Stock indices in both Dhaka and Chittagong's stock markets saw a decline on the fourth trading day of the week on Wednesday. While all the indices dropped in both markets, overall trading volume increased. The main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, decreased by 2 points. Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES dropped by 1 point and the DS-30 index fell by more than half a point. Despite the decline in the indices, trading volume saw an increase compared to the previous day. A total of Tk 482 crore worth of shares and units were traded on the DSE, up from Tk 451 crore the previous day. The share prices of most companies participating in the trading session fell. Out of 395 companies, 150 saw price increases, while 186 companies experienced price declines. The prices of shares for 59 companies remained unchanged throughout the day. Stock market trends maintain upward momentum in Dhaka, Chattogram In terms of categories, the majority of shares in the A and Z categories saw price declines, while most shares in the B category saw price increases. Of the 82 companies in the mid-range B category, 39 saw price increases, 33 saw price decreases, and 10 experienced no change in share prices. Among mutual funds, 24 out of the 36 listed companies experienced price increases. Four companies saw a decrease in prices, while the prices of eight companies remained unchanged. In the block market, shares worth Tk 26.92 crore were sold from 26 companies. Among these, Bank Asia saw the highest trading value, selling shares worth Tk 10.78 crore in the block market. Of the companies traded on the DSE, Prime Finance First Mutual Fund was at the top with a 10% price increase, while Tallu Spinning Mills was at the bottom with a 3.39% price decrease. Chittagong Market Also Sees Decline Similar to Dhaka, Chittagong's stock market also experienced a decline. The overall index of the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) fell by over 1 point. Despite the decline in the index, trading volume increased in the CSE as well. A total of Tk 6.94 crore worth of shares and units were traded on the CSE, compared to Tk 3.83 crore the previous day. Out of 193 companies that participated in the trading session, 86 saw price increases, 79 experienced price declines, and 28 saw no change in prices. In the CSE, Padma Islamic Life Insurance Limited led the market with a 10% price increase, while Beach Hatchery Limited saw the largest price decline, down 9.97%.

Dhaka's stock market faced a continuous two-day downturn, while Chattogram's market declined on the second day after an initial rise on Monday. On the day, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped by 16 points. The other two indices also followed a downward trend, with the Shariah-based DSES decreasing by 1 point and the blue-chip DS30 index falling by 6 points. Among the 396 companies that took part in trading, the majority saw a decline in share prices. While the prices of 97 companies rose, 221 saw a drop and 78 remained unchanged. Across all three categories—A, B, and Z—most companies experienced a downward trend. Out of 36 mutual funds traded, the prices of most remained unchanged, while 9 saw an increase and 10 faced a decline. In the block market, shares worth Tk 1.93 billion were traded across 27 companies, with Express Insurance Limited leading the way with shares worth Tk 618 million changing hands. After the first hour of trading, share prices began to drop, triggering a selling spree in the DSE. As a result, despite the declining index, trading activity increased significantly in Dhaka’s market. DSE, stakeholders vow to work with BSEC to restore investors’ confidence DSE recorded transactions worth Tk 5.05 billion in a single day, the highest in 13 trading days. On the previous trading day, the transaction volume stood at Tk 4.48 billion. Mozaffar Hossain Spinning Mills Limited topped the DSE gainers’ list with a 10% increase in share price, while National Bank Limited saw the biggest loss, dropping by more than 4.5%. Chattogram Also Declines Similar to Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed a decline, with the overall index dropping by 27 points. Of the 189 companies that traded, 99 saw a decline, 69 recorded gains, and 21 remained unchanged. Along with the index, trading activity in the CSE also decreased. The total transaction value for the day stood at Tk 400 million, compared to Tk 470 million on the previous trading day. Mixed trends in stock markets: DSE gains, CSE declines in early trading ICB AMCL Third Mutual Fund led the CSE gainers, with its share price rising by 9.76%, while Samorita Hospital suffered the biggest loss, falling by 9.93%.

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 stock markets in Dhaka and Chittagong continued to experience an upward trend on Wednesday, with the main index in Dhaka rising by 16 points. This follows the upward momentum seen over the last two days, with most companies seeing their share prices increase. On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the DSEX, which is the primary index, increased by 16 points. The Shariah-based DSES index saw a rise of 2 points, while the DS-30, which tracks select blue-chip companies, increased by 4 points. In terms of trading volume, the Dhaka market saw a turnover exceeding Tk 45 billion, marking the highest of the week. The turnover was up from the previous day's Tk 41.2 billion. Among the 398 companies listed on the DSE, 191 experienced price increases, 140 saw declines, and 67 remained unchanged. Most companies in the A and B categories saw a rise in share prices, while the companies in the Z category experienced a mix of price increases and declines, with the number of gaining and losing stocks being equal. In total, 39 companies in the Z category saw their share prices either rise or fall, while 19 remained unchanged. Stock market sees increased trading amid constant growth in indexes Mutual funds listed on the DSE saw mostly stable prices, with 13 funds experiencing price increases and 5 seeing declines. In the block market, 37 lakh shares from 39 companies were traded, generating a total value of Tk 1.795 billion. Among these, Singer Bangladesh Ltd. recorded the highest value, selling shares worth Tk 440 million. Golden Harvest Agro Industries topped the DSE with a 10% price increase, while Midland Bank, with a 5.78% decrease, held the lowest position in the market. Chittagong Stock Market Shows Similar Growth Similarly, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw its overall index increase by 72 points. Among the 220 companies involved in trading, 118 saw their prices rise, 64 saw declines, and 38 remained unchanged. However, despite the rise in indices and the majority of companies' prices increasing, overall trading volume in Chittagong decreased compared to the previous day. The total turnover for the day stood at Tk 52 million, a significant drop from Tk 119 million recorded on the previous day. Hami Industries PLC led the CSE with a 10% increase in share prices, while Peninsula Chittagong PLC was at the bottom, seeing a 9.63% drop in its share price.

Wall Street’s sell-off is slowing on Tuesday, for now at least, following a scary stretch where worries about the economy and tariffs sent it close to 9% below its all-time high. The S&P 500 was down 0.3% in early trading. While still a loss, such a modest move would be a respite after the main measure of Wall Street’s health swung by at least 1%, up or down, seven times in the last eight days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 202 points, or 0.5%, as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time. A day earlier, it had been down more than 1,100 points at one point. The Nasdaq composite was virtually unchanged. Several Big Tech stocks held steadier after getting walloped in recent months. Elon Musk’s Tesla rose 1.1%, for example. President Donald Trump even said he would buy a Tesla in a show of support for “Elon’s ‘baby.’ ” A day earlier, the electric-vehicle company’s stock tumbled 15.4% to deepen its loss for the young year so far to 45%. Trump blamed political opponents who are “trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla,” as Musk leads efforts in Washington to cut spending by the federal government. Other Big Tech superstars, which had led the market to record after record in recent years, also held a bit firmer. Nvidia rose 1.2% to trim its loss for the year so far to 19.3%. It’s struggled as the market’s sell-off has weighed heavily on stocks seen as getting too expensive in Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology. Still, warning signals continue to flash about the economy, where Trump’s on -and- off -again rollout of tariffs has caused confusion and pessimism among U.S. households and businesses. The fear is that whipsaw moves will either hurt the economy directly or create enough uncertainty to drive U.S. companies and consumers into an economy-freezing paralysis. Stocks plunge as Wall Street questions Trump’s economic tolerance Delta Air Lines said late Monday that it’s already seeing the change in confidence and that demand is waning for close-in bookings for flights. That pushed it to roughly halve its forecast for revenue growth in the first three months of 2025, down to a range of 3% to 4% from a range of 7% to 9%. Delta’s stock lost 5.2%. Southwest Airlines also cut its forecast for an important underlying revenue trend, pointing to less government travel, among other reasons. But its stock nevertheless rallied 8.9% after the airline said it would soon begin charging some passengers to check bags and announced changes to encourage its most loyal customers. Oracle dropped 6.4% after the technology giant reported profit and revenue for the latest quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed across Europe and Asia. Stocks rose 0.4% in Shanghai and were nearly unchanged in Hong Kong as China’s annual national congress wrapped up its annual session with some measures to help boost the slowing economy. In the bond market, Treasury yields held steadier after tumbling in recent months on worries about the U.S. economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was holding at 4.22%, where it was late Monday. In January, it was nearing 4.80%.

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.

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 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. Sluggish trading continues in Dhaka Stock Market 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. Record trading in stock markets, highest in three and a half months 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.  

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. Bangladesh Bank sets new time for funds transfer and cheque clearing during Ramadan 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.

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%.