Trading on Bangladesh’s stock markets resumed on a downward note Saturday following a 10-day closure for Eid-ul-Azha, with both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessing declines in key indices and widespread losses among listed companies.
In the first hour of trading, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped by 26 points. The Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 indices also fell, each losing 8 points.
Most stocks opened in the red, with 212 companies seeing price drops, while only 46 gained and 50 remained unchanged. Turnover during the initial hour stood at Tk 30 crore, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) followed a similar trajectory, with its overall index falling by 44 points. Of the 17 companies that traded early, share prices declined for 8, rose for 7, and remained unchanged for 2. CSE’s early turnover was around Tk 9 lakh in shares and units.
The post-holiday dip signals investor uncertainty amid broader economic concerns and market volatility.
