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Trading at the country’s stock markets began on a mixed note on Tuesday, the third working day of the week, with indices rising at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) edged lower. In the first half of the session, the DSE’s benchmark index gained 12 points. The Shariah-based DSES index advanced by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index added 1 point. Most listed companies on the DSE saw price gains, as share prices of 213 companies rose against declines in 102, while 72 issues remained unchanged. The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 260 crore during the period. Stocks advance at DSE, CSE in early trading Meanwhile, at the CSE, the overall CASPI index fell by 2 points in the first half of trading. Despite the index decline, the majority of companies posted gains, with prices of 42 companies rising, 30 falling and 15 remaining unchanged. The turnover at the port city bourse amounted to Tk 40 million in the first half of the session.

Bangladesh’s stock markets posted gains in the first hour of trading on Sunday (January 04, 2026), the opening session of the week, with indices rising at both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses amid broad-based buying. During the first hour, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced by 43 points. Read more: Stocks extend losses for second day at DSE, CSE also slips The Shariah-based DSES index gained 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 16 points. Of the 218 companies traded on the DSE in the first hour, share prices increased for 101 companies, declined for 101, and remained unchanged for 65. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 230 crore within the first hour of trading. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed an upward trend, with its overall index CASPI climbing 68 points. Stocks open lower at DSE, CSE as market extends downtrend At the CSE, prices of shares and units rose for 63 companies, fell for 28, and remained unchanged for 10 during the first hour. The total turnover at the port city bourse stood at over Tk 8.20 crore in the same period.

Trading in the country's stock markets began on a downward trend on Tuesday, with key indices falling and most company shares losing value. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index dropped by 11 points in early trading. The Shariah-based DSES index declined by 3 points, while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip companies, fell by 6 points. Prices dropped for the majority of the traded companies. Of the issues traded, 183 saw a fall in prices, 109 advanced, and 92 remained unchanged. During the first two hours of trading, shares and units worth over Tk 100 crore changed hands on the DSE. Stocks slide sharply in early trading at DSE, CSE Meanwhile, the overall index at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) declined by 6 points. Of the 88 issues traded on the CSE, 45 declined, 29 advanced, and 14 remained unchanged. In the first half of the session, shares and units worth over Tk 5 crore were traded on the CSE.  

Asian stock markets climbed in early trading on Friday, following a third consecutive day of gains on Wall Street, fueled by optimism that the Federal Reserve may move to cut interest rates. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to reach 35,701.38, while South Korea's Kospi advanced 1% to 2,547.39. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.4% to 22,226.19. Meanwhile, China’s Shanghai Composite Index was mostly flat, hovering at 3,297.36. Investor sentiment was lifted by speculation that former President Donald Trump may be easing his stance on tariffs and taking a softer tone toward the Federal Reserve. However, Beijing pushed back on Thursday, stating that China is not currently engaged in active trade talks with the U.S. Elsewhere in the region, Taiwan’s Taiex saw a strong gain of 2.3%, while markets in Australia remained closed in observance of Anzac Day. Growth slows for South Asia, Bangladesh hit too: WB Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up in reports mainly from tech companies like ServiceNow and Texas Instruments, offsetting the uncertainties in the retail sector. Federal Reserve officials boosted expectations for interest rate cuts as they said that they would slash the rate as early as June if Trump’s tariffs hurt the U.S. economy and job market. The S&P 500 charged 2% higher to 5,484.77 and pulled within 11% of its record set earlier this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.2% to 40,093.40, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 2.7% to 17,166.04. In other moves early Friday, U.S. benchmark crude oil gained 13 cents to $62.92 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the international standard, added 22 cents to $66.77 per barrel. The U.S dollar rose to 142.96 Japanese yen from 142.69 yen. The euro edged lower, to $1.1349 from $1.1391.    

Maintaining the ongoing downward trend, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began trading on Tuesday) with losses, as indices in both markets declined. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index fell by 20 points within the first two hours of trading. The other two indices — the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 — also dropped by 4 points each. During the first half of the trading session, the DSE recorded a turnover of Tk 180 crore, with the majority of listed companies experiencing a fall in share prices. Out of the traded securities, prices rose for 203 companies, declined for 133, while 58 remained unchanged. Downward spiral continues in stock market A similar scenario was observed at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), where the overall index dropped by 70 points shortly after trading began. Among the 163 companies that participated in trading at the CSE, share prices increased for 41 companies, declined for 104, and remained unchanged for 18. The total turnover during the first half of the session stood at over Tk 2.75 crore.  

After a nine-day break for Eid-ul-Fitr, the country’s stock markets have resumed regular trading, with mixed performance observed in the early hours of Sunday. On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index DSEX dropped by 28 points during the first two hours of trading. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES index fell by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index edged up by 5 points. Most listed companies on the DSE witnessed a decline in share prices. DSE, 2 other South Asian stock markets unite to drive regional growth Out of the 390 companies traded, prices fell for 267, rose for 97, and remained unchanged for 26. The total turnover on the DSE crossed Tk 200 crore in the first two hours of the trading session. Chattogram Bourse Sees Upward Movement While Dhaka’s market saw a fall in its key index, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a rise in its overall index. During the initial two hours of trading, the CSE’s composite index increased by 45 points. However, similar to the DSE, the majority of participating companies saw a drop in their share prices. Of the 110 companies that traded on the CSE, 43 experienced price gains, 53 declined, and 14 remained unchanged. DSE, stakeholders vow to work with BSEC to restore investors’ confidence The total turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 1.4 crore during the same period. Both bourses are expected to return to full swing as the post-Eid trading atmosphere settles in over the coming days.

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. Sluggish trading continues in Dhaka Stock Market 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. Both stock markets begin week on a positive note 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%.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed record-high trading activity on the third trading day (Tuesday) of the week. For the first time this year, transactions surpassed Tk 600 crore, marking the highest level in the past three and a half months. On Sunday, shares and units worth Tk 602 crore were traded on the DSE. The last time transactions exceeded this figure was on 6 November 2024, when the exchange recorded Tk 650 crore in trades. Alongside the surge in trading volume, all major DSE indices showed upward movement. The benchmark index, DSEX, climbed by 32 points, while the Shariah-based DSES increased by 6 points and the blue-chip index DS30 gained 3 points. Vibrant Stock Market: Over Tk 300 crore traded in two hours Out of 396 participating companies, the share prices of 196 rose, 156 declined and 44 remained unchanged. In the 'A' category, most companies saw an increase in their share prices. But in the 'B' category, 79 companies traded, with 30 witnessing price gains, 43 experiencing declines, and 6 remaining unchanged. Similarly, in the 'Z' category, out of 99 companies, 43 recorded price hikes, 42 faced losses and 14 remained stable. Among the 37 mutual funds traded, 13 saw price increases, 10 experienced declines and 14 remained unchanged. Stock market rises, turnover surpasses Tk 500 crore again In the block market, 91 lakh shares from 32 companies were sold for Tk 16.5 crore. Al-Arafah Islami Bank dominated this segment, selling 17 lakh shares for Tk 3.14 crore—the highest in this category. Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited topped the gainers' list with a 9.90% price increase, while Khulna Printing & Packaging Limited suffered the steepest decline, losing 8.16%. CSE Also Witnesses Uptrend Similar to the DSE, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced an upward trend, with its overall index rising by 135 points. Of the 236 companies traded, 129 saw price increases, 82 recorded losses, and 25 remained unchanged. The CSE recorded a total trading volume of Tk 13 crore, a decline from the previous day's Tk 31 crore. Aramit Cement Limited led the gainers on the CSE with a 10% price increase, while Khulna Printing & Packaging Limited also faced the sharpest decline here, dropping by 9.72%, similar to its performance in the DSE.  

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. BSEC chairman’s resignation demanded to stabilise stock market 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. Won't hesitate to take decisions that can benefit nation: NBR chief 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.

The stock market began the week with a decline, as indices fell on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Sunday. At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX index and the Shariah-based DSES index both dropped by 2 points. But the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, gained 2 points. Despite this, the majority of companies saw a decline in share prices. Weekly Review: Dhaka Stock Market sees gains despite sluggish stocks Out of 409 companies traded on the DSE, 138 recorded price increases, 196 saw declines and 75 remained unchanged. Sector-Wise Performance Across all categories, the majority of companies experienced a drop in share prices: A-category: 101 companies declined, 84 gained, and 45 remained unchanged. B-category: 38 companies saw a decrease, 30 increased, and 11 were unchanged. Z-category: 57 companies declined, 24 gained, and 19 remained unchanged out of 100 traded stocks. Among mutual funds, most remained unchanged. Of the 37 mutual funds traded, 22 saw no change, 9 declined, and 6 registered gains. Bangladesh to export locally produced LSD vaccine in future: Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Meanwhile, in government securities, 10 out of 11 declined, with only one recording a price increase. In the corporate bond segment, one out of four bonds increased in value, while two declined, and one remained stable. Block Market & Trading Volume The DSE block market recorded transactions of 16.70 crore across 27 companies, with 23 lakh shares exchanged. ACI Limited topped this segment, trading shares worth 4.19 crore, amounting to 2.69 lakh shares. Despite the drop in indices, trading volume increased at the DSE. The total turnover stood at 415 crore, up from 401 crore in the previous trading session. Top Gainers & Losers BDCOM Online Limited topped the gainers’ list, with its share price rising 9.92% in a single day. Meanwhile, New Line Clothing Limited saw the sharpest drop, also by 9.92%. CSE Performance The CSE also ended the day in decline, with the overall index falling by 24 points. Of the 190 companies traded, 73 gained, 93 declined, and 24 remained unchanged. Stock market records year’s highest turnover Total turnover at the CSE stood at 4.5 crore. Far East Finance & Investment Limited emerged as the top gainer, rising 10%, while National Feed Mill Limited saw the steepest fall, declining by 10%. Despite early optimism, both stock exchanges closed in the red, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors.