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Trading on the country’s two stock exchanges witnessed an upward trend in early hours on Tuesday, with key indices advancing on both bourses. The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 18 points during the first half of the trading session. The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 14 points. Most of the listed companies saw price appreciation, as share prices of 187 companies increased compared to 122 decliners, while 80 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 450 crore in the first half of the session. Stocks rally in early trade as DSE, CSE indices climb Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also posted gains, with its overall CASPI index rising 43 points during the same period. Out of the traded issues, 67 companies recorded price gains, while 33 declined and 31 remained unchanged. The CSE registered a turnover of Tk 10 crore in the first half of trading.

Trading at the country’s two bourses advanced in early hours on Monday, the second working day of the week, with major indices posting notable gains amid increased investor participation. The benchmark DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose 61 points in the first half of the session. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 7 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 23 points, reflecting a broad-based upward trend. Most of the listed companies saw price appreciation. Of the traded issues, 343 advanced, 21 declined and 24 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 360 crore in the first half of the trading session. A similar upward momentum was observed at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). The CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) rose 106 points during the same period. Stocks slide in early trade as DSEX loses 20 points Among the traded issues at the CSE, 66 advanced, 25 declined and 20 remained unchanged. The port city bourse recorded a turnover of Tk 8 crore in the first half of the session.

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) edged up marginally on Sunday, the first trading day of the week, recovering from early losses in the final hour of trading, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) failed to rebound. The DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, rose by 1 point at the close after remaining in negative territory for most of the session. Of the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES remained unchanged, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced by 6 points. Stocks slide in early trade as DSEX loses 20 points Most of the issues declined on the DSE as prices of 194 companies fell against 123 gainers, while 71 remained unchanged. The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 568 crore, up from Tk 559 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares worth Tk 16 crore from 25 companies were traded, with Summit Alliance Port Limited dominating the segment with shares worth Tk 9 crore. Sonargaon Textiles Limited topped the gainers’ list on the DSE, advancing 9 percent, while Asiatic Laboratories Limited was the worst loser, shedding 9.5 percent. Meanwhile, the CSE witnessed a sharp fall as its overall index CASPI declined by 46 points. Of the traded issues, 93 declined, 44 advanced and 13 remained unchanged. Stocks end week sharply lower as DSE, CSE indices tumble The port city bourse recorded a turnover of Tk 13.60 crore, slightly higher than Tk 13.10 crore in the previous trading day. VFS Thread Dyeing Limited gained 7.5 percent to lead the gainers’ chart at the CSE, while Ring Shine Textiles Limited plunged 10 percent to become the day’s worst performer.

Trading at the country’s two bourses witnessed a downward trend in the first half of Sunday’s session, with key indices falling at both the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX dropped 20 points in early trading. The Shariah-based DSES remained unchanged, while the blue-chip DS30 index declined by 6 points. Most listed companies saw their share prices fall. Of the issues traded, 220 declined, 98 advanced and 70 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 300 crore in the first half of the trading session. Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a similar trend. The CASPI, the CSE’s all-share price index, fell by 21 points during the same period. Among the traded issues, 77 declined, 28 advanced and 10 remained unchanged. The CSE recorded a turnover of Tk 5 crore in the first half of Sunday’s session.

Stocks closed the week on a sharp downturn on Thursday as key indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) fell significantly, with most listed companies witnessing price erosion and overall turnover declining. The market failed to rebound on the last trading day despite three consecutive sessions of losses. The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka bourse shed 53 points at the close after remaining in the red throughout the session. The Shariah-based DSES index lost 10 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index declined by 12 points. Losers dominated the DSE trading floor, as prices of 313 companies declined against 46 gainers, while 33 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE dropped by Tk 376 crore to Tk 559 crore, down from Tk 935 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares worth Tk 29 crore from 24 companies were traded, with National Bank PLC posting the highest block turnover of Tk 6 crore. Rahima Food Corporation Limited topped the DSE gainers’ chart with a 6 percent rise, while First Finance Limited plunged 10 percent to become the worst loser. Meanwhile, the CSE also witnessed a notable decline, with its benchmark CASPI index falling by 79 points. Stocks slide at DSE, CSE in early trading Of the traded issues at the port city bourse, 113 declined, 46 advanced and 23 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE fell by nearly Tk 8 crore to Tk 13 crore, compared to Tk 21 crore in the previous session. Premier Leasing & Finance Limited emerged as the top gainer at the CSE with an almost 8 percent increase, while NRB Bank PLC declined 10 percent to end as the worst performer.

Trading at the country’s two bourses witnessed a downward trend in the first half on Thursday, the last working day of the week, with key indices slipping amid a majority of issues closing lower. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX lost 8 points during the first half of trading. The Shariah-based DSES index shed 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index edged up by 1 point. Most of the traded issues declined in price. Of the total scrips traded, 195 advanced declined, 126 gained and 69 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 320 crore in the first half of the session. Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a fall in its key index. The CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) dropped by 4 points in early trading. Of the issues traded at the CSE, 66 declined, 37 advanced and 13 remained unchanged. The port city bourse recorded a turnover of Tk 4 crore in the first half of the day’s trading.

Stocks extended their downward trend for the third consecutive session at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, with all major indices closing lower amid a decline in turnover and majority share prices. On the fourth trading day of the week, the benchmark DSEX shed 51 points. The Shariah-based DSES dropped 11 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 16 points. Most listed companies ended in the red as 286 issues declined against 82 gainers, while 25 remained unchanged. Stocks extend losing streak for second day as DSE slips, turnover eases The turnover also fell, snapping a three-day streak of transactions exceeding Tk 1,200 crore. Total turnover at the DSE declined to Tk 935 crore on the day. In the block market, shares worth Tk 13 crore from 40 companies were traded. GQ Ball Pen Industries Ltd topped the block trade list with shares worth Tk 2.5 crore changing hands. Nearly 10 percent price appreciation placed Nahee Aluminium Composite Panel PLC at the top of the gainers’ chart, while Union Capital Limited plunged nearly 9 percent to become the day’s worst performer. Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended lower. Its benchmark CASPI index declined by 84 points. At the CSE, 122 issues declined against 79 gainers, while 27 remained unchanged. The turnover at the port city bourse, however, edged up slightly to around Tk 22 crore, compared to Tk 21 crore in the previous session. Stocks edge up at DSE, CSE in early trading Hami Industries PLC emerged as the top gainer at the CSE with nearly 10 percent price growth, while Union Capital Limited lost 10 percent to bottom the losers’ list.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has extended the lock-in on shares held by sponsors, directors, and placement shareholders of Asiatic Laboratories Limited due to underutilisation of IPO funds and a controversial real estate plan. The company raised Tk 95 crore through an IPO in 2022 for business expansion, including machinery, factory construction, and loan repayment, but has yet to fully use the proceeds. In September 2025, it disclosed plans for a 32-storey building without feasibility studies or regulatory approvals from RAJUK, a move inconsistent with its Memorandum of Association. IPO rulebook overhauled as BSEC hopes to attract ‘good companies’ in 2026 Following a Dhaka Stock Exchange inspection and considering investor protection, BSEC extended the lock-in for three years from expiry or until the building’s commercial operation and occupancy certificate, whichever comes later.

Stocks at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended their losing streak for a second straight session on Tuesday, with prices falling for most companies amid a slight decline in overall turnover. On the third trading day of the week, the benchmark DSEX slipped 18 points, while the Shariah-based DSES shed 1 point and the blue-chip DS30 slipped 9 points. Market breadth remained negative as 238 issues declined against 131 gainers, while 27 securities closed unchanged. Despite the easing trend, the turnover stayed above Tk 1,200 crore for the third consecutive session. The total transactions amounted to Tk 1,222 crore, down from Tk 1,257 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares worth Tk 17 crore of 40 companies were traded, with Fine Foods Limited accounting for the highest turnover at Tk 1.5 crore. AB Bank PLC topped the gainers’ list on the DSE, rising nearly 9.5 percent, while Bay Leasing and Investment Limited sank about 9.5 percent to finish at the bottom. Stocks edge up at DSE, CSE in early trading The bearish sentiment also weighed on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), where the overall CASPI index fell 13 points. At the port city bourse, 110 issues declined against 94 gainers, while 27 remained unchanged. The turnover, however, improved to Tk 21 crore from Tk 13 crore a day earlier. Prime Finance and Investment Limited emerged as the top gainer on the CSE with a 10 percent rise, while ICB AMCL First Agrani Bank Mutual Fund lost 10 percent to end as the worst performer.

Trading at Bangladesh’s capital market moved upward in early hours on Tuesday, with key indices rising on both the bourses and the majority of listed companies posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX gained 13 points in the first hour of trading on the third working day of the week. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 4 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index declined by 2 points. Out of the traded issues, 177 companies saw price appreciation, while 153 declined and 63 remained unchanged. DSE slips after previous surge, turnover declines In the first half of the session, shares and units worth over Tk 700 crore were traded at the DSE. Meanwhile, trading at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed an upward trend, with its key CASPI index climbing 59 points. Of the issues traded at the CSE, 82 advanced, 61 declined and 32 remained unchanged. During the same period, shares and units worth nearly Tk 6.5 crore were traded on the CSE.