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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

The capital market extended its decline for the sixth straight session on Tuesday, with both the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges closing lower amid widespread losses. At the end of the day’s trade, the DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, shed 28 points. Among other indices, the Shariah-based DSES dropped 9 points and the blue-chip DS30 fell 15 points. Of the 397 issues traded, 115 advanced, 222 declined and 60 remained unchanged. Price falls were seen across all categories — A, B and Z. In the A-category, which comprises companies offering the highest dividends, 65 issues gained, 124 lost value and 29 remained unchanged out of 218 traded. In the block market, 32 companies exchanged shares worth Tk 44 crore, led by Orion Infusion with Tk 22 crore in trades. Indices gain in first hour trading at DSE-CSE bourses Turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 665 crore, higher than the previous day’s Tk 610 crore. Silva Pharmaceuticals topped the gainers’ list with a rise of over 9%, while Social Islami Bank PLC was the day’s biggest loser, sliding more than 6%. CSE also down The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) mirrored Dhaka’s downtrend, with the overall CASPI index dropping 84 points. Of the 223 issues traded, 68 advanced, 127 declined and 28 remained unchanged. Turnover at the CSE stood at Tk 22 crore, up from the previous day’s Tk 12 crore. Mithun Knitting & Dyeing gained 10% to top the CSE’s gainer list, while Sunlife Insurance Company Limited dropped 9% to become the worst performer.

The country’s two major stock exchanges -- Dhaka and Chattogram -- opened the second trading session of the week on Monday on a bullish note, with key indices posting notable gains in the first hour as the majority of listed shares witnessed upward momentum. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 45 points. The other two indices also moved upward -- the Shariah-based DSES gained 12 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 added 22 points. Of the issues traded during the opening hour, the prices of 212 companies advanced, 92 declined and 86 remained unchanged. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 200 crore in the first hour of trading. Dhaka, Chattogram stock exchanges open week on high note The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) followed a similar trend, with its overall index advancing by 45 points. Among the 102 issues traded at the CSE, 46 advanced, 37 declined and 19 remained unchanged. The total turnover at the port city bourse exceeded Tk 1.5 crore during the first hour of the session.

Both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges closed higher on Sunday, the first trading session of the week, with most listed companies ending the day in the green. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX rose by 61 points at the end of the day’s session. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 17 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 advanced by 42 points. Out of 398 issues traded on the DSE, prices of 180 advanced, 146 declined and 72 remained unchanged. All three categories — A, B, and Z — saw a majority of their stocks gain in value. Among the 219 companies under the A category, which includes firms with strong dividend records, 98 posted gains, while 84 declined and 37 remained unchanged. Stocks rally in first two hours of trading at DSE, CSE In the block market, shares of 29 companies worth Tk 10 crore were traded. Asiatic Laboratories Limited topped the list with block trades worth Tk 3 crore. Mozaffar Hossain Spinning Mills emerged as the day’s top gainer on the DSE, rising by 9.66 percent, while Express Insurance Limited was the top loser, shedding 9.82 percent. The total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 775 crore, slightly lower than the previous session’s Tk 789 crore. Chattogram Market   Mirroring the upward trend in Dhaka, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw a sharp rise, with its overall index gaining 146 points. Of the 224 issues traded on the CSE, 123 advanced, 78 declined and 23 remained unchanged. VFS Thread Dyeing Limited topped the CSE gainers’ list with a 10 percent rise, while ICB AMCL 3rd NRB Mutual Fund was the biggest loser, falling by 10 percent. The turnover on the CSE reached Tk 10 crore, up from Tk 6 crore in the previous session.

Bangladesh’s two stock exchanges – Dhaka and Chattogram – witnessed a strong rally during the first two hours of trading on Sunday, the opening session of the week, with most listed companies posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX jumped 56 points in early trade. The Shariah-based index DSES gained 18 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 advanced by 33 points. Of the issues traded on the DSE during the session, prices of 228 companies advanced, 102 declined, and 62 remained unchanged. DSE hits historic turnover, adds Tk 10,759cr to market capitalisation The turnover on the DSE crossed Tk 400 crore within the first half of the trading session. Similarly, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) showed the positive trend, with its overall index rising by 94 points. Out of 166 issues traded on the CSE, 90 advanced, 53 declined and 23 remained unchanged. The total turnover on the CSE in the first half stood at over Tk 4 crore.

Bangladesh’s capital market showed signs of recovery throughout the week, with a rise in both indices and daily turnover, resulting in a Tk 4,440 crore increase in the Dhaka Stock Exchange’s (DSE) market capitalisation. An analysis of the DSE’s weekly report reveals that the benchmark index, DSEX, gained 61 points over the past week. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES rose by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index increased by 16 points. Daily turnover in the Dhaka market surged by more than 34%. While the average daily turnover in the last week of June stood at Tk 362 crore, it increased to Tk 486 crore in the first week of July. Throughout the week, share prices of 257 companies increased, while 103 companies saw a drop in share prices. The share prices of 36 companies remained unchanged. Sector-wise, all sectors except ceramics, food products and jute experienced price appreciation. The banking sector was particularly strong, with share prices rising by 65.14% and turnover increasing by 72.20%. Out of the 36 listed banks, 30 saw share price gains, 2 declined, and 4 remained unchanged. Besides banks, non-bank financial institutions also performed well, with share prices increasing by 95.23% and turnover by 65%. Indices up in first hour of trading, majority stocks gain at DSE and CSE The insurance sector rebounded as well. In the general insurance segment, share prices rose by 55.71%, while in the life insurance segment, prices increased by 67.86%. BRAC Bank topped the weekly turnover chart. Its shares last traded at Tk 53.80. Other companies with strong performance in turnover include Lovello, Beach Hatchery, Agni Systems, Midland Bank and Square Pharmaceuticals. In the block market, Lovello recorded the highest share sales. Among banks, Midland Bank, National Bank and BRAC Bank led in block market transactions. Islami Bank topped the list in terms of price gains on the DSE. Over the week, the bank’s shares yielded a return of 31.25%. The share, which opened at Tk 33.60, closed the week at Tk 44.10. On the other hand, Berger Paints Bangladesh suffered the highest price drop last week. The company's weekly return fell by over 11%. Its share price declined from Tk 1,736 to Tk 1,539. Positive Trend in CSE Like Dhaka, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a significant rise in indices. Over the week, the overall index of the CSE increased by 228 points. Among the 319 companies that traded on the CSE during the week, 222 recorded price gains, while 70 saw price declines. The share prices of 27 companies remained unchanged. Islami Bank also topped the list in Chattogram, with its total share value increasing by Tk 1,690 crore over the week. Other notable gainers on the CSE included Prime Islami Life Insurance, Rupali Bank, Bangas Limited and SK Trims and Industries. Among the top losers on the CSE were Nitol Insurance Company, Uttara Finance and Investment, Lovello, Berger Paints and Quasem Industries. Speaking at an event on Friday, Commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), M Ali Akbar, remarked that the capital market is recovering quickly. “This is the right time for those who wish to invest in the market,” he said. Addressing the issue of market manipulation, Commissioner Akbar reiterated the BSEC’s commitment to cracking down on irregularities. Akbar said penalties would remain in place for those involved in market misconduct. “They will either pay the fines or appeal to the court. There will be no opportunity for waiving penalties,” he affirmed.

Trading on both stock exchanges in Bangladesh -- the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- began on a downward trend on Monday, the second working day of the week, with most company share prices witnessing a decline. During the first hour of trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, the benchmark index DSEX dropped by 19 points. The other two indices also posted losses -- Shariah-based DSES fell by 5 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index shed 9 points. At the start of the session, the prices of most companies declined. Out of all traded securities, share prices increased for only 77 companies, while 244 saw a fall, and 65 remained unchanged. Within the first hour, the DSE recorded share and unit transactions worth over Tk 160 crore. Trading in DSE, CSE begins with continued fall in indices Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange also opened lower, with its overall index dropping by 38 points. Among the 124 companies that took part in early trading on the CSE, share prices rose for 40, declined for 64, and remained unchanged for 20. Trading on the CSE reached over Tk 13 crore in the first hour of the day.

Bangladesh’s twin bourses showed mixed performance in the first half of Wednesday’s trading session, with Dhaka’s key index gaining while Chattogram’s market dipped slightly. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 29 points early in the session on the fourth working day of the week. Alongside, the Shariah-based DSES index gained 9 points, and the blue-chip DS30 index went up by 13 points. Trading in DSE, CSE begins with continued fall in indices Market data showed that 250 issues gained in value during the first two hours of trading, while 53 declined and 85 remained unchanged. The turnover on the DSE crossed Tk 160 crore during the same period. In contrast, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw its all-share price index dip by 34 points in early trade. Out of 117 companies that took part in trading at the CSE, 50 advanced, 48 declined, and 19 remained unchanged. Total turnover at the port city bourse stood at over Tk 8.48 crore during the session’s first half.

Dhaka’s stock market slipped further on the third trading day of the week, while Chattogram’s bourse closed with a marginal gain on Tuesday. Most shares on both exchanges ended lower despite the mixed movement in indices. The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, dropped 24 points at the end of the session. The Shariah-based DSES lost 6 points, while the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip stocks, fell by 9 points. Of the 394 issues traded on the DSE, 93 advanced, 239 declined and 62 remained unchanged. Prices fell across all three categories—A, B, and Z. In the A-category, which includes well-performing, dividend-paying companies, 60 out of 215 saw gains, while 128 declined and 27 remained flat. In the DSE’s block market, shares worth Tk 5.60 crore changed hands across 22 companies. SEML Lecture Equity Management Fund topped the block trades with transactions worth Tk 1.20 crore. The turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 229 crore, down from Tk 275 crore in the previous session. Bangladesh’s stock markets begin week on positive note Sonali Aansh Industries gained the most on the DSE, advancing 9.20 percent, while Midland Bank was the day’s worst performer, losing 9 percent. Chattogram Sees Modest Uptick Meanwhile, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) closed slightly higher, with its overall index gaining 3 points. Out of 176 issues traded, 59 advanced, 81 declined and 36 remained unchanged. The total turnover on the CSE stood at Tk 9.90 crore, slightly lower than the previous day’s Tk 10.34 crore. Familytex Bangladesh was the top gainer on the CSE with a price rise of 8.70 percent, while Phoenix Finance First Mutual Fund led the losers, shedding more than 9 percent.

Trading on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges rebounded strongly on Thursday, the last working day of the week, following a steep 150-point fall in the previous session. The majority of listed companies saw a rise in share prices, signalling renewed investor confidence. In the first two hours of trading, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 89 points. Among the other two indices, the Shariah-based DSES advanced by 25 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 22 points. Share prices increased for most of the companies traded. Out of 389 companies, prices of 368 rose, while only 9 declined and 12 remained unchanged. During the first half of the session, shares and units worth over Tk 150 crore were traded on the Dhaka bourse. Bangladesh’s PMI drops 8.8 points in April, settles at 52.9 Similar upward momentum was observed in the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) as well. The overall index of the CSE gained 66 points. Out of the 127 companies that traded in the first half of the day, prices of 80 rose, 31 fell, and 16 remained unchanged. The value of traded shares and units exceeded Tk 12.90 crore.