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Maintaining the ongoing downward trend, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began trading on Tuesday) with losses, as indices in both markets declined. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index fell by 20 points within the first two hours of trading. The other two indices — the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 — also dropped by 4 points each. During the first half of the trading session, the DSE recorded a turnover of Tk 180 crore, with the majority of listed companies experiencing a fall in share prices. Out of the traded securities, prices rose for 203 companies, declined for 133, while 58 remained unchanged. Downward spiral continues in stock market A similar scenario was observed at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), where the overall index dropped by 70 points shortly after trading began. Among the 163 companies that participated in trading at the CSE, share prices increased for 41 companies, declined for 104, and remained unchanged for 18. The total turnover during the first half of the session stood at over Tk 2.75 crore.  

After a week of persistent decline, the new trading week began on a similarly grim note for Bangladesh’s stock markets. On Monday, the second trading day of the week, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges witnessed significant losses, extending the ongoing downward trend. DSE faced decline throughout week in all indices, CSE no exception The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the DSEX, dropped by 29 points, while other two indices followed suit — the Shariah-based DSES shed 8 points and the blue-chip DS30 index lost 9 points. In addition to the falling indices, overall turnover at the DSE also declined. At the beginning of this week, the total transaction value fell to around Tk 350 crore. Monday’s total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 359 crore. Alongside the index and turnover drops, share prices of most listed companies also fell. Of the 397 companies that participated in trading, prices rose for 103, while 234 saw declines. Share prices remained unchanged for 60 companies. Looking at category-wise performance, share prices in the A, B and Z categories also reflected the downtrend. Notably, within the A category, out of 219 companies, 49 saw gains while 141 experienced price drops. Prices remained unchanged for 29 companies. DSE, 2 other South Asian stock markets unite to drive regional growth Among the 36 listed mutual funds, most registered a fall in unit prices. While unit prices rose for 4 funds, 22 witnessed price declines, and 10 remained unchanged. In the DSE’s block market, 27 companies collectively traded shares worth Tk 18.88 crore. Of these, Midland Bank led with share transactions worth Tk 4.58 crore. Shahjibazar Power Company Limited topped the DSE gainers’ list, posting a 9.87% increase in share price. In contrast, Beach Hatchery suffered the sharpest fall, losing 9.98%. Chattogram Sees Similar Slump Mirroring the downturn in Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also recorded a steep fall. The CSE’s overall index dropped by 62 points at the end of Monday’s trading session. Other key indices, including the benchmark CSE-50 and the Shariah-compliant CSI, each declined by 6 points. Among the 198 companies that traded on the CSE, prices fell for 114, rose for 47, and remained unchanged for 37 companies. Shahjibazar Power Company Limited also led the trading volume in Chattogram. Meanwhile, the ICB AMCL Sonali Bank Limited First Mutual Fund hit the bottom, losing 10% in share value.  

The country’s stock market is reeling under significant pressure this week, with both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessing substantial losses. Following a fall on the first trading day, the market continued its downward trend on Tuesday, the second session after the Bangla New Year holiday, as the share prices of most listed companies declined. On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index DSEX shed 37 points, reflecting the prevailing bearish sentiment. The downturn extended to other indices as well— the Shariah-based DSES dropped by 10 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 18 points. Out of 397 companies traded on the DSE, the majority suffered price losses. While only 98 companies recorded gains, 255 saw a decline in share prices and 44 remained unchanged. A breakdown by category shows the price fall dominated across all segments—A, B, and Z. In particular, only 11 of the 83 B-category companies experienced price increases, while 67 declined and 5 remained unchanged. Mutual funds were not spared either. Among the 36 funds traded, only 7 saw price appreciation, while 24 declined and 5 stayed the same. In the block market, 26 companies offloaded shares worth Tk 48.93 crore. Marico Bangladesh topped the chart, selling shares worth Tk 23.38 crore alone. Despite the falling indices, DSE saw an increase in overall turnover. Total transactions reached over Tk 446 crore, compared to Tk 414 crore on the previous trading day. Rangpur Foundry Ltd emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, with its share price rising by 9.94%. The stock opened at Tk 142.90 and closed at Tk 157.10. FICCI calls for equitable energy tariff to safeguard investment, competitiveness In contrast, Khan Brothers was the worst performer of the day, shedding 9.96%. The stock fell from Tk 134.50 to close at Tk 121.10. Chattogram Bourse Follows Suit The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) mirrored the downtrend, with its key index plunging by 100 points during the day’s trading session. Out of 211 companies traded on the CSE, 135 witnessed a decline in share prices, while 54 advanced and 22 remained unchanged. Turnover on the CSE also decreased sharply. From Tk 15 crore in the previous session, total transactions dipped to just Tk 7 crore. Eastern Cables Ltd became the day’s top gainer on the CSE, with its share price climbing by 9.95%. On the losing end, Deshbandhu Polymer Ltd dropped by 9.77%, ending the day at the bottom of the performance table. Both bourses are now navigating through a period of uncertainty, with investor sentiment remaining shaky amid continued sell pressure and limited buying support.

Trading on the country’s stock markets resumed on Tuesday after the Bengali New Year holiday, but investors saw no signs of recovery as both major bourses witnessed a fall in indices, with most company share prices declining. All key indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped within the first two hours of trading. Asian shares mostly gain as Trump temporarily eases tariffs The benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 19 points. The Shariah-compliant index, DSES, lost 6 points, while the DS30 index, which comprises blue-chip companies, declined by 11 points. A majority of companies saw their share prices slide. Out of the securities traded, the prices of 207 companies dropped, while only 114 advanced. The prices of 74 companies remained unchanged. By midday, the total turnover on the DSE had exceeded Tk 240 crore in shares and units. Similar trends were observed at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), where trading also took a significant hit. The overall index of the CSE fell by 54 points during the first two hours of the session. Of the 135 companies that participated in trading at the CSE, prices rose for only 35, dropped for 78 and remained unchanged for 22. Do you consider Bangladesh as a cashless economy? During the first half of the session, the CSE recorded over Tk 3.5 crore in share and unit transactions. Despite hopes of a post-holiday rebound, market sentiment appears to remain subdued, reflecting continued caution among investors.

The stock markets in both Dhaka and Chattogram began the week on a downbeat note, with share prices of most companies declining in early trading on Sunday. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX dropped by 19 points within the first two hours of trading. The two other indices also followed suit — the Shariah-based DSES lost 1 point, while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip stocks, declined by 8 points. A majority of the listed companies saw their share prices fall. Of the traded securities, 209 companies recorded losses, while only 106 advanced. Share prices of 78 companies remained unchanged. During the same two-hour window, the total turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 200 crore, indicating active participation despite the bearish trend. Weekly Capital Market Roundup: Indices fall, turnover sees improvement The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a similar decline. The overall index at the CSE dropped by 5 points. Among the 127 companies that took part in trading at the CSE, 67 saw a fall in share prices, while 38 gained. The prices of 22 companies remained unchanged. Turnover at the CSE during the first two hours exceeded Tk 4 crore, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors across both bourses.

After three days of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange rebounded on Wednesday, recording its highest turnover since the Eid holidays. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, gained 10 points on the day. Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES rose by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 dropped by 2 points. Despite the overall index increase, most company share prices fell on the day. Out of 395 companies that traded, 144 saw gains, 193 declined and the prices of 58 remained unchanged. Price declines were observed across all three categories—A, B, and Z—with the majority of shares in each category ending lower. Stock indices decline in Dhaka, Chittagong markets; trading volume rises The mutual fund sector, which had shown resilience during the previous day's decline, struggled on Wednesday. Of the 36 mutual funds, only 4 saw price increases, while 24 declined and 8 remained unchanged. In the DSE block market, shares worth Tk 22.99 crore were traded across 27 companies. Among them, Lovello Ice Cream posted the highest block market transaction, with shares worth Tk 4 crore traded. Total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 527 crore—the highest since the end of the Eid holidays. The week had started with Tk 415 crore in turnover, marking a rise of over Tk 100 crore by the fourth trading day. Confidence Cement led the gainers, soaring 10% to top the day’s list. It opened at Tk 50 per share and closed at Tk 55. Conversely, Beach Hatchery was the day’s worst performer, losing 9.92% of its value. The stock started trading at Tk 98.80 per share but dropped to Tk 89 by the end of the session. Chittagong Bourse in Decline While the DSE posted gains, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) failed to follow suit. The overall index of the CSE lost 3 points by the close of trade. Out of 219 companies that participated in trading, 85 advanced, 103 declined, and 31 remained unchanged. But, the CSE did see an increase in turnover compared to the previous session. Shares and units worth Tk 9.82 crore were traded, up from Tk 6.50 crore the day before. KAY&QUE topped the CSE gainers, rising by 9.96%, while Delta Spinners plummeted 10% to end as the biggest loser.

The Dhaka stock market had an unfavorable week, with all indices consistently declining and the majority of company shares following a downward trend. A review of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) weekly trading reveals that, over the course of five working days, the main index DSEX fell by 23 points. Starting at 5,225 points, the index ended the week at 5,201 points. Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES dropped by 13 points and the blue-chip company index, DS-30, saw a decrease of 7 points. Wall Street's sell-off slows a bit on Tuesday The situation was particularly dire for small and medium-sized companies. The SME index of DSE fell by 16 points, with the sector losing 1.63% of its index over the week. Throughout the week, most company shares showed a downward trend. While 149 companies saw price increases, 207 companies saw declines in their share prices. The prices of 38 companies remained unchanged, and 18 companies did not participate in the trading. From the start of the week, as the prices of most shares fell, a rush of share selling ensued among investors. This led to increased trading volume, but it did not result in a rise in the overall share prices. The average daily turnover on DSE during the five trading days was Tk 478 crore, which was nearly 22% higher than the previous week.  Despite the increased trading volume, the total market capitalisation decreased. According to data from brokerage houses, many investors have left the market, causing investor confidence to plummet. As per the DSE's weekly report, the market capitalisation decreased by USD 333 million over the week. Stock Market registers fall on first day of Ramadan trading Throughout the week, sectors such as banking, IT, life insurance, textiles, general insurance, tannery, telecom, and jute saw a significant decrease in returns. On the other hand, mutual funds, ceramics, real estate, paper industry, financial institutions, corporate bonds, engineering, energy, and pharmaceuticals witnessed good returns. Among these, mutual funds showed the highest return of 5.14%. The most traded stock of the week was Shinepukur Ceramics, with a total transaction of Tk 16.19 crore over the five working days. Square Pharmaceuticals PLC was second, with a total of Tk 14.5 crore in transactions for the week. In the block market, the highest volume of shares was sold from Marico. Express Insurance Limited, Bank Asia, Beach Hatchery, and Khan Brothers followed in terms of highest sales. In the list of companies that saw the highest price increase over the week, Progressive Life Insurance Limited topped the list, with a 30% increase in its share price. The company’s shares, which started at Tk 47, ended the week at Tk 62. Stock market trends maintain upward momentum in Dhaka, Chattogram Conversely, the worst-performing company in terms of price drop was Alif Industries Limited, whose share price decreased by 13.57%. Starting at Tk 65, the share price fell to Tk 56 by the end of the week. In a bid to improve the dire state of the stock market, the government formed a four-member committee on Monday (17 March) for the development of the market. The committee’s purpose, as stated, is to further strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and, ultimately, to work on the overall development of the country's stock market. The first meeting of this committee was held on the last working day of the week, chaired by the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Anisulzaman Chowdhury. Market participants are saying that both the task force and the committee must take effective measures, as mere meetings will not solve the ongoing problems in the market. On the other hand, the downtrend of the index continued at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). The overall index at CSE fell by 17 points. Although trading began at 14,576 points, by the end of the week, the index stood at 14,559 points. Throughout the week, 302 companies participated in the CSE's trading, with the share prices of 154 companies rising, 124 companies' prices falling, and 24 companies maintaining unchanged prices. Stock indices decline in Dhaka, Chittagong markets; trading volume rises During the five trading days, the highest trading volume was recorded for shares of United Commercial Bank. Other companies among the top traded included Uttara Bank, Fine Foods, Robi, Fu-Wan Ceramics, and Shinepukur Ceramics. The top performer in terms of price increase at CSE was Paramount Insurance Company, with the share price increasing by Tk 10 within a week. Other companies in strong positions include Shinepukur Ceramics, DBH First Mutual, Semi Lecture Equity Management, and S Alam Cold Rolled Steels. On the other hand, the highest price decrease was seen in Suhrid Industries Limited, with a fall of Tk 15 in its share price within the week. Like the DSE, a sharp decline was also observed in Alif Industries at CSE, with its share price falling by Tk 14 during the five trading days.

The stock market, which has been fluctuating with ups and downs, saw a rise in Dhaka but a decline in Chattogram on the last trading day (Thursday) of the week. The prices of most companies participating in trading on both markets fell. On the day, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, rose by 6 points. The other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES, increased by 2 points, while the blue-chip index DS-30 remained unchanged. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading During the day, a total of 35.3 billion Tk was traded on the DSE, up from 31.8 billion Tk the previous day. Although the index increased, the prices of most companies involved in trading declined. Out of the 394 companies listed on the DSE, 139 saw a price increase, 169 saw a decrease, and the prices of 86 companies remained unchanged. In terms of categories, the majority of companies in the A, B, and Z categories experienced a price decline. DSE announces new trading hours for Ramadan On the other hand, out of 36 mutual funds, most of the prices remained unchanged, with 7 companies’ prices increasing, and 7 companies’ prices decreasing. In the block market, a total of 23 companies' shares, worth 4.365 billion Tk, were sold. Prime Bank had the largest share sale, amounting to 2.65 billion Tk. Among the top performers on the DSE, Desco (Dhaka Electric Supply Company) saw a price increase of 9.96%, while Alhaj Textile Limited experienced the largest decline of 9.75%. Decline in Chattogram While Dhaka saw a rise, the Chattogram stock market faced a decline on the last trading day of the week. On the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index dropped by 3 points. Out of the 228 companies involved in trading, 73 saw an increase in their prices, 115 saw a decrease, and the prices of 40 companies remained unchanged. Along with the drop in the index, trading volume also decreased on the CSE. A total of 300 million Tk worth of shares and units were traded, down from over 350 million Tk the previous day. On the final day of trading, C&Z Textiles Limited topped the CSE with a 10% price increase, while Hamid Fabrics PLC saw the biggest drop with a 10% price decline. END/UNB/MM/SAM

The first trading day of Ramadan and the week’s opening session saw a decline in indices at both the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges, accompanied by a drop in turnover on Sunday. Trading started under the newly adjusted schedule for Ramadan, with both stock markets operating for a shorter period. Previously, transactions were conducted from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, but the timing has now been reduced to 1:30 pm. On the first day of this revised schedule, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell by 10 points. Besides, the Shariah-based and blue-chip indices also remained in negative territory. Brokerage houses said that a decline in the index on the first day of Ramadan is quite common, as the market takes time to adjust to the sudden change in schedule. This often results in a higher probability of a decline on the initial day of fasting. Sluggish trading continues in Dhaka Stock Market Alongside the index drop, turnover at the DSE also saw a decline. While the previous trading session recorded a turnover of Tk 487 crore, Sunday’s turnover fell to Tk 421 crore. Out of 395 companies that participated in transactions, share prices increased for 144, declined for 184, and remained unchanged for 67. In terms of categories, most A and B category stocks experienced a price drop, whereas shares in the Z category saw an upward trend. Among the 99 companies traded under the Z category, 41 saw an increase in price, 36 recorded a decline, and 22 remained unchanged. For mutual funds, most remained stable, with 14 witnessing a price drop and only five registering an increase. In the block market, a total of 42 companies sold 7.2 million shares for Tk 23.75 crore. Among them, Eastern Bank recorded the highest transaction, selling shares worth Tk 4.43 crore. HR Textile Limited led the gainers’ list on the DSE with a 9.89% price increase in a single session, while Shinepukur Ceramics Limited suffered the steepest decline with a 9% price drop. Record trading in stock markets, highest in three and a half months Chattogram Market Also Declines Similar to Dhaka, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a fall in indices. The CSE’s overall index declined by 25 points on Sunday. Among 204 participating companies, share prices increased for 76, fell for 98, and remained unchanged for 30. Throughout the session, a total of Tk 5.16 crore worth of shares and units were traded at the CSE. Aziz Pipes Limited emerged as the top gainer on the CSE with a 10% price increase, whereas Shahjibazar Power Company Limited saw the highest decline, losing 9.86% in value.  

On the last trading day of the week, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a rise in its key index, while the overall index of the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) declined. On Thursday, the DSE's benchmark index, DSEX, gained 5 points at the opening of trading. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES edged up by 1 point, while the blue-chip DS30 index dropped by 11 points. Most listed companies saw an increase in share prices. Out of the traded companies, 231 recorded gains, 68 experienced losses, and 73 remained unchanged. In the first hour, the total turnover at DSE surpassed Tk 130 crore. Bangladesh Bank sets new time for funds transfer and cheque clearing during Ramadan Meanwhile, at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index dropped by 13 points. Among the 70 traded companies, share prices rose for 40, declined for 19, and remained unchanged for 11. CSE recorded a total turnover of over Tk 73 lakh in the first hour of trading.