The Bangladesh capital market experienced a volatile yet ultimately positive week following the national elections. While the market opened the week with a record-breaking surge, a subsequent four-day losing streak pared back much of the initial gains.
Despite the late-week correction, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended the period in green, supported by a significant spike in investor participation and trading volume.
DSE Market Performance
The benchmark index, DSEX, closed the week at 5,466 points, marking a net gain of 65.99 points (1.22%) compared to the previous week’s close of 5,400.
The week began on a high note, with the DSEX jumping nearly 201 points in the first trading session after the election. However, the momentum shifted quickly, with the index shedding 134.73 points over the next four consecutive days.
Key Index Movements:
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DSEX: Rose 1.22% to 5,466 points.
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DS-30 (Blue-chip): Increased by 38.93 points to end at 2,098.
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DSES (Shariah): Experienced a slight dip, closing at 1,095 points.
Turnover and Liquidity Surge
Investor confidence was most visible in the trading activity. The average daily turnover on the DSE skyrocketed by 64.51%, reaching BDT 1,050.04 crore, up from BDT 638.28 crore the week prior.
Of the 389 issues traded:
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Advanced: 203
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Declined: 153
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Unchanged: 33
The rally was largely spearheaded by the banking sector. Major contributors to the index rise included BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, National Bank, City Bank, and Al-Arafah Islami Bank.
Sector-Wise Highlights
The banking sector dominated the market, accounting for 20.62% of the total weekly turnover.
| Sector | Share of Total Turnover | Weekly Return |
| Banking | 20.62% | Positive |
| Pharma & Chemicals | 16.31% | Positive |
| Textiles | 10.21% | Mixed |
| Paper & Printing | — | +5.25% (Top Gainer) |
| Jute | — | -3.04% (Top Loser) |
The Paper and Printing sector emerged as the top gainer with a 5.25% return, followed by IT (3.30%) and Ceramics (3.16%). Conversely, the Jute sector faced the steepest decline, falling by 3.04%.
Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)
The port city’s exchange also mirrored the positive weekly trend. The CASPI (All Share Price Index) rose by 2.09% to close at 15,349 points.
Total turnover at the CSE saw a massive jump, reaching BDT 94.38 crore, compared to just BDT 24.59 crore in the previous week. Out of 322 traded companies, 235 advanced while 70 declined.
