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South Asian Stock Markets Soar in Performance during the Recent Week
South Asian Bourse or Stock Markets saw gain performance last week.
Weekly Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSE, Dhaka Bourse has seen a hikes in turnover,Market Capitalization & Index. This information was disclosed in the weekly market review from the DSE
According to sources, (5 working days) the turnover of DSE gained by Tk 935 crore 77 lakh 48 thousand 732 (28 May – 1 June). At the same time, the market capitalization has gained by 1 housand 721 crore 30 lakh 42 thousand 833 taka.
The benchmark index ‘DSEX’ increased by 29.82 points or 0.47 percent, in the outgoing week. At the end of the week, the index stands at 6,355 points.
A review of South Asian markets shows that India’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index BSE Sensex has gained 46 points during the week. At the end of the week, the index stood at 62,547 points. On the other hand, the Nifty-50 index of the country’s National Stock Exchange added by 35 points last week. At the end of the week, the index stood at 18,534 points.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Index ‘KSE 100’ hiked 354 points last week. After a week of gaining, the index settled at 41,356 points.
On the hand The Sri Lankan stock market dropped, the Colombo Stock Exchange index ‘ASPI’ increased by 70 points in a week. After a week the index settled at 8,767 points.
Bhutan’s stock market index ‘BSI’ rose by 30 points and the index stood at 1,332 points throughout the whole week. Nepal’s ‘NEPSE’ lost by 93 points last week, as the index stands at 1,866 points.
Asif Mahmood, Chairman of ADN Telecom Ltd., extends a warm welcome to Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), on his reappointment.
Md. Maruf, serving as an Independent Director at ADN Telecom Ltd., and Md. Mostafijur Rahman, Assistant Manager at ADN Telecom Ltd., were also in attendance at the event. This occasion served as an opportunity for industry leaders to express their support for Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam’s continued leadership at the BSEC, highlighting his contributions to the regulatory landscape of Bangladesh’s securities market.
Furthermore, Asif Mahmood emphasized the importance of stability and continuity in regulatory leadership for fostering investor confidence and promoting sustainable growth in the securities sector. He expressed optimism about the future initiatives under Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam’s guidance, aimed at further strengthening the country’s capital markets.
The reappointment of Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam as Chairman of BSEC comes at a critical juncture, as Bangladesh’s securities market continues to evolve and expand, with increasing participation from domestic and international investors.
Dhaka Stock Exchange DSE, Bourse on the first working day of the week, 12th May, ended with a drop in Indices and hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
985 crore 88 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 74 crore 50 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 9th May , Shares worth Tk 911 crores 37 lakh shares were traded last time, Thursday.
The benchmark DSEX added 35.67 points or 5,696 The Shariah-based index DSES gained 7.89 points or 1,250, and the blue-chip index DS30 increased by 11.36 points or 2,026.
Of the issues traded, 93 advanced, 258 declined and 41 remained unchanged.
Padma Life Insurance Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 2.50 paisa or 10 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 27.50 paisa. Also Trust Islami Life Insurance ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.40 paisa or 10 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 48.40 paisa
GQ Ballpen Industries Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 4.3 paisa or 2.99 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 139.20 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Asiatic Laboratories Limited 47 crore 6 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 47 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 66 lakh 66 thousand 55 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 41 crore 29 lakh taka
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) have expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her directive to list government companies in the capital market, a move hailed as timely and positive.
The directive was issued during the recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) last Thursday.
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hasan Babu, Chairman of DSE, described the directive as a significant step towards enhancing the dynamics of the capital market. He emphasized that besides invigorating the capital market, this move would also attract foreign investment and promote sustainable development.
Despite previous efforts, government institutions had not been listed in the stock exchange, according to a notification issued by the DSE. The Prime Minister’s directive is seen as a pivotal step towards revitalizing and expanding the economy.
Dr. Babu further remarked, “The listing of reputable companies in the capital market, as directed by the Prime Minister, will greatly benefit the country’s economy. It will also enhance investor confidence.”
Similarly, the DBA released a notification applauding the Prime Minister’s directive, terming it as positive and timely for the capital market.
Saiful Islam, President of DBA, expressed optimism about the directive’s potential to accelerate the country’s capital market and overall economy. He pledged support to relevant government departments and regulatory bodies in implementing the directive, ensuring its positive impact on the economy, including the capital market.
