Dhaka Stock Exchange
Stock market slumps as DSEX hits 3-month low, most companies see price drops
Stocks in Dhaka saw a sharp decline last week, with the DSEX falling below 5,300 for the first time in three months as anxious investors sold off to prevent further portfolio losses.
The market remained dominated by sellers throughout the week, extending its losing streak for the fourth consecutive week.
The market started the week in free fall, hitting session lows across all four days as retail investors, in particular, engaged in panic selling.
The main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, finally settled at 5,258, down over 164 points or 3.03 percent from the previous week. The DSEX has lost 476 points in the last four weeks.
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Investors concerned continued to shed their holdings after noting that heavy-weight issues, including mutational companies, continued to fall in the past few weeks, putting further pressure on indices.
Investors preferred to trim their equity exposures and adopted a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainties surrounding earnings declarations for June-ending companies.
Macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainties also acted as negative catalysts that ignited the selling spree, allowing the bears to retain control for a prolonged period.
DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, lost 164.1 points, or 3.0 percent, to settle at 5,258 points. Investors' participation in the market continued to fall by 13.3 percent to TK 3,180 million as compared to TK 3,667 million in the previous week.
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Investors were primarily active in the banking sector (20.4%), followed by the pharmaceutical sector (16.5%) and the IT sector (11.3%). Sectors closed in the red, with the services sector (-8.8%) experiencing the largest decline.
Five large-cap stocks such Islami Bank, Brac Bank, British American Tobacco, Renata and Beacon Pharma together accounted for one-fourth of the index's decline during the week, according to EBL Securities.
This week, Tk 52 billion was wiped out from the market capitalization of the DSE, which now stands at Tk 6,691 billion. Over the past four consecutive weeks, the market capitalisation has declined by a total of Tk 242 billion.
The market capitalisation is calculated by multiplying a company’s total number of outstanding shares by its current market price.
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The blue-chip DS30 index, a group of 30 prominent companies, also lost 54 points to close at 1,930 while the DSES index, which represents Shariah-based companies, shed 32 points to 1,174.
2 days ago
Stock Market declines for second day after holidays
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's main stock market, witnessed a drop in the prices of most companies for the second consecutive day, following a rise before the Durga Puja closure.
While the DSE experienced some recovery on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank shares, the broader market continued to struggle. The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 3.78 points to close at 1,195.35, but the main DSEX index dropped 7.57 points to 5,365.96, and the DS30 special index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, fell by 5.79 points to 1,963.72.
Overall, the prices of 252 companies declined, while 96 advanced, and 52 remained unchanged.
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On Monday, the DSEX had plunged by 48.51 points, the DSES index dropped by 14.29 points, and the DS30 index fell by 15 points, marking a sharp downturn that continued into Tuesday’s trading session.
In terms of trading volume, shares and units worth Tk 318 crore were traded on the DSE on Tuesday, down by Tk 32 crore from Monday’s turnover of Tk 350.73 crore.
Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a minor decline, with its CASPI index slipping by 0.31 points to 15,047.65. A total of 185 companies participated in the CSE, with 42 seeing price increases, 111 experiencing declines, and 32 remaining unchanged. The CSE's trading volume also dropped to Tk 8.30 crore on Tuesday, compared to Tk 9.39 crore the previous day.
6 days ago
DSEX index drops by 48.5 points as majority of stocks decline
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a slight reduction in trading volume on Monday, the first working day of the week after the Durga Puja holiday, as the prices of most companies fell. Out of 396 companies traded, the prices of 225 declined, 119 increased, while 52 remained unchanged.
By the close of trading, the benchmark index DSEX had dropped by 48.51 points, settling at 5,373 points. The DSES Shariah Index saw a decrease of 14.29 points, ending at 1,191.57, and the DS30 Blue Chip Index fell by 15 points to close at 1,969.52.
Dhaka Stock Exchange opens lower after Durga Puja holiday
The total transaction volume at DSE amounted to Tk 350.73 crore, marking a 6.87% decline from the previous trading day last Wednesday, when the turnover stood at Tk 376.60 crore.
Over at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the CASPI index recorded a marginal drop of 0.26 points, closing at 15,094.79 points. A total of 192 companies were traded, with 84 seeing price increases, 85 experiencing declines, and 23 remaining unchanged. The total value of shares and units traded at the CSE was Tk 9.30 crore, up from Tk 8.31 crore on the previous trading day.
1 week ago
Dhaka Stock Exchange opens lower after Durga Puja holiday
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's primary capital market, experienced a downturn in trading on Monday, the first working day following the four-day holiday for Durga Puja.
In the first two hours of trading, the DSE exhibited a mixed performance. According to market data, shares of 166 companies advanced, while 144 companies saw a decline in their stock prices, and 76 companies remained unchanged.
DSE gains 98 points, transaction reaches Tk 376.60cr today
The main index, DSEX, fell by 10.33 points to settle at 5,411.72. Similarly, the DSES Shariah index dropped 3.76 points to 1,202.10, and the DS30 index, which tracks the performance of blue-chip stocks, declined by 3 points to 1,981.96.
This decline contrasts sharply with last Wednesday's closing session, where share prices and all indices showed gains across the board before the extended holiday break.
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During Monday's early trading session, shares and units of 386 companies were exchanged, with a total transaction volume of Tk 167 crore in the first two hours.
1 week ago
Small investors’ woes in stock market not over yet
Small investors in Bangladesh’s stock market remain trapped, with their woes persisting due to a lack of confidence, weak governance and economic instability, despite assurances from regulators of an eventual market rebound, according to experts.
“No one, not even the regulator or stock market authorities, pays heed to our screams,” said Saiful Islam, a grocery owner and one of the affected investors,” in a broken voice while talking to UNB regarding the capital market.
Saiful invested Tk 14 lakh in 2010 to buy shares of different companies listed in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
Dhaka stocks drop in early trading today
After graduating in 2004, Saiful found no suitable job and then started a small business in the Motijheel area in 2007 with support from his father-in-law.
He made a good profit in the business and invested the money in the share market.
In 2010, Saiful invested around Tk 14 lakh, of which Tk 6 lakh was his own and Tk 8 lakh he borrowed from relatives. All of his investment was stuck in shares of different companies due to a major scam in the capital market in 2011.
Like Saiful, thousands of investors lost their hard-earned capital in 2011, and after that, some were able to regain part of their capital. However, most of them left the capital market, losing nearly all their investment.
Many such investors are still in the market, hoping for a rebound in the DSE, but without any good news.
DSEX drops by 43 points as prices of 288 companies fall, Chittagong Stock Exchange follows suit
There is no sign of lifting the floor price before the next election. However, economists say that people do not have confidence in the market. The BSEC advises investors to remain patient.
Analysts say that the small investors’ woes in the capital market are unlikely to end before the national election as their wait for a good time is prolonged by Bangladesh’s recent ‘instability’.
The small investors’ shares were once stuck at the floor price (minimum sale rate) due to the overall economic downturn. The floor price barrier ended after the change in government in Bangladesh.
However, the prices of most companies' shares have not increased to the desired level for small investors.
Dhaka Stock Exchange sees early week gains
This has been painful for many unfortunate small investors in the capital markets, according to market analysts.
Policymakers and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) paint a rosy picture for small investors, saying that the stock markets will rebound with the enlistment of new companies and the injection of large investments. However, the situation for small investors seems hopeless.
A large number of shareholders have been stuck with their investments in the capital market for over a decade amid fading hopes.
Experts' Analysis
Dr ABM Mirza Azizul Islam, an economist and former adviser of a caretaker government, told UNB that there has been a crisis of confidence among investors in the stock market for a long time.
“To this are added various economic crises, the international situation, and everything, including elections and national politics. As a result, first of all, steps should be taken to eliminate the trust crisis. In this case, trust should be ensured by establishing good governance,” he added.
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“That means investors have to be assured that if someone steals their money through manipulation, they will be prosecuted. Besides, the supply of good shares should be increased. Through these two steps, it is possible to solve the market problem. But it is not easy at all,” said Dr Azizul Islam.
Dr Abu Ahmed, Chairman of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) and former professor of Dhaka University’s Economics Department, said there are two crises in the market: one on the demand side and the other in investor confidence.
On the supply side, he said, the problem is that there are fewer good companies. As a result, it is a win-win situation for manipulation and syndicates. “All in all, the stock market is currently in an unstable condition and the situation is gradually getting worse. The passage from here is very difficult,” he said.
Ahmed also noted that people are sometimes investing in weak shares with the expectation of a big profit, which is not the right way of investing due to a lack of financial literacy.
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1 week ago
DSE gains 98 points, transaction reaches Tk 376.60cr today
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed on a positive note on Wednesday, gaining 98 points in its broad index with a daily transaction volume of Tk 376.60 crore, marking an increase from the previous day's turnover.
The DSE Broad Index rose by 98 points to close at 5,422 points, while the DSE Shariah Index (DSES) increased by 18 points, reaching 1,205 points. The DSE-30 Index, which tracks the top 30 companies, gained 45 points, closing at 2,198 points.
Of the 396 companies and mutual funds traded, 327 saw their share prices increase, 37 declined, and 32 remained unchanged, reflecting overall positive market sentiment.
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The daily turnover on the DSE amounted to Tk 376.60 crore, an increase of Tk 21.23 crore compared to the previous day’s transaction of Tk 355.37 crore.
On the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the CASPI Index gained 173 points, closing at 15,135 points. A total of 204 companies participated in the day’s trading, with 125 seeing price increases, 53 experiencing declines, and 26 remaining unchanged.
The CSE recorded a turnover of Tk 8.31 crore, down from the previous day’s transaction of Tk 11.32 crore.
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1 week ago
DSEX climbs by 26.99 points as majority of listed companies show gains
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s primary capital market, witnessed an upward trend in trading on Wednesday, the last working day of the week. After a difficult session on Tuesday, where all indices posted losses, the market bounced back strongly.
In the first hour of trading, shares of 225 companies advanced, 76 declined, and 78 remained unchanged, according to data from the DSE. This early momentum helped boost all major indices.
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As of 11:30 am, the DSEX, the main index, had risen by 26.99 points, reaching 5,350.21. The DSES Shariah index saw a gain of 7.76 points, standing at 1,195.5, while the DS30, which tracks blue-chip companies, climbed by 9.59 points to 1,948.8.
Trading began at 10 am, and sources confirmed a rise in the volume of shares being traded as the market opened on an optimistic note.
1 week ago
Dhaka Stock Exchange sees early week gains
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's main capital market, opened the week on a positive note as stock prices of the majority of listed companies showed an upward trend during Monday's trading session.
According to early market data, the DSEX, DSE's benchmark index, gained 3.49 points, reaching 5,382 points within the first hour of trading by 11 am. The Shariah-compliant index, known as DSES, also saw a rise of 3.90 points to 1,194 points, while the DS-30 index, which tracks the performance of blue-chip stocks, increased by 1.68 points, reaching 1,965 points.
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During this period, a total of 89.95 crore shares and units were traded across the exchange. Market performance was mixed, with the share prices of 147 companies rising, 145 companies falling, and 74 companies remaining unchanged.
2 weeks ago
DSE launches new data center for uninterrupted transactions on stock market
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the main stock market of Bangladesh on Sunday launched a new data center to ensure automated and uninterrupted transactions.
The DSE authorities have claimed it is a state-of-the-art data center with 106 racks, a press release said.
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The data center has already achieved ANSI/TIA-942, Rated-3 (Design and Construction) international standard certification, DSE said.
Rated-3 data centers have multiple paths to keep power, cooling, and other systems updated and running without taking them offline. As a result, equipment/devices can be removed/replaced/maintained on a planned basis without disrupting application operations, said the DSE.
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On November 12, the DSE announced that trading activities have been launched from the new data center at DSE Tower in Nikunja. It further stated that trading activities are being conducted successfully through the new data center since its commissioning.
According to DSE, the new data center has been equipped with state-of-the-art servers, network components, storage, and electrical equipment. By launching this state-of-the-art data center, DSE has ensured a highly reliable and modern trading platform for the benefit of investors and all stakeholders.
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DSE Chairman Professor Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hasan Babu, Director Rubaba Daula, Managing Director Dr. ATM Tariquzzaman, Chief Operating Officer M. Saifur Rahman Majumder, Acting Chief Technology Officer Tariqul Islam, among others, were present in the opening transaction ceremony.
11 months ago
Small investors’ woes in capital market unlikely to end before national polls: Analysts
Small investors in the stock market are frustrated as their wait for a good time gets delayed by the Bangladesh’s ongoing political unrest.
The political impasse over who should oversee the upcoming national polls is thwarting the stock market’s recovery from Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war.
The small investors’ shares are stuck on the floor price (minimum sale rate) and overall economic downfall. This has been painful for many unfortunate small investors of the capital markets, according to market analysts.
Policymakers and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) paint a rosy picture for small investors saying that stock markets will rebound with enlistment of new companies and injection of big investments. But the situation for the small investors seems to be hopeless.
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A large number of shareholders have remained stuck with their investment in the capital market for over a decade amid fading hopes.
“No one, not even the regulator or stock market authorities pay heed to their screams,” Abdul Latif, a grocery owner and one of the affected investors, told UNB in a broken voice. He said he invested Tk13 lakh in 2011 to buy shares of different companies listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
After graduation in 1998 Latif found no suitable job and then started a small business in the Motjheel area in 2002 with support from his father-in-law. He made a good profit in the business and invested money in the share market.
In 2010 Latif invested around Tk13 lakh of which 5 lakh was his own and 8 lakh borrowed from relatives. All of his investment was stuck in shares of different companies due to a big scam in the capital market in 2011.
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Like Latif, thousands of investors lost their hard-earned capital in 2011, and after that, some were able to gain part of the capita. But most of them left the capital market losing nearly all investment.
Many of such investors are still in the market hoping for a rebound in the DSE, but without any good news.
There is no sign of lifting the floor price before the next election. However, economists say that people do not have confidence in the market. BSEC advises investors to be patient until the general election is held by January next.
Dr ABM Mirza Azizul Islam, an economist and a former adviser of a caretaker government, told UNB that there has been a crisis in investors' confidence in the stock market for a long time.
“To this are added various economic crises, the international situation, and everything including elections and national politics,” he said.
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As a result, first of all, steps should be taken to eliminate the trust crisis. In this case, trust should be ensured by establishing good governance, he said.
That is, the investors have to be given the assurance that if someone steals their money through manipulation, they will be prosecuted. Besides, the supply of good shares should be increased. Through these two steps, it is possible to eliminate the market problem. But it is not easy at all, said Dr Azizul Islam.
Dr Abu Ahmed, former professor of Dhaka University’s Economics Department, said there are two crises in the market: one on the demand side and the other in investor confidence.
On the supply side, the problem is that there are fewer good companies. As a result, it is a win-win situation for manipulation and syndicates, he said.
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All in all, the stock market is currently in an unstable condition and gradually the situation is getting worse. The passage from here is very difficult, he said.
According to market insiders, the stock market situation is in a dire. The situation is not improving due to political uncertainty ahead of national elections, increases in commodity prices, and various international issues.
The market has lost its importance to the government as well. For those who are not directly involved with government policymakers, the stock market is a source of irritation.
Their thinking is like this - if there is no stock market, there will be no problem in the country. For these reasons, the government wants to hold the market with floor prices until the next national election. This brings an opportunity for syndicates blessed by the regulatory body to be controlling the market, the market insiders said. They spoke on condition of anonymity.
BSEC Chairman Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam told UNB in this regard that the global situation is not in the hands of the regulator or the government. Investors should beware of investing with any company depending on rumours.
He also said due to a lack of financial literacy, people are sometimes investing in weak shares with an expectation of big profit which is not the right way of investment.
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11 months ago