On Sunday, 21 September, the opening day of the week, trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began with all major indices showing a decline. Despite the fall in indices, the number of securities gaining in value outpaced those that declined during the first hour of trade.
By 11:00 AM, the DSE’s first-hour transactions had reached Tk 180.65 crore, an increase of nearly Tk 29 crore compared with the same period on the previous trading day (Thursday), when transactions amounted to Tk 151.94 crore.
Market Indices Performance (as of 11:00 AM)
| Index | Points (Current) | Change from Previous Day |
| DSEX (Broad Index) | 5,446 | ▼ 4 points |
| DS30 (Top 30 Companies) | 2,100 | ▼ 7 points |
| DSES (Shariah Index) | 1,174 | ▼ 5 points |
Market Breadth in First Hour
| Category | Number of Securities |
| Gainers | 164 |
| Losers | 120 |
| Unchanged | 98 |
| Total Traded | 382 |
This indicates that, despite the fall in indices, investor activity was largely spread across gaining securities.
Comparison of First-Hour Turnover
| Date | First-Hour Turnover |
| Sunday (21 Sept) | Tk 180.65 crore |
| Thursday (18 Sept) | Tk 151.94 crore |
| Increase | Tk 28.71 crore |
The highest contributor to the first-hour trading volume was Summit Alliance Port Limited, with transactions worth Tk 13.46 crore.
By comparison:
| Company | Turnover in First Hour | Day |
| Summit Alliance Port Ltd | Tk 13.46 crore | Sunday (21 Sept) |
| Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Ltd | Tk 8.37 crore | Thursday (18 Sept) |
The data highlights that although the overall indices dipped, liquidity and turnover showed a notable increase, reflecting strong investor participation in select securities.
