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25/08/2026

Market Commentary | 25 August 2026

The market remained under pressure on Tuesday, with the benchmark DSEX Index falling 82.13 points (-1.43%) to 5,640.08, compared with 5,722.21 on 23 August. The decline was also reflected across the other major indices, with the DS30 dropping 0.90% to 2,126.11 and the DSES declining 1.18% to 1,126.84. Although the daily move shown on the market dashboard was only marginally negative, the comparison with the previous trading session highlights a more significant deterioration in the broader market level.

Trading activity also weakened considerably. Total turnover fell 28.75% to BDT 506.72 crore, from BDT 711.15 crore on 23 August. Total traded volume declined 23.40% to 191.68 million shares, while the number of trades dropped 24.31% to 154,602. The simultaneous decline in turnover, volume and trade count indicates a clear reduction in overall market participation and liquidity.

However, market breadth improved sharply compared with 23 August. Advancing stocks increased from 32 to 175, while declining issues fell dramatically from 324 to 152. Unchanged stocks also increased from 30 to 64. This represents a substantial improvement in breadth, suggesting that despite the fall in the headline indices, selling pressure was much less widespread than in the previous session. The divergence between weak indices and improved breadth points toward more selective rather than broad-based selling.

At the index-impact level, GQBALLPEN, LIBRAINFU, FINEFOODS, and PHARMAID provided the strongest positive support. On the negative side, EASTERNLUB, AMBEEPHA, ARAMIT, and APEXSPINN were the major drags on the indices. Among individual performers, MEGCONMILK, FAMILYTEX, PHOENIXFIN, and CNATEX recorded the strongest gains, while SHARPIND, CAPITECGBF, TUNGHAI, and SANDHANINS were among the biggest losers.

Trading concentration remained notable, with SHARPIND leading turnover at BDT 252.996 million, followed by SAIHAMTEX and BRACBANK. In the block market, SOUTHEASTB recorded the highest block trade value at BDT 60.63 million, followed by ALARABANK and SHARPIND.

Overall, 25 August presented a mixed market picture. The headline indices weakened substantially and liquidity contracted sharply, pointing to a more subdued trading environment. However, the dramatic improvement in market breadth—from only 32 advancing stocks on 23 August to 175—suggests that the previous session's extreme selling pressure eased considerably. The key concern remains the sharp fall in turnover and index levels, while the improved breadth provides some indication that the market may be moving toward a more selective and stabilising phase rather than experiencing another broad-based sell-off.

25/08/2026

Market Commentary | 23 August 2026

The market came under significant selling pressure on Sunday, with the DSEX Index falling 63.87 points (-1.10%) to 5,722.21, reversing the modest recovery recorded on 20 August. The decline was broad-based across the major indices, with the DS30 falling 0.79% to 2,145.48 and the DSES declining 1.37% to 1,140.28. The sharper decline in the DSES indicates particularly strong weakness among the Shariah-compliant segment.

Despite the sharp index decline, trading activity improved from the previous session. Total turnover increased 5.83% to BDT 711.15 crore, from BDT 671.99 crore on 20 August. Traded volume rose 11.63% to 250.25 million shares, while the number of trades increased 11.58% to 204,263. The rise in turnover and trading volume alongside a sharp market decline suggests that selling activity was accompanied by relatively stronger market participation.

The clearest deterioration came from market breadth. Advancing issues plunged from 192 to just 32, while declining stocks surged from 127 to 324. Unchanged issues also fell from 71 to 30. This represents a dramatic reversal from Thursday’s positive breadth, with losers outnumbering gainers by 10 times, signalling widespread selling pressure rather than weakness concentrated in a few large-cap stocks.

At the index-impact level, LIBRAINFU, SHYAMPSUG, SHARPIND, and EMERALDOIL provided the strongest positive support. However, the negative side was dominated by EASTRNLUB, AMBEEPHA, ARAMIT, and PHARMAID, with EASTRNLUB alone contributing a -5.79-point impact. Among individual performers, GBBPOWER, SHARPIND, EMERALDOIL, and SICL posted gains, while NURANI, NEWLINE, TUNGHAI, and RINGSHINE recorded the steepest declines.

Trading remained concentrated in a few names, with SHARPIND leading turnover at BDT 365.42 million, followed by RUNNERAUTO at BDT 257.17 million and FARCHEM at BDT 231.67 million. In the block market, CITYGENINS, LOVELLO, and SHARPIND recorded the largest transactions, with CITYGENINS leading at BDT 72.51 million.

Overall, 23 August marked a clear deterioration in market sentiment compared with 20 August. The DSEX’s 1.10% decline was accompanied by a dramatic shift in breadth from 192 gainers versus 127 losers to just 32 gainers versus 324 losers. Although turnover and volume increased, the combination of higher activity and sharply negative breadth points to intensified selling pressure rather than healthy accumulation. The market has therefore entered a more defensive phase, and a recovery in breadth and stabilization of the major indices will be crucial for restoring confidence in the near term.

20/08/2026

Market Commentary | 20 August 2026

The market rebounded modestly on Thursday, with the DSEX Index rising 16.37 points (+0.28%) to 5,786.08, reversing the marginal decline recorded in the previous session. The DSES also strengthened by 0.43% to 1,156.11, while the DS30 edged down 0.02% to 2,162.51. The improvement in the DSEX and DSES indicates a mild recovery in market sentiment, although the gains remained relatively limited.

Trading activity, however, continued to weaken. Total turnover fell 8.31% to BDT 671.99 crore, from BDT 732.83 crore on 19 August. Traded volume declined 9.63% to 224.18 million shares, while the number of trades dropped 11.08% to 183,066. This marks another session of declining participation, with turnover now falling considerably below the BDT 1,000 crore level seen earlier in the week. The market’s recovery therefore came despite lower trading activity, suggesting that buying interest remained selective rather than broad-based in terms of value traded.

Market breadth showed a clear improvement compared with Wednesday. Advancing issues increased from 140 to 192, while declining issues fell from 198 to 127. Unchanged stocks also increased from 61 to 71. As a result, gainers substantially outnumbered losers, marking a reversal from the negative breadth observed in the previous session and indicating broader participation in the day’s recovery.

At the index-impact level, SHYAMPSUG, ZEALBANGLA, PHARMAID, and ORIONINFU provided the strongest positive support. On the negative side, AMBEEPHA, LINDEBD, ARAMIT, and LIBRAINFU were the major drags. Among individual performers, SHARPIND, SICL, SHYAMPSUG, and ZEALBANGLA posted notable gains, while GBBPOWER, DOMINAGE, SOUTHEASTB, and PREMIERLEA recorded the steepest declines.

In terms of trading concentration, SHARPIND remained the highest-turnover stock at BDT 200.51 million, followed by TECHNOLOGYDRUG at BDT 175.52 million and PTL at BDT 161.93 million. In the block market, SHARPIND dominated with BDT 137.23 million, significantly ahead of APEXSPINN at BDT 49.68 million.

Overall, 20 August marked a modest recovery in the broader market, supported by a significant improvement in market breadth. The shift from 140 gainers versus 198 losers to 192 gainers versus 127 losers is a positive signal and suggests that buying interest became more widespread. However, the 8.31% decline in turnover and 9.63% fall in volume highlight that the recovery lacked strong trading conviction. Therefore, while the improvement in breadth is encouraging, sustained recovery in both index levels and market participation will be important to confirm a stronger turnaround.

19/08/2026

Market Commentary | 19 August 2026

The market remained under pressure on Wednesday, with the DSEX Index edging down 3.92 points (-0.07%) to 5,769.71, extending the previous session’s decline. The DS30 also slipped 0.07% to 2,162.96, while the DSES was the only major index to advance, rising 0.08% to 1,151.15. The marginal movement in the benchmark indices suggests that the market remained broadly weak but avoided a sharp sell-off.

Trading activity, however, deteriorated significantly. Total turnover fell 26.58% to BDT 732.83 crore, from BDT 998.11 crore on 18 August. Traded volume declined 22.20% to 248.07 million shares, while the number of trades dropped 16.91% to 205,886. The simultaneous decline in turnover, volume, and transactions indicates a clear reduction in overall market participation and investor activity.

Market breadth showed a modest improvement compared with Tuesday, but remained negative. Advancing issues increased from 77 to 140, while declining issues declined from 266 to 198. Unchanged issues also increased from 47 to 61. Although the gap between gainers and losers narrowed, decliners still outnumbered advancers, indicating that selling pressure continued to dominate the broader market.

At the index-impact level, AMBEEPHA, ARAMIT, BERGERPBL, and LIBRAINFU provided the strongest positive support. On the negative side, APEXSPINN, SIPLC, LINDEBD, and ORIONINFU were the major drags on the indices. Among individual performers, REGENTTEX, RELIANCE1, RUNNERAUTO, and ALARABANK recorded notable gains, while SHARPIND, GBBPOWER, SIPLC, and MLDYEING were among the biggest losers.

Despite the weak overall market, SHARPIND remained the highest-turnover stock at BDT 221.30 million, followed by IPDC at BDT 215.14 million. In the block market, SAIHAMTEX and SHARPIND recorded the largest transactions, at BDT 63.65 million and BDT 63.21 million respectively.

Overall, 19 August marked another weak session, with the key concern shifting from index declines to the sharp contraction in market activity. The improvement in market breadth provided some relief, but the 26.58% drop in turnover and 22.20% decline in volume indicate weakening investor participation. With the DSEX continuing to drift lower and trading activity declining substantially, the market appears to remain in a cautious and low-conviction phase, with a stronger recovery in participation needed to support a meaningful reversal.

18/08/2026

Market Commentary | 18 August 2026

The market continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, with the DSEX falling for the fourth consecutive session as selling pressure remained dominant. Total turnover edged up 0.33% to BDT 998.11 crore, compared with BDT 994.86 crore on 17 August. However, traded volume declined 8.77% to 318.87 million shares, while the number of trades fell 5.07% to 247,783. The marginal increase in turnover despite lower volume suggests that trading remained relatively concentrated in higher-value transactions, but overall market participation weakened.

The benchmark DSEX Index declined 40.63 points (-0.70%) to 5,773.63, following Monday’s 0.78% drop and moving further below the 5,800 level. The decline was also visible across the other major indices, with the DS30 falling 0.51% to 2,164.47 and the DSES declining 0.65% to 1,150.21. The continued weakness across the indices indicates that the market’s bearish momentum remains firmly in place.

Market breadth improved noticeably compared with the previous session, although selling pressure remained overwhelming. Advancing issues increased from 54 to 77, while declining stocks declined from 318 to 266. Unchanged issues also increased from 19 to 47. Despite this improvement, declining stocks still outnumbered advancing stocks by more than 3.4 times, indicating that the broader market remained firmly tilted toward sellers.

At the index-impact level, GQBALLPEN, ARAMIT, FINEFOODS, and SAMORITA provided the strongest positive support. On the downside, EASTERNLUB, APEXFOODS, HEIDELBCEM, and SHYAMPSUG were the major negative contributors. Among individual performers, TUNGHAI, ENVOYTEX, SAMORITA, and NURANI posted notable gains, while SHARPIND, PLFSL, DOMINAGE, and NRBBCBANK recorded the steepest declines.

Trading activity remained concentrated in a handful of stocks. DOMINAGE led turnover with BDT 527.52 million, followed by IPDC at BDT 516.64 million, while GP dominated block market activity with BDT 103.59 million.

Overall, 18 August saw the market’s decline deepen despite a modest improvement in breadth. The DSEX registered a larger absolute decline than the previous session, while trading volume and the number of transactions contracted. Although fewer stocks declined and more stocks advanced than on 17 August, the continued wide gap between decliners and advancers shows that selling pressure remains the dominant force. With the DSEX now below 5,800, the market’s ability to stabilize around current levels and attract stronger buying participation will be crucial in determining whether the ongoing correction begins to ease.

17/08/2026

Market Commentary | 17 August 2026

The market extended its downward trend on Monday, with selling pressure intensifying and all major indices posting further losses. Total turnover declined 12.02% to BDT 994.86 crore, compared with BDT 1,130.77 crore on 16 August. Traded volume also fell 3.52% to 349.53 million shares, while the number of trades decreased 7.33% to 261,007. The decline in both turnover and trading activity suggests that market participation weakened as investor sentiment remained cautious.

The benchmark DSEX Index fell 45.71 points (-0.78%) to 5,814.26, marking a significantly sharper decline than the 0.41% fall recorded on the previous session. The downturn was also more pronounced across the other major indices, with the DS30 declining 0.39% to 2,175.66 and the DSES falling 1.16% to 1,157.76. The DSEX has now moved further away from the 5,900 level, reflecting a clear deterioration in short-term market sentiment.

Market breadth deteriorated sharply, becoming the key negative feature of Monday’s session. Advancing issues plunged from 102 to just 54, while declining stocks surged from 247 to 318. Unchanged issues also fell from 41 to 19. Consequently, declining stocks outnumbered advancing stocks by almost 6 times, highlighting a broad-based sell-off rather than weakness concentrated in a limited number of stocks.

At the index-impact level, BDLAMPS, DSHGARME, POPULARLIF, and UPGDCL provided the strongest positive support. On the downside, GQBALLPEN, APEXSPINN, ZEALBANGLA, and ORIONINFU were the major negative contributors. Among individual performers, PLFSL, SALAMCRST, POPULARLIF, and KPCL posted notable gains, while DOMINAGE, NURANI, CNATEX, and NEWLINE recorded the steepest declines.

Overall, 17 August marked a clear intensification of the market’s bearish momentum. Unlike the previous session, when turnover and volume increased despite the decline, Monday’s weaker trading activity was accompanied by a much sharper fall in the indices and a severe deterioration in market breadth. The combination of rising selling pressure, fewer advancing stocks, and declining liquidity points to a more defensive market environment, with a meaningful recovery likely to depend on renewed buying interest and stabilization in the broader market.

16/08/2026

Market Commentary | 16 August 2026

The market resumed trading after the weekend with a sharper decline in the broader market, as selling pressure intensified despite a significant improvement in trading activity. Total turnover jumped 22.16% to BDT 1,130.77 crore, compared with BDT 925.67 crore on 13 August. Traded volume also increased 21.07% to 362.27 million shares, while the number of trades rose 17.53% to 281,665. The simultaneous rise in turnover, volume, and trades indicates that market participation strengthened considerably, although the increased activity was largely accompanied by selling.

The benchmark DSEX Index fell 23.94 points (-0.41%) to 5,859.97, extending the previous session’s decline and moving further below the 5,900 level. The weakness was broad across the major indices, with the DS30 declining 0.39% to 2,184.22 and the DSES falling 0.49% to 1,171.37. Compared with the relatively modest decline on 13 August, Monday’s session reflected a more pronounced deterioration in market sentiment.

Market breadth deteriorated significantly, reversing the modest improvement seen in the previous session. Advancing issues fell from 135 to 102, while declining stocks jumped from 182 to 247. Unchanged issues also declined from 70 to 41. As a result, the gap between declining and advancing stocks widened considerably, with decliners outnumbering gainers by more than 2.4 times, signalling stronger and broader selling pressure.

At the index-impact level, ARAMIT, APEXSPINN, SIPLC, and RAHIMAFOOD provided the strongest positive support. On the downside, EASTERNLUB, AMBEEPHA, BDAUTOCA, and FINEFOODS were the major negative contributors. Among individual performers, MITHUNKNT, ZAHEENSPIN, GLOBALINS, and ALIF posted notable gains, while FARCHEM, SHARPIND, MLDYEING, and YPL recorded the steepest declines.

Overall, 16 August marked a clear shift toward heavier selling pressure, despite stronger market activity. The sharp rise in turnover and volume suggests that investors were actively trading, but the simultaneous deterioration in breadth indicates that the additional liquidity was largely driven by selling rather than renewed buying momentum. With the DSEX continuing to retreat and declining stocks increasingly dominating the market, the near-term outlook remains cautious unless stronger buying interest emerges to absorb the elevated selling pressure.

13/08/2026

Market Commentary | 13 August 2026

The market remained under pressure on Thursday, with the recent correction extending into a second consecutive session. Total turnover declined 13.78% to BDT 925.67 crore, compared with BDT 1,073.73 crore on 12 August. Traded volume also fell 19.09% to 299.23 million shares, while the number of trades decreased 10.46% to 239,663. The broad decline across all three activity indicators points to a noticeable slowdown in market participation and liquidity.

The benchmark DSEX Index slipped 13.36 points (-0.23%) to 5,883.91, following Wednesday’s 0.11% decline. The weakness was also visible across the other major indices, with the DS30 falling 0.31% to 2,192.73 and the DSES declining 0.15% to 1,177.14. Although the index losses remained relatively moderate, the continued decline suggests that the market has yet to regain the momentum seen during the strong advance earlier in the week.

Market breadth showed a modest improvement compared with the previous session, although selling pressure remained dominant. Advancing issues increased from 119 to 135, while declining stocks decreased from 231 to 182. Unchanged issues also rose significantly from 35 to 70. Despite the improvement, declining stocks continued to outnumber advancing issues, indicating that bearish sentiment remained prevalent across the broader market.

At the index-impact level, DSHGARME, PHARMAID, AMBEEPHA, and KAY&QUE provided the strongest positive support. On the downside, FINEFOODS, GP, ORIONINFU, and MARICO were the major negative contributors. Among individual performers, TUNGHAI, DSHGARME, MITHUNKNT, and GBBPOWER posted notable gains, while PRIMEINSUR, SUNLIFEINS, CAPMBDLBMF, and GP recorded the steepest declines.

Overall, 13 August reflected a continuation of the market’s cautious tone, with weaker liquidity and subdued trading activity adding to the pressure on the indices. While the improvement in market breadth suggests that selling pressure became somewhat less widespread, the continued dominance of declining stocks and the sharp contraction in turnover and volume indicate that investors remain cautious. The market’s near-term direction will likely depend on whether buyers can return with stronger participation and restore momentum following the recent pullback.

12/08/2026

Market Commentary | 12 August 2026

The market’s recovery lost momentum on Wednesday as profit-taking returned following Tuesday’s strong advance. Total turnover eased 3.74% to BDT 1,073.73 crore, compared with BDT 1,115.43 crore on 11 August. More notably, traded volume declined 10.12% to 369.83 million shares, although the number of trades increased 2.84% to 267,674. This suggests that trading activity remained relatively active, but the overall value and volume of transactions softened.

The benchmark DSEX Index slipped 6.26 points (-0.11%) to 5,897.27, giving back a small portion of Tuesday’s 1.00% gain and moving marginally below the 5,900 mark. The weakness extended across the other major indices, with the DS30 declining 0.18% to 2,200.49 and the DSES falling 0.15% to 1,180.78. However, the relatively small index declines indicate that Wednesday’s correction remained limited rather than developing into a broad market sell-off.

The clearest deterioration came from market breadth. Advancing issues fell sharply from 242 to 119, while declining stocks more than doubled from 101 to 231. Unchanged issues also decreased from 50 to 35. This reversal shows that the previous session’s broad-based buying momentum weakened considerably, with selling pressure spreading across a much larger number of stocks.

At the index-impact level, BDLAMPS, BDAUTOCA, SHYAMPSUG, and SONALIANSH provided the strongest support. Meanwhile, GQBALLPEN, EASTERNLUB, FINEFOODS, and LIBRAINFU were the major negative contributors. Among individual performers, METROSPIN, NURANI, TUNGHAI, and SAIHAMTEX posted notable gains, while PREMIERLEA, LRGLOBMF1, PLFSL, and ICBAGRANI1 recorded the steepest declines.

Overall, 12 August represented a pause in the market’s recent recovery rather than a complete reversal. The modest decline in the major indices was accompanied by a significant deterioration in breadth, indicating that Tuesday’s broad buying momentum failed to carry forward. With turnover also easing and declining stocks substantially outnumbering gainers, the market appears to be entering a more selective and cautious phase, where the ability of buyers to regain broad participation will be key to sustaining the recent recovery.

11/08/2026

Market Commentary | 11 August 2026

Tuesday brought a strong continuation of the market’s recovery, with both prices and trading activity moving decisively higher compared with Monday’s session. Turnover jumped 22.79% to BDT 1,115.43 crore, from BDT 908.40 crore, while traded volume increased 26.88% to 411.48 million shares. The number of trades also climbed 15.19% to 260,288, indicating that the rebound was supported by noticeably stronger market participation.

The benchmark DSEX Index surged 58.66 points to 5,903.53, gaining 1.00% and moving back above the psychologically important 5,900 level. The recovery was broad-based across the major indices, with the DS30 rising 0.86% to 2,204.56 and the DSES advancing 0.68% to 1,182.60. The synchronized gains suggest that buying interest extended beyond a narrow group of stocks.

The most encouraging signal came from market breadth. Advancing issues increased sharply from 199 to 242, while declining stocks fell from 129 to 101. Unchanged issues stood at 50, compared with 64 previously. This produced a much stronger advance-decline balance and confirms that Tuesday’s index gain was accompanied by broader participation across the market.

At the stock level, BERGERPBL, BDLAMPS, SIPLC, and RECKITTBEN were the strongest positive contributors to the index. On the negative side, SHYAMPSUG remained a drag for the second consecutive session, followed by GQBALLPEN, ZEALBANGLA, and JMISMDL. NRBCBANK, NURANI, TUNGHAI, and GBBPOWER were among the leading gainers, while PRIMEFIN, PLFSL, DHAKAINS, and SAFKOSPINN recorded the largest declines.

Overall, 11 August marked a meaningful strengthening of the market recovery. Unlike Monday, when the index gained amid relatively subdued activity, Tuesday’s advance was backed by higher turnover, stronger volume, increased trade count, and significantly improved market breadth. The DSEX’s return above 5,900, combined with the sharp improvement in participation, points to a stronger buying environment and provides a more convincing signal that investor sentiment is recovering.

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