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The country’s bourses saw a positive start on Sunday (November 30) as key indices in both Dhaka and Chattogram moved up during the first hour of trading, with most companies posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index rose by 3 points in early trading. While the Shariah-based DSES index remained unchanged, the blue-chip DS30 index slipped by 1 point. Read more: DSE rebounds; index tops 5,000 after 20-day dip During the opening hour, prices increased for 162 issues, fell for 137, and remained unchanged for 67. The turnover crossed Tk 240 crore at the DSE. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened higher, with its overall index gaining 33 points. Of the 103 companies traded, 46 advanced, 45 declined, and 12 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 5 crore in the first hour. Read more: Share Market Investment Guide: How to Invest in Stocks in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s capital market showed signs of recovery throughout the week, with a rise in both indices and daily turnover, resulting in a Tk 4,440 crore increase in the Dhaka Stock Exchange’s (DSE) market capitalisation. An analysis of the DSE’s weekly report reveals that the benchmark index, DSEX, gained 61 points over the past week. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES rose by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index increased by 16 points. Daily turnover in the Dhaka market surged by more than 34%. While the average daily turnover in the last week of June stood at Tk 362 crore, it increased to Tk 486 crore in the first week of July. Throughout the week, share prices of 257 companies increased, while 103 companies saw a drop in share prices. The share prices of 36 companies remained unchanged. Sector-wise, all sectors except ceramics, food products and jute experienced price appreciation. The banking sector was particularly strong, with share prices rising by 65.14% and turnover increasing by 72.20%. Out of the 36 listed banks, 30 saw share price gains, 2 declined, and 4 remained unchanged. Besides banks, non-bank financial institutions also performed well, with share prices increasing by 95.23% and turnover by 65%. Indices up in first hour of trading, majority stocks gain at DSE and CSE The insurance sector rebounded as well. In the general insurance segment, share prices rose by 55.71%, while in the life insurance segment, prices increased by 67.86%. BRAC Bank topped the weekly turnover chart. Its shares last traded at Tk 53.80. Other companies with strong performance in turnover include Lovello, Beach Hatchery, Agni Systems, Midland Bank and Square Pharmaceuticals. In the block market, Lovello recorded the highest share sales. Among banks, Midland Bank, National Bank and BRAC Bank led in block market transactions. Islami Bank topped the list in terms of price gains on the DSE. Over the week, the bank’s shares yielded a return of 31.25%. The share, which opened at Tk 33.60, closed the week at Tk 44.10. On the other hand, Berger Paints Bangladesh suffered the highest price drop last week. The company's weekly return fell by over 11%. Its share price declined from Tk 1,736 to Tk 1,539. Positive Trend in CSE Like Dhaka, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a significant rise in indices. Over the week, the overall index of the CSE increased by 228 points. Among the 319 companies that traded on the CSE during the week, 222 recorded price gains, while 70 saw price declines. The share prices of 27 companies remained unchanged. Islami Bank also topped the list in Chattogram, with its total share value increasing by Tk 1,690 crore over the week. Other notable gainers on the CSE included Prime Islami Life Insurance, Rupali Bank, Bangas Limited and SK Trims and Industries. Among the top losers on the CSE were Nitol Insurance Company, Uttara Finance and Investment, Lovello, Berger Paints and Quasem Industries. Speaking at an event on Friday, Commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), M Ali Akbar, remarked that the capital market is recovering quickly. “This is the right time for those who wish to invest in the market,” he said. Addressing the issue of market manipulation, Commissioner Akbar reiterated the BSEC’s commitment to cracking down on irregularities. Akbar said penalties would remain in place for those involved in market misconduct. “They will either pay the fines or appeal to the court. There will be no opportunity for waiving penalties,” he affirmed.

The indices at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges ended higher on Wednesday, the third trading session of the week, with most companies registering price gains, while turnover increased in Dhaka and declined in Chattogram. At the end of the day’s trading, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, advanced by 26 points. Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES gained 5 points while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip companies, edged up by 1 point. Out of the 397 companies that traded on the DSE, 277 saw price appreciation, 69 declined and 51 remained unchanged. In all three categories—A, B, and Z—the majority of stocks posted gains. Particularly in the A category, which includes companies with consistent dividend payouts, 155 out of 217 companies recorded price increases. In contrast, 41 companies declined while 21 remained unchanged. In the DSE block market, shares worth Tk 7 crore from 23 companies were traded. Lovello Ice Cream led the block trades with shares worth Tk 2 crore. Trading begins on a positive note in stock markets amid index gains Overall, the total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 479 crore, up from Tk 464 crore in the previous session. Desh Garments topped the gainers’ list on the DSE with a 10 percent price increase, while International Leasing and Financial Services suffered the highest loss, falling by 5 percent. Chattogram Also Sees Gains Like Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended higher, with its overall index rising by 90 points. Of the 210 companies that traded on the CSE, 140 advanced, 44 declined and 26 remained unchanged. However, total turnover in the CSE dropped significantly to Tk 5 crore, down from Tk 25 crore in the previous session. Islamic Finance and Investment led the gainers in Chattogram with an 11 percent rise, while Popular Life Insurance saw the steepest fall, losing 8 percent.

Both Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on Sunday with index gains and a majority of share prices rising, although Chattogram saw a drop in turnover despite the upward trend. At the end of the day’s session, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) advanced by 6 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES gained 2 points, while the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip companies, shed 3 points. Out of the 394 companies that traded on the DSE, prices increased for 186, declined for 148 and remained unchanged for 60. Share prices rose across all three categories — A, B, and Z — with a notable rise in A-category companies that are generally recognised for offering dividends. Stock market begins week with index making gains in Dhaka, Chattogram Among the 217 A-category firms, 101 advanced, 87 declined and 29 remained unchanged. The DSE’s block market recorded transactions worth Tk 28 crore involving 37 companies. Lovello topped the chart with block trades worth Tk 4.6 crore. Overall, the DSE recorded a total turnover of Tk 494 crore, slightly up from Tk 478 crore in the previous session. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited led the DSE gainers, with its share price rising by 9.82 percent, while Aman Cotton Fibrous Limited ended as the worst performer, losing 5 percent. Uptrend Also in Chattogram Like Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an increase in its key index, which climbed by 79 points. Out of 232 companies traded on the CSE, share prices advanced for 128, declined for 73, and remained unchanged for 31. The turnover, however, dropped to Tk 35 crore from the previous session’s Tk 60 crore. Singer Bangladesh topped the CSE gainers with a 9.94 percent rise, while Regent Textile Mills was the worst performer, shedding 10 percent.

Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges saw upward momentum on Thursday, the final working day of the week, as key indices rose alongside gains in the majority of listed companies and increased turnover. During the first two hours of trading, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced by 46 points. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 9 points, while the DS30 index, which comprises blue-chip companies, rose by 21 points. In the early session, prices of 291 companies increased, while 43 declined and 61 remained unchanged. Stocks mixed in early trade; Dhaka rises, Chattogram slips The turnover at the DSE during this period exceeded Tk 230 crore, indicating heightened investor participation. Meanwhile, at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index climbed by 82 points during the morning session. Of the 143 companies traded, prices of 92 advanced, 27 declined and 24 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 23.37 crore during the first half of trading.

Trading on the country’s stock markets continued on a downward trend on the final working day of the week, with most listed companies experiencing a fall in share prices on both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses. During the first half of the session, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the DSEX, dropped by 7 points. The Shariah-based DSES index also declined by 1 point, while the DS30 index, which represents blue-chip companies, edged up by 1 point. The majority of companies traded on the DSE saw their share prices fall. Out of all participating companies, prices rose for 90, declined for 201, and remained unchanged for 98. The total value of shares and units traded on the DSE in the first half stood at over Tk 135 crore. Dhaka stocks edge up, Chattogram faces decline Meanwhile, on the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index dropped by 5 points. Among the 125 companies that participated in trading on the CSE, prices increased for 47, fell for 56, and remained unchanged for 22. The CSE recorded over Tk 5 crore in share and unit transactions during the first half of the trading session.

Trading on the country’s two stock exchanges resumed on Sunday with an uptrend in key indices, as investors returned after a 10-day Eid holiday. But, most listed issues ended in the red despite the index gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX gained 14 points to close the day higher. The Shariah-based DSES remained unchanged, while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip stocks, added 9 points. Of the 392 issues traded during the session, 145 advanced, 179 declined, and 68 remained unchanged. Despite the rise in the key index, the majority of companies under the 'A' and 'Z' categories saw price erosion. Among 214 firms in the ‘A’ category—generally considered well-performing dividend-paying companies—80 advanced, while 96 declined and 38 remained unchanged. Stock markets in Bangladesh reopen with decline after Eid holidays The turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 263 crore, up from Tk 224 crore recorded on 4 June, the last trading session before the Eid holidays. In the block market, 17 companies accounted for transactions worth Tk 13.2 crore, with Lovello topping the list by trading shares worth Tk 6.7 crore. Asiatic Laboratories Limited was the top gainer on the DSE, registering a 10 percent rise, while Phoenix Insurance saw the steepest decline, falling by 8 percent. CSE Mirrors DSE Gains The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended higher, with its overall index gaining 45 points during the day’s trading. A total of 146 issues were traded on the CSE, of which 71 advanced, 53 declined and 22 remained unchanged. The turnover at the port city bourse rose to Tk 10.83 crore from Tk 10.12 crore in the previous session. As in Dhaka, Asiatic Laboratories led the gainers’ list with a 10 percent jump, while Midland Bank plunged by over 9 percent to become the worst performer on the CSE.

The country’s stock markets closed on a positive note on the last trading day on Wednesday before the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with key indices rising in Dhaka and Chattogram and most company shares posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX increased by 44 points. The Shariah-based DSES index rose 11 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index gained 16 points. Out of 396 companies traded at the DSE, 277 saw their share prices rise, 55 declined and 64 remained unchanged. Shares advanced across all three categories — A, B and Z — with category A, which includes dividend-paying companies, showing notable gains. Of the 218 companies in category A, 160 gained in value, 28 declined, and 30 remained unchanged. In the DSE block market, shares worth Tk 15.80 crore were traded among 32 companies. Lovello led with Tk 8.40 crore worth of shares changing hands. Dhaka stocks extend losses, Chattogram index edges up The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 224 crore, down slightly from Tk 229 crore recorded the previous day. Sonargaon Textiles led the gainers with a 9.63% increase, while Northern Jute Manufacturing Company fell the most, dropping 7.69%. Meanwhile, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw positive movement as its overall index gained 48 points. Among 169 companies traded, 84 witnessed price increases, 54 declined and 31 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE rose to Tk 10.12 crore from Tk 9.90 crore the previous session. Sonali Life Insurance topped the gainers with a 9.83% rise, while Paramount Insurance fell more than 9% to the bottom. Both stock exchanges will remain closed for 10 days from June 7 to June 14 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Trading will resume on June 15 as per the regular schedule.

Dhaka’s stock market slipped further on the third trading day of the week, while Chattogram’s bourse closed with a marginal gain on Tuesday. Most shares on both exchanges ended lower despite the mixed movement in indices. The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, dropped 24 points at the end of the session. The Shariah-based DSES lost 6 points, while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip stocks, fell by 9 points. Of the 394 issues traded on the DSE, 93 advanced, 239 declined and 62 remained unchanged. Prices fell across all three categories—A, B, and Z. In the A-category, which includes well-performing, dividend-paying companies, 60 out of 215 saw gains, while 128 declined and 27 remained flat. In the DSE’s block market, shares worth Tk 5.60 crore changed hands across 22 companies. SEML Lecture Equity Management Fund topped the block trades with transactions worth Tk 1.20 crore. The turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 229 crore, down from Tk 275 crore in the previous session. Bangladesh’s stock markets begin week on positive note Sonali Aansh Industries gained the most on the DSE, advancing 9.20 percent, while Midland Bank was the day’s worst performer, losing 9 percent. Chattogram Sees Modest Uptick Meanwhile, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) closed slightly higher, with its overall index gaining 3 points. Out of 176 issues traded, 59 advanced, 81 declined and 36 remained unchanged. The total turnover on the CSE stood at Tk 9.90 crore, slightly lower than the previous day’s Tk 10.34 crore. Familytex Bangladesh was the top gainer on the CSE with a price rise of 8.70 percent, while Phoenix Finance First Mutual Fund led the losers, shedding more than 9 percent.

All indices on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges fell on the second trading day of the week on Sunday, with most participating companies witnessing a decline in share prices. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX dropped by 29 points. The Shariah-based DSES index lost 6 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 declined by 8 points. Out of 400 companies that took part in the trading, most experienced a fall in prices. Prices rose for 102 companies, fell for 241, while 57 remained unchanged. Share prices dropped across all categories — A, B, and Z. In Category A, which includes companies known for paying dividends, 55 out of 221 saw price gains. Prices declined for 142, while 24 remained unchanged. The prices of most mutual funds also declined. Out of 36 funds, 29 recorded losses, only one advanced, and six remained unchanged. Market swings amid volatile trading at DSE and CSE In the DSE block market, shares worth Tk 9.25 crore were traded from 23 companies. DBH Finance topped the block trade chart, selling shares worth Tk 1.5 crore. The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 292 crore for the day, up from Tk 262 crore in the previous session. Sonargaon Textile emerged as the top gainer on the DSE with a 9.71 percent price increase, while First Bangladesh Fixed Income Fund dropped the most, losing over 9.76 percent. Indices Fall in Chattogram as Well Similar to Dhaka, indices also declined at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE). The overall index at the CSE dropped by 78 points during the day's trading. Of the 236 companies that participated, 88 saw their prices rise, 118 declined, and 30 remained unchanged. The CSE reported a total turnover of Tk 10 crore, up from Tk 9.19 crore in the previous session. City Insurance topped the gainers’ list at the CSE with a 9.87 percent rise in price, while Bangladesh Lamps led the losers, shedding nearly 10 percent.