Trading on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began on a positive note on the first working day of the week, with the majority of shares witnessing price increases. On Sunday, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, gained 18 points at the start of trading. The other two key indices also saw gains, with the Shariah-based DSES rising by 4 points and the blue-chip DS30 climbing 7 points. At the beginning of the session, the share prices of 200 companies increased, while 73 declined and 63 remained unchanged. In the first half-hour of trading, the total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 50 crore. Similarly, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) opened on a positive trend, with its overall index rising by 25 points. Stock trading begins with a rise in Dhaka, decline in Chattogram Among the 45 companies that saw trading activity, 24 recorded gains, 14 experienced declines, and 7 remained unchanged. The total value of shares and units traded exceeded Tk 50 lakh in the early session. Market analysts are closely monitoring the day's performance to assess whether the initial momentum will sustain throughout the trading session.

The key indices of both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges witnessed gains during the first hour of trading on Tuesday (28 January), reflecting an upward trend in the country’s capital market. Share prices of most companies also increased during this period. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 14 points within the first hour of trading. Among the other indices, the Shariah-compliant DSES advanced by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index gained 2 points. Bangladesh Bank to announce monetary policy on Feb 10 The turnover at the DSE during the first hour stood at Tk 71 crore. Of the traded securities, 222 companies saw price increases, 56 registered declines, and 87 remained unchanged. Similarly, the upward momentum was evident at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), where the overall CASPI index climbed by 25 points during the initial hour. At the CSE, prices rose for 31 companies, declined for 8, and remained unchanged for 7. The turnover at the CSE during this period totalled Tk 47 lakh. All indices fall in Dhaka Stock Market in the first hour Investors appear optimistic, buoyed by the morning gains across both exchanges. However, analysts advise caution, noting that intraday fluctuations can alter market dynamics later in the day.

Despite a decline in indices in both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), trading demonstrated an improvement on Monday compared to the previous day. From the first hour of trading, indices at both stock exchanges began to fall. While investors feared a major slump, the DSEX, the DSE's benchmark index, eventually declined by just 2 points by the end of the session. The other two indices, DS30 and the Shariah-compliant DSES, remained largely unchanged. The CSE's broad index fell by 29 points, but trading volume increased by Tk 19.13 crore compared to the previous session. By the close of trading, shares and units worth Tk 32 crore were traded on the CSE. Business leaders call for extension of loan repayment period Among the day’s transactions, prices increased for 64 companies, decreased for 105 and remained unchanged for 20. On the DSE, 399 companies participated in trading. Of these, 140 saw price increases, 178 faced declines, and 81 remained unchanged. Among the listed companies: · A category: Prices rose for 79 companies, fell for 104, and remained unchanged for 37. · B category: Prices increased for 25 companies, decreased for 49, and stayed the same for 16. · Z category: Prices improved for 32 companies, declined for 25, and remained unchanged for 28. · Z category companies performed comparatively well despite the overall index decline. Mutual funds saw mixed results, with prices increasing for 6, decreasing for 16, and remaining stable for 15. Stock markets open with decline in Dhaka and Chattogram In the block market, 37 companies traded 41.96 lakh shares worth Tk 35.18 crore. Overall, the DSE recorded total transactions of Tk 344 crore, reflecting a Tk 26 crore increase compared to the previous day. Top Movers and Decliners Sharp Industries PLC led price gains on the DSE with a 9.8% increase in its share price. On the other hand, Express Insurance Limited experienced the steepest decline, with its share price falling by over 6%. Dividend Payouts Nine companies distributed dividends for the third quarter of the previous year. Among them, Sonali Paper and Board Mills Limited declared a 40% dividend per share. Over the past month, the company's share price ranged between Tk 595 at its peak and Tk 121.20 at its lowest. On Monday, its shares closed at Tk 132. Other notable dividend payouts included: · Crown Cement PLC: 21% · Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC: 16% · Argon Denims Limited: 10% · Apex Tannery Limited: 5% · Munnu Agro and General Machinery Limited: 3% · Evince Textile Limited: 2.50% · Rangpur Dairy and Food Products Limited: 2% · Legacy Footwear Limited: 1% The DSE also approved the renaming of Best Holdings Limited to Best Holding PLC.

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced an extension of its trading hours by 45 minutes with effect from January 26, a decision that has drawn criticism from the DSE Brokers’ Association (DBA). In a recent notice sent to brokerage houses, CSE said that trading will start at 9:30 am instead of 10:00 am and conclude at 2:35 pm instead of 2:20 pm. But this adjustment has faced severe opposition from the DBA, which described the move as "highly unconventional and poorly thought out" for a nation functioning under a single time zone. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the DBA highlighted that both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the CSE facilitate trading of the same securities. DSE sees sharp fall as most stocks suffer price drops The synchronisation of trading hours across both exchanges enables investors to evaluate market conditions and execute trades at competitive prices. The DBA argued that the proposed change would create inequity among investors. Noting that CSE’s trading volume accounts for only about 5% of the national market, the DBA expressed concerns over the limited participation of brokers at CSE, which could disrupt price discovery during early trading hours. Besides, the DBA warned that separate trading schedules for the two exchanges could lead to operational disruptions, particularly for firms holding dual memberships. Such a scenario, it said, would foster disorganisation within brokerage houses and adversely impact investor confidence and overall market management. In its defence, CSE justified the decision as a step towards enhancing liquidity and offering greater flexibility to investors. Despite the time change at CSE, the DSE has confirmed that its trading hours will remain unchanged. The decision has triggered a debate within the financial community, raising questions about its potential impact on market dynamics and investor behaviour.

Despite starting the day on a positive note, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Tuesday's trading session with a slight decline in its key index, DSEX, which dropped by 1 point compared to the previous day. In the first hour of trading, the DSEX index rose to 5,191 points. But the momentum could not be sustained and the index had fallen to 5,150 points by the close of trading. The decline was also reflected in the blue-chip index, DS30, which decreased by 1 point. The Shariah-compliant DSES index, however, showed a slight improvement, gaining 1 point to reach 1,904 points. Stock Market falls in both Dhaka and Chattogram The day's turnover also saw a drop, with a total transaction value of Tk 351 crore. This marks a decline of Tk 46 crore from the previous day, as 1.29 lakh shares worth Tk 13.5 crore changed hands during the session. Despite the fall in indices, the prices of 181 companies rose, while 131 witnessed a decline, and 84 remained unchanged. The downward trend persisted in the SME sector of the DSE, with the SME index falling by 10 points. But turnover in this segment increased by Tk 2 crore compared to the previous day, totalling Tk 6.9 crore. Similarly, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a downturn. The CSCX index fell by 9 points at the end of trading. A total of 72 companies saw price declines, 85 gained, and 30 remained unchanged on the CSE. While the markets experienced mixed outcomes, investor sentiment remains cautious amid fluctuating turnover and index movements.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Thursday's trading with an upward trend after a downtrend over the last two days. On Thursday, trading started in the morning with an upward trend, and after 11 am for a short time, the DSEX went up to 5194.74 points, but it fell to 5179.94 points at around 1 pm. DSEX jumped to 5199.47 points till 2 pm, then the index settled at 5194.43 points at the end of the day. Stock market was neglected for 15 years: DSE Chairman According to the trade record, the DSEX (broad index) increased by 9.43 points to settle at 5,194.43 points, compared to 5,185 points in the previous session. The Shariah-based DSES index fell by 3.58 points to settle at 1161.94 points, and the DS30 blue-chip index increased by 3.26 points to settle at 1924.27 points. A total of 11.66 crore shares and units changed hands through 111,027 transactions, while 12.73 crore were traded in the previous session. DCCI raises alarms over VAT and gas price hikes A total of Tk 324 crore worth of shares and bonds were traded in the DSE on Thursday, which saw a decrease from the previous session of Tk 307 crore. Out of the 400 companies that participated in trading, 157 advanced, 156 declined, and 87 remained unchanged at the DSE. The port city bourse, CSE, also settled with a downtrend in trading. The All Share Price Index (CASPI) decreased by 20.39 points and settled at 14459.91 points. DSEX index gains 4.7 points in early trading On the CSE, 218 companies participated in trading. Of them, 82 companies recorded price gains, 109 companies saw declines, and 27 companies remained unchanged. At the CSE, shares and units of 13.68 lakh changed hands through 1408 transactions on Thursday. The value of trading shares and units was Tk 7.39 crore, which was Tk 4.11 crore in the previous session.

The stock market displayed a rebound last week, with banking stocks demonstrating resilience at the start of the new year. Investors showed renewed optimism, encouraged by opportunities following a challenging four years for the market. The new year began on a positive trajectory, with opportunistic investors capitalising on oversold stocks that had undergone significant corrections in 2024. According to analysts, the market's recovery was predominantly bolstered by select heavyweight banking stocks, particularly as major banks reported significant growth in operating profits for 2024. But, broader market sentiment remained tepid. DSEX index drops 3.22 points and Tk 86 crore traded in first hour The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark index, DSEX, ended the first trading week of the year on a positive note, gaining 15 points or 0.29 per cent to close at 5,200, recovering from a 37-point drop in the previous week. Similarly, the blue-chip DS30 index, representing 30 prominent companies, rose by 4 points to reach 1,931. However, the DSES index, which tracks Shariah-based companies, fell by 12 points to settle at 1,155. Investor participation also surged, with average daily turnover increasing by 18.6 per cent to Tk 348.1 crore, up from Tk 293.5 crore in the previous week. The banking sector led trading activities, accounting for 17.3 per cent of turnover, followed by pharmaceuticals (16.9 per cent) and engineering (8.8 per cent). Sectors ended the week with mixed performances. Banking stocks emerged as the highest gainers, rising by 3.4 per cent, while the jute sector suffered the most significant loss, declining by 4.9 per cent. Market participants noted that leading banks achieved double-digit growth in operating profits year-on-year in 2024, primarily driven by substantial income from investments in government securities. DSEX index drops 2.38 points, Tk 209.2cr traded in 3 hours on first day of 2025 This growth spurred an uptick in their stock prices, according to a prominent brokerage. Despite the rebound, many investors remain cautious, observing market trends in the absence of a major catalyst to dispel the persistent pessimism across trading floors. Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also posted gains. The CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) increased by 117 points to close at 14,552, while the Selective Categories Index (CSCX) gained 66 points, settling at 8,859. The port city bourse traded 1.31 crore shares and mutual fund units, with a turnover value of Tk 167 crore. Strong performances in the pharmaceuticals and petroleum sectors largely drove the trading activities.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) concluded Wednesday's trading session with a decline, as share prices of 291 companies dropped amid selling pressure from small investors. The benchmark DSE broad index, DSEX, fell by 42.33 points, closing at 5,124.49, down from 5,166.83 points in the previous session on Tuesday. The shariah-compliant DSES index dropped by 12.43 points to 1,142.10, while the DS30 blue-chip index decreased by 14.19 points, ending the day at 1,889.42. DSE benchmark index drops by 10.71 points as 171 companies’ price fell in 1 hours Trading activity slowed considerably, with a total of 12.45 crore shares and units changing hands through 116,982 transactions—down from 16.32 crore shares in 131,043 transactions the previous day. The total trade value stood at Tk 304.2 crore, marking a Tk 80 crore decrease from Tuesday. Market analysts attributed the downward trend to heightened selling pressure as small investors, worried about potential losses, rushed to offload their holdings. Out of 399 issues traded on the DSE, 291 companies recorded declines, 50 advanced, and 58 remained unchanged. The overall sentiment extended to the port city bourse, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), where the All Share Price Index (CASPI) dropped by 75.36 points, settling at 14,364.44. DSE ends Tuesday’s trading on downtrend, transactions hit Tk 383 crore On the CSE, 195 companies participated in trading. Among them, 40 saw price increases, 119 recorded declines, and 36 remained unchanged. A total of 22.79 lakh shares and units were traded through 1,555 transactions, with a total turnover of Tk 4.79 crore—significantly lower than Tuesday's Tk 6.97 crore. DSE index rises by 25.24 points in early trading; Tk 97.2 crore traded in first hour

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed Thursday's trading session on a downtrend, driven by heavy selling pressure and heightened market volatility. The DSE's broad index, DSEX, dropped by 41.54 points, settling at 5,196.82 points, down from the previous session's 5,238.37 points. The Shariah-based DSES index also declined, losing 8.29 points to close at 1,163.96 points, while the DS30 blue-chip index fell by 15.96 points, ending at 1,911.92 points. DSE benchmark index up 5.36 points; Tk 113.8 crore traded in 1:30 hrs Analysts attributed the cautious investor behavior, as many opted to cash in on recent gains. Additionally, regulatory fines imposed for stock manipulation exacerbated market anxiety, further dampening investor confidence. Turnover at the DSE also fell significantly, decreasing by 29.7% to Tk 335.1 crore, compared to the previous session’s Tk 476.5 crore. The volume of shares and units traded dropped to 14.11 crore through 121,527 transactions, down from Wednesday’s 21.83 crore shares and 152,114 transactions. Out of the 388 issues traded, 42 advanced, 308 declined, and 38 remained unchanged. The port city bourse, Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), also ended the day on a downward trajectory. The All Share Price Index (CASPI) dropped by 64.01 points, settling at 14,581.10 points. DSE index climbs for third straight day, gains 12.32 points On the CSE, 195 companies participated in trading, with 39 gaining, 125 declining, and 29 remaining unchanged. The total number of shares and units traded stood at 19.54 lakh through 1,463 transactions, with a trading value of Tk 3.84 crore, down from the previous day’s Tk 4.97 crore.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Bangladesh’s primary capital market, experienced an upward trend in the first hour of trading on Tuesday, following four consecutive days of losses. Data from the DSE shows that 3.95 crore shares and units were exchanged across 36,864 transactions, amounting to a turnover of Tk 86.65 crore within the first hour. Of the 377 companies that participated in trading, 261 saw price increases, 85 experienced declines, and 31 remained unchanged. DSE suffers sharp decline, investors demand action as millions lost Key indexes reflected this positive shift: the main DSEX index rose by 45.25 points, reaching 4,943.79, while the DSES Shariah index gained 7.62 points to 1,095.08. The DS30, a special blue-chip index, also increased by 23.9 points to 1,829.79 in the initial hour of trading.