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July 20, 2025

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a strong rally on Sunday (July 20), led by sharp gains in financial institutions, textile, and telecommunication stocks. A broad market upswing drove the DSEX, the benchmark index, up by 61 points, closing at 5,194.

Investor sentiment remained upbeat throughout the session, with early gains sustained till market close. The rally was particularly fueled by large-cap stocks in the telecom and financial sectors, amplifying the index’s rise.

Broader Participation Across Sectors

At the end of trading, 180 stocks and mutual fund units advanced, while 146 declined and 72 remained unchanged on the DSE. Notably, 19 out of 23 listed financial institutions saw their share prices rise, with the rest remaining flat. All three listed telecom companies also posted gains.

In the textile sector, 36 companies gained, 13 declined, and 8 remained unchanged—highlighting broad-based interest in the sector.

Gainers Led by Dividend and ‘Z’ Category Stocks

Among companies offering 10% or higher dividends, 98 saw gains, while 84 declined. Mid-tier companies offering less than 10% dividend showed mixed performance, with 30 gaining, 38 losing, and 14 remaining flat.

Interestingly, even the ‘Z’ category stocks—typically firms with poor performance or no dividend payouts—recorded notable activity. 52 companies in this segment gained, while 24 declined and **21 remained unchanged.

Market Indices & Turnover

• DSEX: Rose 61 points to 5,194
• DSES (Shariah Index): Gained 17 points to 1,137
• DS30 (Top 30 Index): Advanced 42 points to 1,978

Despite the index surge, total turnover on the DSE dipped slightly to Tk 775.9 crore, compared to Tk 789.7 crore in the previous session—down by approximately Tk 13.8 crore. Still, this marked the third consecutive trading day of turnover exceeding Tk 700 crore.

Top Traded Stocks

The day’s highest turnover came from Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, with trades worth Tk 30.89 crore. Sea Pearl Beach Resort followed with Tk 22.94 crore, and BRAC Bank came third with Tk 20.49 crore in transactions.

Other notable names in the top ten turnover list included:

• Renata PLC
• Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag
• LafargeHolcim Bangladesh
• IDLC Finance
• Beximco Pharmaceuticals
• ACI Pesticides
• Lavana Pharmaceuticals

CSE Also Sees Positive Momentum

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) mirrored the DSE’s positive sentiment. Its CASPI index rose 146 points. Of the 224 traded companies, 123 gained, 78 declined, and 23 remained unchanged. Turnover at the CSE surged to Tk 10.53 crore, up from Tk 6.71 crore in the previous session.