Written by The Banking Post
Dhaka, July 21, 2025 — Turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed Tk 800 crore for the first time this year, signaling renewed investor confidence. On Monday, the daily transaction volume stood at Tk 860.7 crore, marking the highest single-day turnover since September 2, 2024—nearly nine and a half months ago.
Despite a greater number of issues declining in price, all major indices closed higher, driven by price gains in large-cap stocks like Grameenphone and City Bank.
Indices End in Green
The benchmark index DSEX gained 25.41 points to close at 5,219.58 points. The Shariah Index (DSES) advanced by 9 points to 1,146.09, while the blue-chip index DS30 rose 18 points to settle at 1,996.88.
Brac Bank Leads Turnover Chart
Brac Bank topped the turnover chart with shares worth Tk 24.62 crore changing hands. Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag and British American Tobacco followed with transactions worth Tk 20.31 crore and Tk 17.60 crore, respectively.
Top 10 turnover contributors included:
- Brac Bank
- Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag
- British American Tobacco
- Bangladesh Shipping Corporation
- City Bank
- Asiatic Laboratories
- Orion Infusion
- LafargeHolcim Bangladesh
- Shinepukur Ceramics
- Prime Bank
More Losers Than Gainers
Out of all listed securities on the DSE, 117 advanced, 224 declined, and 55 remained unchanged. Among companies that offer 10% or more in dividends, 85 gained, while 103 lost value.
Within the ‘Z’ category (non-dividend paying companies), 16 gained, 61 declined, and 19 remained unchanged. Among the 36 mutual funds, 4 gained, 17 fell, and 15 remained flat.
CSE Mirrors Positive Trend
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also posted gains, with the CASPI Index rising 96 points. Of the 259 issues traded, 105 advanced, 121 declined, and 33 remained unchanged. Turnover at the CSE increased to Tk 11.66 crore, compared to Tk 10.53 crore in the previous session.
