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Bangladesh’s capital market recorded its highest daily turnover of 2026 on Tuesday, the last trading day before a four-day closure due to the national election and the weekly holidays. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw transactions worth nearly Tk 800 crore, the highest so far this year. Trading began on a positive note in the morning, with turnover crossing Tk 300 crore within the first two hours. By the end of the session, the total turnover stood at Tk 790 crore. Previously, the highest turnover this year was Tk 746 crore on February 2. With Tuesday’s performance, the market has crossed Tk 700 crore in daily turnover on three occasions so far in 2026. All indices posted gains during the day. The benchmark DSEX surged by 87 points, while the Shariah-based DSES rose by 19 points and the blue-chip DS30 advanced by 27 points. Stocks surge in early trading at DSE, CSE Most listed companies ended higher, as share prices of 288 companies increased against declines in 67, while prices of 37 companies remained unchanged. In the block market, shares of 26 companies worth Tk 23 crore were traded, with Apex Spinning and Knitting Mills Limited topping the list by selling shares worth Tk 8 crore. Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC topped the DSE gainers’ chart with a 10 percent rise, while Keya Cosmetics Limited was the day’s worst performer, losing around 5.5 percent. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a strong rally, with its overall index CASPI jumping by 241 points. On the CSE, prices of 166 companies advanced against declines in 24, while 13 issues remained unchanged. The total turnover at the bourse stood at Tk 9 crore, up from Tk 8 crore in the previous session. Apollo Ispat Complex Limited emerged as the top gainer on the CSE with a 10 percent rise, while Global Heavy Chemicals Limited ended at the bottom, shedding more than 9 percent.

Bangladesh’s stock market witnessed a strong rally in the first half of trading on Tuesday, with key indices posting sharp gains on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). On the third working day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX advanced by 54 points. The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 11 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index gained 13 points. Most of the listed companies traded higher, as prices of 297 shares increased against 48 that declined, while 47 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 300 crore in the first half of the session. Stocks trade higher as indices rise at DSE, CSE Trading also remained buoyant at the CSE, where the overall index CASPI jumped by 145 points. The share prices of 85 companies rose, while 14 declined and 10 remained unchanged. The port city bourse recorded a turnover of more than Tk 1.60 crore during the first half of trading.

Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) remained upbeat on Monday, the second working day of the week, as key indices posted notable gains amid a rise in most share prices. During the first hour of trading, the DSE’s benchmark index, DSEX, advanced by 55 points. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 17 points. The turnover on the DSE crossed Tk 280 crore in the first hour, with prices of most listed securities moving upward. Of the traded companies, 323 recorded price gains, while 32 saw declines and 34 remained unchanged. Stocks advance at DSE, CSE in first half of trading The bullish trend was also evident at the Chattogram Stock Exchange.  The CSE’s broad-based index, CASPI, climbed by 30 points during the same period. At the CSE, prices rose for 67 companies, fell for 26, and remained unchanged for 19, while total turnover exceeded Tk 3 crore in shares and units.  

Bangladesh’s stock markets opened the week on a negative note on Sunday, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) slipping in early trading. During the first hour of trading, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX fell by 3 points. The Shariah-based index DSES and the blue-chip index DS30 also declined by 4 points each. Despite the fall in indices, most listed companies saw gains in share prices. Of the traded securities, prices of 176 companies advanced, while 121 declined and 92 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 230 crore within the first hour. The downward trend was also evident at the CSE, where the overall index CASPI dropped by 30 points in early trade. Bangladesh stocks end week higher on upbeat sentiment At the port city bourse, prices of 44 companies fell against gains by 38 companies, while share prices of 11 companies remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 1.50 crore during the first hour of trading.

Bangladesh’s capital market ended the week on a positive note, with all major indices gaining as overall turnover rose, signalling renewed investor confidence. According to the Weekly Market Pulse report of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index gained 80 points over the week. After opening at 5,154 points, the index closed at 5,234 points, marking a year-on-year rise of more than 7.5 percent. The Shariah-based DSES index advanced 37 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index added 15 points. Over the past year, the two indices have recorded gains of around 7 percent and 8 percent respectively.| The SME index, representing small and medium enterprises, also edged up by more than 3.5 points. Average daily turnover at the DSE climbed to Tk 668 crore during the week, up from Tk 579 crore in the previous week, an increase of over 15 percent. Market breadth remained positive, as share prices of 231 companies increased against declines in 141 companies, while prices of 17 companies remained unchanged. The banking sector emerged as the main attraction for investors. Share prices in the sector rose by more than 116 percent, the highest among all sectors, while turnover surged 123 percent, indicating heavy trading interest. BRAC Bank PLC topped the turnover chart in the banking sector, with its weekly turnover rising by over 3 percent, placing it at the top of the DSE’s trading list. Other actively traded bank stocks included Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC and City Bank PLC. The cement sector followed closely, posting a strong rally as prices increased by 109 percent and turnover rose 93 percent. All seven listed cement companies ended the week with price gains. Among non-bank financial institutions, share prices rose by 44 percent, though turnover declined slightly by around 1.5 percent. Mutual fund units performed well, with prices and turnover increasing by 55 percent and 65 percent respectively. In contrast, the insurance sector underperformed. General insurance stocks saw a 42 percent fall in prices and a 48 percent decline in turnover, while life insurance stocks recorded a 17 percent drop in prices and a 27 percent fall in turnover. In the block market, Fine Foods Limited recorded the highest turnover, selling shares worth nearly Tk 13.8 crore through several transactions. Interestingly, nine of the top ten gainers on the DSE were Z-category companies, while nine of the bottom ten losers were A-category firms. This indicates that despite the overall market rise, non-dividend-paying and financially weaker companies dominated the gainers’ list, while fundamentally strong dividend-paying stocks largely lagged behind. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a positive trend. The overall CASPI index rose by 262 points, while the CSE30 and CSE50 indices gained 253 points and 24 points respectively. UNDP to support Bangladesh’s capital market with thematic bond development At the CSE, share prices of 160 companies increased, compared to declines in 87 companies, while prices of 22 companies remained unchanged. Orion Infusion Limited, Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, Fine Foods Limited, Lovello Ice Cream PLC and Eastern Bank PLC were the most traded stocks on the CSE during the week.

Bangladesh’s capital market witnessed a positive trend in the first half of trading on Tuesday, with indices rising on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) as the majority of listed companies posted gains. At the DSE, the benchmark index DSEX advanced by 25 points, while the Shariah-based DSES gained 14 points and the blue-chip index DS30 rose by 4 points. Out of the total traded issues, share prices of 217 companies increased, while 112 declined and 64 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 400 crore during the first half of the session. Meanwhile, at the CSE, the overall index CASPI climbed by 50 points. Stocks open higher on DSE, CSE Share prices of 72 companies rose, while 45 declined and 20 remained unchanged at the port city bourse. The total turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 3 crore during the period.

Trading at the country’s stock exchanges began on a strong note on Sunday, the first trading day of the week, with key indices posting sharp gains at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). At the opening, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX rose by 25 points. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 8 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 gained 3 points. Most stocks traded in the green as prices of 187 companies increased against declines in 138 companies, while shares of 63 companies remained unchanged. During the first half of the session, shares and units worth more than Tk 300 crore were traded at the DSE. Meanwhile, at the CSE, the overall index CASPI climbed by 100 points. The prices of 61 companies rose, while 30 declined and 15 remained unchanged. In the first half of trading, the CSE recorded transactions of shares and units worth around Tk 2.5 crore.

Bangladesh’s stock markets posted losses in the first half of trading on Thursday, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) moving lower. On the last trading day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX shed 13 points. The Shariah-based DSES slipped by 2 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 fell 6 points. Out of the traded issues, prices of 132 companies advanced, while 181 declined and 74 remained unchanged. The turnover on the DSE in the first half of the session crossed Tk 270 crore. The market also witnessed a downturn on the CSE, where the overall index CASPI dropped 23 points. Indices extend gains despite lower turnover at Bangladesh bourses On the port city bourse, share prices of 38 companies rose against declines in 56 companies, while 17 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE during the first half of trading stood at over Tk 1.3 crore.

Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) remained upbeat on Tuesday, as key indices posted strong gains amid a rise in the majority of listed securities. In the first half of the session, the benchmark DSE Broad Index (DSEX) jumped 64 points. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 12 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index climbed 24 points. Most stocks traded higher at the DSE, with share prices of 282 companies gaining, against 57 decliners, while 48 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the exchange crossed Tk 400 crore during the first half of trading. The upbeat trend was also visible at the CSE; overall index, CASPI, rose by 88 points in the same period. Read More: Stocks rebound at DSE despite broad price declines At the CSE, the prices of 68 companies moved up, while 28 declined and 15 remained unchanged. The trading volume at the port city bourse exceeded Tk 8 crore in the first half of the session.

Trading at the country’s stock markets showed a mixed trend in the first half of the second trading day of the week, with indices falling on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while rising on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). At the DSE, the market opened on a negative note. The benchmark DSEX index shed 7 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 3 points. The Shariah-based DSES index, however, remained unchanged. Most shares witnessed price declines, as prices of 195 companies fell against 101 gainers, while 90 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 210 crore during the first half of the session. DSE, CSE end week’s first session in red Meanwhile, the CSE posted gains in early trading. The overall CASPI index rose by 16 points. The prices of 38 companies advanced against 34 losers, while shares of 21 companies remained unchanged. During the first half, shares and units worth around Tk 70 lakh were traded on the CSE.