevent further portfolio losses. The market remained dominated by sellers throughout the week, extending its losing streak for the fourth consecutive week. The market started the week in free fall, hitting session lows across all four days as retail investors, in particular, engaged in panic selling. The main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, finally settled at 5,258, down over 164 points or 3.03 percent from the previous week. The DSEX has lost 476 points in the last four weeks. Read more: Small investors’ woes in stock market not over yet Investors concerned continued to shed their holdings after noting that heavy-weight issues, including mutational companies, continued to fall in the past few weeks, putting further pressure on indices. Investors preferred to trim their equity exposures and adopted a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainties surrounding earnings declarations for June-ending companies. Macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainties also acted as negative catalysts that ignited the selling spree, allowing the bears to retain control for a prolonged period. DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, lost 164.1 points, or 3.0 percent, to settle at 5,258 points. Investors' participation in the market continued to fall by 13.3 percent to TK 3,180 million as compared to TK 3,667 million in the previous week.  Read more: BSEC Chairman urges stakeholder cooperation for stock market reforms Investors were primarily active in the banking sector (20.4%), followed by the pharmaceutical sector (16.5%) and the IT sector (11.3%). Sectors closed in the red, with the services sector (-8.8%) experiencing the largest decline. Five large-cap stocks such Islami Bank, Brac Bank, British American Tobacco, Renata and Beacon Pharma together accounted for one-fourth of the index's decline during the week, according to EBL Securities. This week, Tk 52 billion was wiped out from the market capitalization of the DSE, which now stands at Tk 6,691 billion. Over the past four consecutive weeks, the market capitalisation has declined by a total of Tk 242 billion. The market capitalisation is calculated by multiplying a company’s total number of outstanding shares by its current market price. Read more: Share Market Investment Guide: How to Invest in Stocks in Bangladesh The blue-chip DS30 index, a group of 30 prominent companies, also lost 54 points to close at 1,930 while the DSES index, which represents Shariah-based companies, shed 32 points to 1,174.