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Major slump hits Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges hard
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.
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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.
15 days ago
Stock markets extend losses as trading resumes after holiday break
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.
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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.
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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.
15 days ago
Stock market begins week with a jolt as indices tumble in Dhaka, Chattogram
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.
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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.
17 days ago
Dhaka bourse sees rise after slump, highest turnover since Eid
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.
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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.
21 days ago
DSE faced decline throughout week in all indices, CSE no exception
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
1 month ago
Bangladesh’s stock market plunges on week’s first trading day
The stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram witnessed a sharp fall on the first trading day of the week, with all major indices declining and most company shares losing value on Sunday.
At the end of day's trading session, the benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped by 29 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES fell by 4 points, while the blue-chip DS-30 declined by 9 points.
Out of the 399 companies that participated in trading on the DSE, the share prices of 274 companies fell, while only 58 companies saw an increase.
Meanwhile, the share prices of 67 companies remained unchanged.
In terms of categories, the share prices in all three categories — A, B and Z— mostly declined. Among the 36 mutual funds that were traded, most remained unchanged in price, while three funds gained value, and 11 saw a decline.
The total transaction value on the DSE amounted to Tk 336 crore, compared to Tk 353 crore in the previous trading session.
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Among the traded shares, Titas Gas topped the gainers' list with a price increase of 7.28%, while Alif Industries Limited suffered the steepest decline, losing 10% of its value.
Chattogram Market Also Falls
Similar to Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a significant downturn. The overall index of the CSE dropped by 43 points after the day's trading activities.
Out of the 220 companies that traded on the CSE, 141 recorded a decline in share prices, while only 46 companies saw an increase. The prices of 33 companies remained unchanged.
Despite the index falling and the majority of shares losing value, trading volume in Chattogram increased. The total transaction amount, which stood in the Tk 3 crore range in the previous session, rose to Tk 4.41 crore on the first trading day of the week.
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At the CSE, Prime Islami Life Insurance led the gainers with a 10% price increase, while Aman Cotton Fibrous Limited suffered the largest decline, losing 9.55% of its value.
1 month ago
Stock Market registers fall on first day of Ramadan trading
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.
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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.
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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.
1 month ago
Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading
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.
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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.
2 months ago
Stock market declines after 3-day rally
After three consecutive sessions of gains, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets witnessed a downturn, leading to a drop in indices and share prices for most companies.
On Wednesday, the fourth trading session of the week, the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 14 points.
The other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30, dropped by 2 points and 4 points, respectively.
Following the previous session’s highest turnover of the year, exceeding Tk 600 crore, daily transactions plunged to Tk 463 crore within a day.
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Out of 397 companies that participated in DSE trading, 127 saw their prices rise, 208 experienced declines, and 62 remained unchanged.
Broad-Based Decline Across Categories
Share prices fell across all categories—A, B, and Z—with the most significant impact seen in the A-category, which includes reputed companies.
Among the 216 A-category stocks, 61 gained value, 126 declined, and 29 remained unchanged.
Of the 36 mutual funds traded, the majority either gained or remained unchanged, while only 10 witnessed price declines.
Meanwhile, all four corporate bonds saw price increases, along with one government security that was traded.
In the block market, 27 companies traded 2.6 million shares worth Tk 11.9 crore. Beacon Pharmaceuticals recorded the highest transaction, selling shares worth Tk 3.15 crore.
Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited topped the gainers’ list with a 9.88% price increase, while Midland Bank PLC suffered the steepest decline, losing 9.42%.
Chattogram Stock Exchange Also Declines
Similar to DSE, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the day in decline.
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Despite a positive start in the morning, the overall CSE index fell by 1 point at the closing bell.
Among the 212 traded companies, 78 saw price increases, 99 experienced declines, and 35 remained unchanged.
Total turnover at CSE stood at Tk 10 crore. Like in Dhaka, Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited led the gainers' list with a 9.94% price rise.
On ther hand, Vanguard AML Rupali Bank Balanced Fund recorded the highest loss at CSE, dropping by 10%.
2 months ago
Dhaka stock market rises in first hour, Chattogram falls
On the second trading day of the week on Monday, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed an upward trend, while the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a decline.
The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose by 18 points at the beginning of trading.
Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES increased by 2 points, while the blue-chip index gained 5 points.
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Most company shares saw a rise in prices. Out of the traded companies, 224 advanced, 95 declined, and 69 remained unchanged.
In the first hour of trading, the total turnover at the DSE surpassed Tk 180 crore.
Meanwhile, the overall index of the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) dropped by 2 points.
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Among the 84 traded companies at the CSE, 46 saw price gains, 27 declined, and 11 remained unchanged.
The total turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 1.80 crore within the first hour of trading.
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