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Trading on the country’s two major stock exchanges began on a positive note on Tuesday (November 18), with key indices posting significant gains in the first hour. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 82 points in early trading. The Shariah-based DSES gained 19 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 26 points. Of the 346 issues traded during the first hour, prices increased for most securities: 346 advanced, 11 declined, and 13 remained unchanged. Read more: Trading of five Sharia banks halted at Bangladesh’s stock market The turnover at the DSE exceeded Tk 240 crore during the period. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an upbeat start, with its overall index climbing 85 points. Among the 106 issues traded, 85 recorded price increases, 12 declined, and 9 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE crossed Tk 5 crore in the first hour of trading. Read more: DSE opens week with fresh decline

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) started the new week with another sharp fall, after ending the previous session 122 points lower, as all key indices slipped in early trading on Sunday (November 16). In the first half of the session, the benchmark DSEX dropped 45 points, while the Shariah index (DSES) shed 11 points. The blue-chip index DS30 also fell by 18 points. The turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 130 crore in the first two hours of trading. Stocks sink on week’s last trading day; DSEX plunges 122 points Most issues were in the red, with 210 companies declining against 119 gaining, while prices of 42 issues remained unchanged. The downtrend was mirrored on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) as well, where the overall index fell by 97 points in early trading. Turnover crossed Tk 2 crore in the first half of the session. At the CSE, 61 issues saw price declines, 15 advanced, and seven remained unchanged. Read more: Trading of five Sharia banks halted at Bangladesh’s stock market

Stocks at both Dhaka and Chattogram bourses edged higher in the early hours of Wednesday’s trading, supported by gains in a majority of company shares. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX advanced 8 points within the first hour of trade. The Shariah-based index DSES added 2 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 remained almost flat. Out of the traded issues, prices increased for 162 companies, declined for 149 and remained unchanged for 81. DSE ends lower, CSE higher after volatile trading The turnover at the DSE exceeded Tk 400 crore during the opening hour. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also mirrored the upward trend as its overall index gained 44 points. Of the 139 issues traded, 56 advanced, 62 declined and 21 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at around Tk 3 crore in the same period.

Both Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on Sunday with index gains and a majority of share prices rising, although Chattogram saw a drop in turnover despite the upward trend. At the end of the day’s session, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) advanced by 6 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES gained 2 points, while the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip companies, shed 3 points. Out of the 394 companies that traded on the DSE, prices increased for 186, declined for 148 and remained unchanged for 60. Share prices rose across all three categories — A, B, and Z — with a notable rise in A-category companies that are generally recognised for offering dividends. Stock market begins week with index making gains in Dhaka, Chattogram Among the 217 A-category firms, 101 advanced, 87 declined and 29 remained unchanged. The DSE’s block market recorded transactions worth Tk 28 crore involving 37 companies. Lovello topped the chart with block trades worth Tk 4.6 crore. Overall, the DSE recorded a total turnover of Tk 494 crore, slightly up from Tk 478 crore in the previous session. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited led the DSE gainers, with its share price rising by 9.82 percent, while Aman Cotton Fibrous Limited ended as the worst performer, losing 5 percent. Uptrend Also in Chattogram Like Dhaka, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an increase in its key index, which climbed by 79 points. Out of 232 companies traded on the CSE, share prices advanced for 128, declined for 73, and remained unchanged for 31. The turnover, however, dropped to Tk 35 crore from the previous session’s Tk 60 crore. Singer Bangladesh topped the CSE gainers with a 9.94 percent rise, while Regent Textile Mills was the worst performer, shedding 10 percent.

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.  

Trading at the country’s twin bourses began on a positive note on Monday, the fourth working day of the week, with indices on the rise and share prices of most listed companies gaining during the opening hour.  Stocks fall for third consecutive day in Bangladesh’s capital market At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX gained 20 points within the first hour of trading. Of the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES rose by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index was up by 2 points. The majority of the traded issues posted gains, with prices increasing for 211 companies, declining for 79, and remaining unchanged for 78. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 78 crore during the first hour. Meanwhile, at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall index climbed 11 points during the same period. Of the 81 issues traded on the CSE, prices advanced for 41, declined for 32, and remained unchanged for 8.  Stocks: Dhaka sees gains in early trade, Chattogram dips The turnover at the CSE surpassed Tk 1.80 crore in the first hour of trading.  

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.

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.  

Trading at the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began with an upward trend on Thursday, the last working day of the week, as share prices of most companies saw gains. In the first two hours of trading, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, rose by 10 points. The Shariah-based DSES index marked a rise by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index saw a rise of 4 points. At the beginning of trading, share prices increased for 177 companies, declined for 133 and remained unchanged for 79 companies. Stock markets close with downtrend despite positive start During the first two hours, shares and units worth over Tk 170 crore were traded on the DSE. Meanwhile, the overall index of the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) showed a rise by 28 points at the start of trading. Out of the 110 companies traded on the CSE, share prices rose for 70, declined for 22, and remained unchanged for 18. The total value of shares and units traded surpassed Tk 1.15 crore.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a decline in all its indices during the first hour of trading, whereas the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a slight gain. But share prices of most companies fell across both markets. DSE Performance In the first hour of trading, the DSE’s benchmark index, DSEX, dropped by 11 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES declined by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 fell by 3 points. Read: Stock Market Slump: DSEX index falls by 40 points in three days The DSE recorded a total turnover of Tk 76 crore during this period. Out of the traded stocks, 117 companies saw their share prices increase, while 151 declined, and 99 remained unchanged. CSE Performance Conversely, the CSE's overall index rose by 5 points in the first hour of trading. At the CSE, the share prices of 19 companies increased, while 24 declined, and 6 remained unchanged. The total turnover stood at Tk 55 lakh. Despite the mixed performance in indices, the broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors assessed market trends.