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Stock indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) extended their gains on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of rise in the country’s capital market, despite a decline in overall turnover. At the DSE, the benchmark index DSEX advanced by 34 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES rose by 4 points, while the blue-chip DS30 gained 16 points. Prices, however, fell for most listed companies at the DSE, as 191 issues closed lower against 134 gainers, while prices of 64 shares remained unchanged. The turnover eased on the fourth trading day of the week following Tuesday’s highest transaction of the year. Shares and units worth Tk 633 crore were traded on the DSE, down from Tk 693 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares of 33 companies worth Tk 21 crore changed hands, with Trust Bank PLC accounting for the highest turnover of about Tk 4 crore. Pubali Bank PLC topped the DSE gainers’ chart with its price rising more than 7 percent, while FAS Finance and Investment Limited ended as the worst loser, shedding over 10 percent. The CSE also saw a positive close, with its broad-based index CASPI rising by 114 points. At the port city bourse, prices increased for most issues as 86 companies advanced against 78 decliners, while 23 issues closed unchanged. The total turnover at the CSE stood at Tk 8 crore, down from Tk 13 crore in the previous trading session. Silva Pharmaceuticals Limited emerged as the top gainer at the CSE, jumping nearly 10 percent, while Phoenix Finance 1st Mutual Fund closed at the bottom of the chart after losing more than 9 percent.

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded on Monday after an early slump, with key indices closing higher, although prices of most listed companies ended the session lower. The benchmark DSEX index gained 8 points by the end of trading. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 4 points, while the blue-chip DS30 rose by 2 points. Despite the index gains, market breadth remained negative. Of the traded issues, prices fell for 189 companies, rose for 116, while 85 issues remained unchanged. The turnover declined further, with total transactions amounting to Tk 492 crore, down from Tk 526 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares of 23 companies worth Tk 20 crore were traded. Fine Foods Limited topped the list with block trades worth Tk 6 crore. Stocks mixed at midday: DSE slips, CSE gains Pragati Life Insurance PLC emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, soaring nearly 10 percent, while FAS Finance and Investment Limited ended as the worst loser, shedding around 9.5 percent. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher, with its benchmark CASPI index adding 43 points. However, similar to the DSE, most issues on the CSE ended lower. Prices declined for 74 companies, rose for 61, and remained unchanged for 31. The turnover at the CSE dropped sharply to Tk 4 crore, compared to Tk 9 crore in the previous trading day. DSE, CSE end week’s first session in red IFL Islamic Mutual Fund-1 topped the CSE gainers’ chart with a 10 percent rise, while Tallu Spinning Mills Limited hit the floor, losing 10 percent.

Trading at the country’s stock markets showed a mixed trend in the first half of the second trading day of the week, with indices falling on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while rising on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). At the DSE, the market opened on a negative note. The benchmark DSEX index shed 7 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 3 points. The Shariah-based DSES index, however, remained unchanged. Most shares witnessed price declines, as prices of 195 companies fell against 101 gainers, while 90 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 210 crore during the first half of the session. DSE, CSE end week’s first session in red Meanwhile, the CSE posted gains in early trading. The overall CASPI index rose by 16 points. The prices of 38 companies advanced against 34 losers, while shares of 21 companies remained unchanged. During the first half, shares and units worth around Tk 70 lakh were traded on the CSE.  

Trading on the country’s bourses ended on a bearish note on Sunday, the first working day of the week, as both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed index falls amid declining turnover and broad-based price erosion. At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX shed 27 points by the end of the session. The Shariah-based DSES fell by 7 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 dropped 15 points. Most stocks closed lower, with prices of 225 companies declining against 107 gainers, while 60 issues remained unchanged. The total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 526 crore, down from Tk 536 crore in the previous session. In the block market, shares of 21 companies worth Tk 10 crore were traded, with Chartered Life Insurance PLC topping the list with block transactions amounting to Tk 1.6 crore. Asia Insurance PLC emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, rising nearly 10 percent, while Familytex (BD) Limited was the worst performer, losing more than 8 percent. The Chittagong Stock Exchange also ended in the red, with its overall index CASPI losing 13 points. At the CSE, prices of 71 companies declined against 66 gainers, while 17 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the port city bourse dropped sharply to Tk 9 crore, compared to Tk 14 crore in the previous trading day. Phoenix Insurance Company Limited topped the CSE gainers’ list with an almost 10 percent rise, while Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) hit the bottom, shedding 10 percent of its share price.

Stocks in Bangladesh posted modest gains in the first half of trading on Monday, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) moving upward. On the second trading day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX and the Shariah-based DSES each rose by 1 point. Stocks advance at DSE, CSE in early trading However, the blue-chip index DS30 slipped slightly. Share prices of 207 companies advanced, while 97 issues declined and 78 remained unchanged on the DSE. The turnover at the premier bourse crossed Tk 225 crore in the first half of the session. Stocks open week higher as indices gain in first hour The CSE also witnessed an upward trend, with its overall index CASPI gaining 1 point. At the port city bourse, prices of 34 companies rose against 34 losers, while 13 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 2.6 crore during the first half of trading.

The country’s bourses saw a positive start on Sunday (November 30) as key indices in both Dhaka and Chattogram moved up during the first hour of trading, with most companies posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index rose by 3 points in early trading. While the Shariah-based DSES index remained unchanged, the blue-chip DS30 index slipped by 1 point. Read more: DSE rebounds; index tops 5,000 after 20-day dip During the opening hour, prices increased for 162 issues, fell for 137, and remained unchanged for 67. The turnover crossed Tk 240 crore at the DSE. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened higher, with its overall index gaining 33 points. Of the 103 companies traded, 46 advanced, 45 declined, and 12 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 5 crore in the first hour. Read more: Share Market Investment Guide: How to Invest in Stocks in Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh’s stock indices witnessed mixed trading in early hours of transactions on Wednesday, with a slight rise in Dhaka and a marginal fall in Chattogram, as most companies saw their share prices edge up. During the first hour of trading on the last working day of the week, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) gained 2 points. Of the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES dropped by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index remained almost flat. Bangladesh stocks extend losses for third day amid low turnover Out of 384 issues traded on the DSE, prices rose for 198, declined for 101, and remained unchanged for 85. The turnover stood at over Tk 120 crore in the first hour. Meanwhile, the overall index at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) slipped by 2 points. Of the 51 issues traded, prices advanced for 25, declined for 24, and remained unchanged for 2. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 5 crore during the first hour of trading.

Indices at the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges edged higher in the first hour of trading on Wednesday, with most companies seeing gains in share prices. During the first hour of the session, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, advanced by 5 points. However, the other two indices — the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS-30 — remained unchanged. Out of the 377 issues traded, prices of 190 advanced, 107 declined and 80 remained unchanged. Shares and units worth over Tk 170 crore changed hands on the DSE during the first hour. Indices fall at DSE, rise at CSE The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw a positive trend, as its overall index gained 11 points in early trading. Of the 54 issues traded on the CSE, the prices of 32 advanced, 16 declined, and 6 remained unchanged. Shares and units worth over Tk 60 lakh were traded on the bourse during the first hour.