On the first trading day of the week, Sunday (28 September), the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a predominantly downward trend across all major indices. By noon, the number of shares and units whose prices fell was more than two and a half times the number of shares that saw a price increase. During this two-hour period, a total of BDT 23.51 crore worth of securities were traded.
Market Index Performance
| Index | Change vs Previous Day | Current Level |
| DSEX (Main Index) | -15 points | 5,400 points |
| DSES (Shariah-compliant Companies) | -2 points | 1,170 points |
| DSE30 (Top 30 Companies) | -7 points | 2,096 points |
Market analysis shows a general decline in the primary indicators, reflecting a cautious or bearish sentiment among investors.
Trading Activity
- Total companies participating in the first hour: 389
- Price increased: 96
- Price decreased: 233
- Price unchanged: 60
- Total securities traded by noon: BDT 23.51 crore
The largest contribution to the day’s trading came from Summit Alliance Port Limited, with shares worth BDT 15.15 crore transacted in the first two hours.
The market’s early session reflected cautious investor sentiment, with more securities declining in value than rising. Analysts will likely monitor whether this trend continues throughout the day, especially given the strong participation of major companies like Summit Alliance Port Limited.
Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange Reports
