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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.  

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell on Monday, a day after a major rally, as most listed companies witnessed price erosion and overall turnover declined. On the second trading day of the week, the DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, lost 11 points. The Shariah-based DSES dropped 8 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index shed 9 points. The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 1,257 crore, down from Tk 1,275 crore in the previous session. DSE slips, CSE gains in early trading Most of the traded issues ended lower, with 218 companies posting losses against 153 gainers, while prices of 26 companies remained unchanged. In the block market, shares worth Tk 32 crore were traded from 26 companies, with Grameenphone topping the list with Tk 14 crore worth of shares changing hands. Premier Bank PLC emerged as the top gainer at the DSE, advancing nearly 10 percent, while ICB Islamic Bank PLC was the worst loser, shedding around 10 percent. Meanwhile, trading at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended on a positive note, with its benchmark CASPI index rising by 7 points. DSE revises trading hours for Ramadan Out of the traded issues, 116 companies advanced, 90 declined and 22 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE, however, dropped to Tk 13 crore from Tk 24 crore in the previous session. Safko Spinning Mills Ltd topped the gainers’ chart at the CSE with nearly 10 percent price appreciation, while Shepherd Industries PLC was the worst performer, losing around 10 percent.

Bangladesh’s capital market showed mixed trends in the first half of trading on Monday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessing a decline while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. During the second working day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index, DSEX, slipped by 3 points. The Shariah-based index DSES also edged down by 3 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 lost 9 points. In the first two hours of trading, shares and units worth over Tk 800 crore were traded on the DSE. Decliners outnumbered gainers, as the prices of 196 companies fell against advances by 159, while shares of 36 companies remained unchanged. In contrast, trading at the CSE remained upbeat. DSE revises trading hours for Ramadan The overall index CASPI rose by 23 points during the first half of the session. Most companies at the CSE ended higher, with share prices of 91 companies advancing against declines by 66, while prices of 14 companies remained unchanged. The turnover at the port city bourse stood at around Tk 10 crore in the first half of trading.    

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Monday has announced revised trading hours for the capital market during the holy month of Ramadan. In a notice issued at morning, the premier bourse said trading will take place from 10:00am to 1:40pm throughout Ramadan. The post-closing session will be held from 1:40pm to 1:50pm. However, the DSE’s official office hours will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm during the month. It said normal trading hours will resume after the end of Ramadan and the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. At that time, trading will continue from 10:00am to 2:30pm, as per the regular schedule. Earlier, Bangladesh Bank also announced revised office and transaction hours for banks during Ramadan. Post-election stability boosts stocks; DSE posts 5-month high turnover Under the new schedule, banking transactions will be conducted from 9:30am to 2:30pm, Sunday through Thursday. Banks will remain open from 9:30am to 4:00pm, while Friday and Saturday will continue to be weekly holidays.  

Trading at Bangladesh’s capital market opened on a strong note on Sunday, with turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossing Tk 500 crore within the first half of transactions. Market activity picked up sharply after a four-day weekly break following the 13th national parliamentary election, as investor participation rose significantly from the opening bell. During the first half, the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 127 points. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 27 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index climbed 53 points. From the morning session, trading volume remained notably higher than usual. On most trading days, first-half turnover typically struggles to cross Tk 300 crore, but Sunday’s figure comfortably exceeded Tk 500 crore. Bangladesh’s incoming govt takes office with economy at crossroads At the DSE, share prices of 350 companies rose, while 25 declined and 14 remained unchanged. Meanwhile, at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall CASPI index jumped 252 points in the first half of trading. At the port city bourse, prices of 98 companies advanced against declines in seven, while shares of five companies remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 6 crore during the same period.