Dhaka-Stock-Exchange

Although the pace of trading and the index increased at the country’s main stock market, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), last week, overall market capitalization fell by nearly Tk 1,802 crore. Although the price index moved downward on four of the five trading days, share and unit prices of most institutions increased at the end of the week. Among the institutions traded on the DSE throughout the week, prices of 252 increased, 105 declined and 29 remained unchanged. As a result, DSE mark...

The prime stock market regained some momentum after the commission led by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan took charge on June 4. However, the positive trend did not last long.Investors have been incurring losses amid a continuous decline in share prices over the past month. In the outgoing week alone, Tk 54.2977 billion was wiped off investors’ portfolios on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).According to DSE data, its market capitalisation stood at Tk 6.9849...

Trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended with a downward trend on Tuesday (8 September), the third working day of the week. Although the share prices of most companies declined, the total turnover increased compared to the previous working day.The DSE's benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 28.10 points to settle at 5,539 points. The Shariah-based index, DSES, dropped 5 points to 1,109 points, and the DS-30 index, comprising 30 selected companies, declined by 5.65 points to 2,108 points.On the d...

To address a shortfall in share supply during the settlement process of stock market transactions, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will purchase 500 shares of Meghna Condensed Milk. These shares will be acquired today (Sunday, September 6) through the DSE's 'buy-in' market. This information was confirmed by DSE sources.Essentially, if a seller fails to deliver shares within the stipulated time after a transaction is executed on the stock market, it creates complications in the settlement pro...

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the regulatory body of the country's bourses, has formed an inquiry committee to investigate various allegations on financial irregularities, corporate governance lapses, irregularities in appointments, and share-trading-related issues against the top officials of the country's premier stock exchange, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).This information was conveyed in an order issued on Monday (August 10) by the BSEC's Inspection, Enquiry and...

Midas Finance PLC, a listed financial institution, has decided not to pay any dividend to its shareholders for the 2025 financial year. The board of directors declared a ‘no dividend’ due to the company’s substantial losses, according to Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sources.The company reported a loss per share (EPS) of Tk 23.40 in FY2025, compared with a loss of Tk 2.24 in the previous financial year. This means the company’s losses increased significantly over the year.The company’s annual gener...

The share price of United Insurance, listed on the stock market, has increased by 63% over the past two months. Following this abnormal price surge, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sought an explanation from the company, but no undisclosed price-sensitive information (PSI) was found.According to DSE sources, the share price of United Insurance was Tk 41.50 on June 1. It rose to Tk 67.60 on August 6. This means the price increased by Tk 26.10, or roughly 63%, in just two months.In response to the...

Bangladesh's stock market closed mixed on Monday, the second trading day of the week, with turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropping below Tk 10 billion. Most listed securities also ended the session lower. Data from the DSE showed that the benchmark DSE index edged up slightly from the previous session, while the DSE Shariah Index and the DS30 Index, which tracks 30 blue-chip companies, both declined. Of the issues traded, 148 advanced, 182 declined, and 58 remained unchange...

The management of Apex Spinning and Knitting Mills, a company listed on the stock market, has decided to lay off operations due to labor unrest. According to Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sources, the company's board of directors verbally made this decision on June 23 at 2:30 PM.The factory has been de...

An unusual surge has been observed in the share price of Web Quotes PLC, a listed company on the SME platform of the country’s stock market. The continuous rise in the company’s stock price without any price-sensitive information (PSI) has sparked curiosity among investors and raised concerns ov...

The share prices of listed companies Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC and Beximco Ltd. experienced a sharp decline after the withdrawal of the floor price on their stocks. The information was confirmed by sources at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). On Tuesday, the floor price on the shares of Islami Ba...