The final trading session of the week saw a decline in indices on both the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges on Thursday. Despite the drop in indices, share and unit transactions in the stock exchanges witnessed an increase. On the day, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell by 5 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES also declined, whereas the selective blue-chip DS-30 index rose by 6 points. The total transaction value at the DSE stood at Tk 497 crore for the day, up from Tk 482 crore in the previous session. Out of the 397 companies that participated in the trading, most saw a decline in share prices. While 138 companies recorded a price increase, 199 companies saw a drop, and 60 remained unchanged. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading In terms of category-wise performance, the majority of shares in the A and B categories experienced a price decline. Meanwhile, the Z category remained relatively neutral, with 34 of the 95 traded companies gaining in value, another 34 declining, and 27 remaining unchanged. In the block market, 24.90 lakh shares of 30 companies were traded for a total value of Tk 17.44 crore. Khan Brothers led the transactions, selling shares worth Tk 3.99 crore. Midas Financing PLC topped the DSE gainers' list with a 9.30% price increase, while United Commercial Bank saw the biggest drop, losing 6.92% of its value. Decline in Chittagong Similar to Dhaka, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw a decline in indices. The overall index of the CSE dropped by 7 points. Despite the index fall, the total trading volume at the CSE increased. The stock exchange recorded transactions worth Tk 8.47 crore, compared to Tk 6.94 crore in the previous session. Among the 188 companies that participated in trading at the CSE, 80 witnessed a price increase, 79 saw a decline, while 29 remained unchanged. DSE announces new trading hours for Ramadan Sonar Bangla Insurance Limited led the gainers at the CSE with a 10% increase, whereas Central Insurance Company Limited registered the highest loss, declining by 9.91%.

Asian stocks rose on Monday following a strong rally in U.S. markets, marking the best day since November’s election, and amid stronger-than-expected factory data from China. Later in the day, Chinese officials were scheduled to brief the media on Beijing's efforts to boost consumer spending. Economists argue that increased consumer spending is essential for reviving the economy, though most have called for broader reforms to build confidence and enhance purchasing power. Bangladesh's leading light engineering firms participate in Comex Singapore 2025 Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.3%, reaching 24,276.64, while the Shanghai Composite rose by 0.6% to 3,429.30. China's industrial output increased nearly 6% in the first two months of the year compared to last year, and retail sales grew by 4%. However, there was continued weakness in the property market, with home prices falling and real estate investment down nearly 10% from the previous year. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index rose 1.3% to 37,539.36, while Seoul's Kospi surged 1.7% to 2,608.68. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.6%, reaching 7,838.20, and Taiwan’s Taiex rose by 0.9%. In contrast, Bangkok’s SET index dropped 0.7%. On Wall Street, U.S. stocks surged on Friday, but the market still ended its fourth consecutive losing week, the longest streak since August. The S&P 500 climbed 2.1%, recovering from a correction, closing at 5,638.94. This followed a sharp decline that began less than a month ago. The last significant rally occurred the day after President Donald Trump's election, when optimism was high about his return to the White House. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.7% to 41,488.19, while the Nasdaq composite gained 2.6% to 17,754.09. Ulta Beauty saw a 13.7% surge after reporting better-than-expected profits for the quarter. The market was further supported by gains in Big Tech and AI-related stocks, which had been under pressure due to concerns that their prices had risen too much in the AI frenzy. Nvidia rose 5.3%, reducing its 2025 losses to under 10%, while Apple increased by 1.8%, cutting its weekly loss that had initially been on track to be its worst since the 2020 COVID-19 crash. Senate actions to avoid a partial U.S. government shutdown also helped ease some market fears. However, the biggest uncertainty remains the escalating trade war, with questions about how much economic pain President Trump is willing to inflict through tariffs and other policies to reshape the country and world. Trump has said he aims to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and reduce the size of the government workforce. Although stock prices may be near completing their adjustment for tariffs scheduled to begin in April, concerns about the impact of federal spending cuts on the economy are expected to persist. U.S. households and businesses have reported declining confidence due to the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s shifting policies, raising fears that reduced spending could slow economic growth. A preliminary survey by the University of Michigan released on Friday revealed that consumer sentiment had fallen for the third consecutive month, primarily due to concerns about the future, even though the job market and economy remain relatively strong. Gold price increases by Tk 2,613 per bhori in Bangladesh In early Monday trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil increased by 48 cents to $67.66 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 49 cents to $71.07 per barrel. The U.S. dollar gained slightly against the Japanese yen, rising to 148.93 from 148.81, while the euro dropped slightly to $1.0880 from $1.0882.

While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) maintained a strong position in Dhaka's capital market over the past week, the banking sector faced a significant setback following its previous upward trend. During the last five trading days, the SME index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) surged by 3.58%. The index, which began the week at 970 points, increased by 34 points to close at 1,005 points. Not only the SME sector but also DSE’s main index saw an increase of 21 points by the end of the week. Besides, the selective blue-chip index, DS30, rose by 11 points, while the Shariah-based index gained 4 points. On the other hand, despite several weeks of bullish momentum, the banking sector faced a notable decline. Share prices in the banking sector dropped by 24.37% over the past week. As share prices began to decline, investors reduced their trading activities in the banking sector, resulting in a 25.30% decrease in the sector’s overall trading volume. Out of the 36 listed banks, share prices increased for 15 banks, declined for 16 and remained unchanged for 5. Alongside the banking sector, the financial institutions sector also struggled during the past five trading days. Among the participating financial companies, share prices increased for only 3 firms, fell for 13, and remained unchanged for 7. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading Although indices saw gains, most companies in the market experienced price declines last week. Against the rise of 176 companies, share prices of 184 companies fell, while 34 companies remained unchanged. After an initial downturn on the first trading day of the week, March 9, investor sell-offs increased during the subsequent upturns. By the last trading day, 13 March, the average daily transaction volume on the Dhaka Stock Exchange stood at Tk 390 crore, compared to Tk 362 crore in the previous week. This represents a 7.78% increase in the average daily transaction volume over the week. The most traded stocks on the DSE last week were Orion Infusion, Beach Hatchery and Lovello. Among them, Orion Infusion topped the list with a 6.12% increase in trading volume. A majority of the top price-gaining stocks were from the B and Z categories, with only three A-category companies making it to the top 10 list. At the end of the weekly trading session, B-category company S Alam Cold Rolled Steels topped the price-gain chart. On the other hand, the biggest loser of the week was A-category company Alif Industries Limited, which saw an 11.47% drop in its share price over the week. Commenting on the dominance of weaker companies in the market, Minhaz Mannan Emon, a director at the DSE, stated that the stock market has yet to return to its normal state. He pointed out that market manipulators continue to take advantage of weak companies, while some investors invest in these stocks in an attempt to recover their losses quickly. As a result, B and Z category companies often dominate the top-performing stock lists. A member of the stock market reform task force, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that reform efforts have already begun, but investor confidence is yet to be fully restored. He noted that once investors regain confidence, liquidity flow in the market will improve. Market analysts believe that the stock market will regain momentum if reputable companies invest in the market and foreign companies operating in Bangladesh launch Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

The uptrend in the stock market continues, with both the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges reporting increased trading on the third trading day of the week, Tuesday. Along with the rise in the main indexes, the prices of most companies' stocks and overall trading volume have also surged. On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the main index, DSEX, rose by 8 points. The two other indices—Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip stock index DS-30—also saw increases, with both rising by 4 points each. Most stocks on the DSE experienced a price increase. Out of 397 companies that participated in the trading, the stock prices of 182 companies went up, while 138 saw a decrease and 77 remained unchanged. Bangladesh’s stock market plunges on week’s first trading day In terms of category-wise performance, stocks in the 'A' category, which represents well-performing companies, and 'B' category stocks, representing mid-level companies, saw price hikes. But the 'Z' category, which includes companies with lower performance, saw a decline in stock prices. Among the 97 companies in this category, 31 saw price increases, while 42 experienced a drop, and 24 companies had unchanged stock prices. Of the 36 mutual funds that traded, the prices of most remained unchanged. In contrast, 12 mutual funds saw price increases, while 7 experienced a decrease. In the block market, 29 companies participated in trading, with shares worth 21.67 crore taka being sold. Beach Hatchery led the pack with the highest sales, reaching 7.82 crore taka. In terms of performance, S Alam Cold Rolled Steels saw a notable price increase of 10%, topping the list, while Summit Power Limited experienced a 6.29% drop, landing at the bottom of the market. After six consecutive trading days, the total transaction on the DSE has now reached the 400 crore taka mark. The day’s total trading amounted to 412 crore taka in shares and units, a rise from the previous day’s 338 crore taka. Growth Trend Continues in Chattogram Alongside Dhaka, Chattogram’s stock market is also experiencing an upward trend in its indexes. On the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index increased by 35 points. Out of the 205 companies involved in trading, 102 saw their stock prices rise, while 68 experienced a decrease and 35 remained unchanged. The total trading volume on the CSE was Tk 11 crore, a significant rise from the previous day's 4 Tk crore. Among the top performers, Legacy Footwear Limited saw a 10% increase in its stock price, while Phoenix Insurance Limited dropped by 10%, placing it at the bottom of the list.

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. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading 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. DSE announces new trading hours for Ramadan 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.

The past week has seen persistent declines in the stock market index, reduced trading volume, and internal conflicts within the regulatory body, all contributing to the ongoing instability. Over the last five trading days, despite a slight recovery in the final two sessions, the overall market trend remained negative. The Dhaka Stock Exchange’s (DSE) benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 43 points. Starting at 5,247 points on 2 March, the index dropped to 5,203 points by the closing session on March 6. Meanwhile, the blue-chip DS30 index shed 15 points, while the Shariah-based DSES index declined by 6 points over the week. The SME index experienced a severe downturn, falling below 1,000 points after a continuous decline. The DMMA index dropped from 1,017 points to 970 points, marking a 4.65% decrease from the previous week. Among the traded companies, most saw a decline in their share prices. Out of 289 companies that experienced a drop, only 86 recorded a price increase, while 20 remained unchanged. Trading volume in Dhaka's stock market fell by 28.79% in one week. Bangladesh’s stock market sees slight recovery after consecutive declines The daily average turnover, which had previously exceeded Tk 500 crore, plummeted to Tk 300 crore. Simultaneously, market capitalisation declined by 1.90%. Only three sectors—energy, paper, and leather—saw price increases throughout the week. In contrast, major sectors witnessed a significant downturn. The banking sector suffered a 27.61% decline in share prices, with trading volume decreasing by 31.91%. Out of 36 listed banks, 23 recorded a price drop, while only 4 banks witnessed an increase. The financial institutions sector faced an even worse situation, with a 29.49% drop in share prices and a 40.95% decline in trading volume. Among 23 listed financial institutions, 19 experienced a decline, 3 saw an increase, and 1 remained unchanged. The general and life insurance sectors witnessed massive sell-offs. Over five trading days, the general insurance sector saw a 43.23% decrease in share prices, while the life insurance sector faced a 59.16% drop. Top Performers and Market Trends Orion Infusion Limited recorded the highest turnover in Dhaka’s stock market, averaging Tk 21.46 crore in daily transactions. Prime Bank secured the second position, while Beach Hatchery Limited ranked third. In the block market, transactions worth Tk 114.70 crore took place. Prime Bank led with Tk 40 crore in transactions, followed by Beach Hatchery with Tk 18.80 crore. Progressive Life Insurance topped the gainers' list, with its share price increasing by 17.74%. On the other hand, S Alam Cold Rolled Steels Limited suffered the most, with a 14.83% decline. Chittagong Stock Market Also Struggles Similar to Dhaka, Chittagong’s stock market witnessed a declining trend. The overall index started at 14,633 points and fell to 14,502 points by the end of the trading week. Among 329 traded companies, 215 saw price declines, while 29 remained unchanged. Only 85 companies recorded price gains. Dhaka, Chattogram stock markets slump as indices, turnover decline Tasrifa Industries Limited topped the decliners’ list, losing 17.5% in share value over the week. After performing well in February, S Alam Cold Rolled Steels Limited saw a price drop of nearly 17%. Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals Limited led the gainers, with its share price rising by 16.98%. National Tea Company Limited, a Z-category firm, saw a 16.58% increase. The most traded stock in Chittagong was Robi, a leading telecom company. Regulatory Turmoil in BSEC In addition to the stock market downturn, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) faced unprecedented internal unrest. Since joining in August 2024, current Chairman Rashed Maksud has been under fire due to continuous market declines, drawing criticism from general investors. Investors and brokerage officials have frequently voiced concerns in the media, stating that the commission’s reform measures, which ignore market sentiment, could further worsen conditions. During the market downturn, general investors demanded Maksud’s resignation, staging protests in Motijheel and even locking the commission’s main gate. Electronic VAT machines made mandatory at highway restaurants to halt cheating: NBR The crisis deepened as BSEC employees turned against Maksud, demanding his resignation. On 5 March, officials and employees of the commission confined the chairman and other commissioners in protest. Security forces later intervened to release them. However, Maksud made it clear that he would not step down. Protesters have warned of an indefinite strike if Maksud does not resign. If the situation remains unresolved, operational paralysis at BSEC is expected from 9 March. A director of DSE, speaking anonymously, stated, “For the past 15 years, BSEC has been operating arbitrarily. These unilateral actions have frustrated stakeholders. Now, internal discontent within the commission itself is sending a negative signal to the market.” Market analysts warn that unless the regulatory crisis is swiftly addressed and the stock market reform task force’s recommendations are gradually implemented, Bangladesh’s stock market may face prolonged instability.

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

After three consecutive days of decline, the stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram witnessed a slight rise in indices on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index, DSEX, increased by 2 points. The other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30, saw marginal gains within decimal points. Despite the index increase, the majority of companies listed on the DSE experienced a drop in share prices. The daily transaction volume of shares and units also declined. The total transaction value stood at Tk 318 crore, down from Tk 338 crore on the previous trading day. Out of the 397 traded companies, 123 saw an increase in share prices, 184 witnessed a decline, while 90 remained unchanged. Banks disbursed Tk19215 crore of agriculture and rural credit in 7 months In terms of category-wise performance, most companies in the A, B, and Z categories registered price drops. Among the 36 mutual funds traded, the majority remained unchanged, with six gaining in value and ten declining. All three corporate bonds traded on the DSE saw a decrease in prices. Additionally, there were no transactions in government securities on Wednesday. In the block market, 30 companies sold 60 lakh shares worth Tk 17 crore. Beach Hatchery led this segment, selling 7.6 lakh shares for Tk 8.12 crore. Hakkani Pulp & Paper Mills Limited topped the gainers’ list with a 9.90% price increase, while Sonargaon Textile Limited suffered the highest loss, dropping by 9.28%. Slight Uptick in Chattogram Similar to Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a modest increase in its overall index, which rose by 4 points. Of the 208 traded companies, 86 saw a rise in share prices, 86 declined, and 36 remained unchanged. Despite the index increase, the trading volume at CSE was lower compared to the previous day. The total value of transactions amounted to Tk 3.61 crore, down from Tk 4.37 crore. Legacy Footwear Limited emerged as the top gainer at the CSE, with a price increase of 9.81%, while Eastern Insurance Company Limited recorded the biggest drop, losing 9.88% in value.

The stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram have been experiencing a continuous decline since the beginning of this trading week, a trend that persisted on the third consecutive day (Tuesday). The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) – the DSEX- dropped by 26 points, bringing the total loss over three days to 53 points. Last week, on the final trading day (27 February), the DSEX stood at 5,247 points, which has now declined to 5,194 points. Stock market manipulated for political gains: Amir Khosru   Other indices of the Dhaka market also suffered losses. The Shariah-based DSES fell by 4 points, while the DS30, which tracks select blue-chip stocks, declined by 8 points. In addition to falling indices, overall trading volume has also decreased. The total turnover for the day stood at Tk 338 crore, compared to Tk 381 crore the previous day. Out of the 396 companies that participated in the trading, only 65 saw an increase in share prices, while 267 registered a decline, and 64 remained unchanged. Stock market declines after 3-day rally Stock prices across all categories—A, B, and Z—were predominantly on a downward trend. Among the 37 mutual funds traded, only 2 gained in value, 15 declined, and 20 remained unchanged. Apart from the main index, the SME index of the DSE also witnessed a significant downturn. The DSMEX dropped by 23 points, marking a 2.33% decline from the previous day. Additionally, the trading volume in small and medium-sized listed companies hit rock bottom, with shares and units worth only Tk 1.81 crore changing hands, down from Tk 5.46 crore the previous day. Among DSE-listed companies, Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals Limited saw the highest price gain of 9.52%, while Sonargaon Textile Limited suffered the biggest loss, with its price dropping by 7.96%. In the block market, a total of 20 companies traded 17 lakh shares worth Tk 8 crore. ACI Limited led this segment, selling 1.5 lakh shares for Tk 2.47 crore. Significant Decline in Chattogram The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a sharp decline alongside Dhaka. The overall index of the CSE fell by 82 points during the day’s trading. Among the 227 companies traded, 51 recorded price increases, 149 declined, and 27 remained unchanged. However, unlike the DSE, the CSE saw a slight increase in turnover. The total trading value at the CSE on Tuesday stood at Tk 4.37 crore, compared to Tk 3.31 crore the previous day. Bangladesh Lamps PLC led the CSE with a price gain of 9.97%, while Paramount Insurance PLC suffered the biggest loss, dropping by 9.98%. END/UNB/MM/SAM/

The stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram faced another day of decline on Monday on the second trading session of the week, with key indices falling and trading volume dropping significantly across both bourses. The main DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell by 16 points. Besides, Shariah-based DSES index fell by 4 points, while the DS30 index, which represents blue-chip stocks, declined by 5 points. The total turnover at the DSE fell to Tk 381 crore, down from Tk 421 crore on the previous day. Due to this continuous two-day decline, total share and unit transactions have dropped to the Tk 300 crore range, the lowest in the past 15 days. Out of 396 companies traded on the DSE, share prices increased for 98, declined for 230, and remained unchanged for 68. Across different categories—A, B, and Z—the majority of shares experienced a downturn. Among 37 mutual funds, only three saw price increases, while 16 declined, and 18 remained unchanged. In the block market, a total of 23 companies traded 6.8 million shares worth Tk 22.25 crore. Prime Bank recorded the highest transaction in this segment, selling 5.4 million shares worth Tk 13.84 crore. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading Despite the overall market downturn, the SME index in Dhaka saw a slight increase, rising by 4 points. However, the majority of SME stocks still experienced price drops. Among the 18 companies traded in this category, only two witnessed price gains, while 13 declined, and three remained unchanged. Shinepukur Ceramics, which had the lowest trading volume in the previous session, saw a 9.94% price increase, making it the top gainer. On the other hand, Shurwid Industries Limited suffered a 6.5% decline, ranking as the worst performer. Chattogram Also Faces Decline Similar to Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a downturn, with its overall index falling by 22 points. Among the 215 companies traded on the CSE, share prices increased for 61, declined for 111, and remained unchanged for 43. Along with the index drop, trading volume also fell at the CSE, with total transactions amounting to Tk 3.3 crore for the day, compared to Tk 5.16 crore in the previous session. Anlima Yarn Dyeing Limited led the gainers at the CSE, with a 10% price increase, while Bangladesh General Insurance Company suffered the biggest loss, declining by 9.79%. DSE opens lower, CSE sees early gains The consecutive declines in both markets reflect ongoing uncertainty among investors, with low trading volumes indicating a lack of confidence in market stability.