Bangladesh

As the FY2026-27 National Budget approaches, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is navigating a period of intense uncertainty, balancing a fragile recovery against a tightening macroeconomic environment.   The market has been characterized by sharp fluctuations. In early April 2026, the DSEX bounced back by 1.82%, reaching 5,272 points after a prolonged 17-day downturn that erased approximately Tk 29,500 crore in market capitalization. This pre-budget uptick was largely driven by the government's intervention to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid a severe global gasoline shortage. Although this move offered a reprieve for industrial sectors, the broader economic foundation remains under pressure.   Key Economic Constraints The DSE currently faces a "triple threat" of rising costs and supply constraints: Sticky Inflation: With inflation hovering near 9.13%, the central bank has kept the policy rate at 10%, which has significantly restricted the liquidity required fo...

April 2025 saw the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in a state of flux, a common occurrence as the financial world braces for the unveiling of the national budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. For much of the month, the main DSEX index showed a downward drift, reflecting a natural caution among investors. Everyone watches closely, trying to predict which sectors might get a boost and which might face new challenges when the government lays out its spending plans. This pre-budget period is often marked by a collective holding of breath.   However, the story didn't end there. As April drew to a close, a sense of recovery seemed to take hold. This late upturn suggests that some investors were starting to see opportunities, perhaps anticipating specific areas that the upcoming budget might favor. It's like reading tea leaves – trying to discern future trends from the current market movements. Looking at how different parts of the market performed gives us further clues. The late stren...

Company Name:  Dhaka Insurance Limited   Trading Code: DHAKAINS Scrip Code: 25744   Figure in BDT Market Information:  May 11, 2021 Last Trading Price 77.50 Closing Price 77.50 Last Update 2:31 PM Day's Range 71.00 - 77.50 Change* 7 Day's Value (mn) 47.74 9.93% 52 Weeks' Moving Range 24.00 - 90.00 Opening Price 71.00 Day's Volume (Nos.) 631,500.00 Adjusted Opening Price 70.50 Day's Trade (Nos.) 1,034 Yesterday's Closing Price 70.50 Market Capitalization (mn) 2,828.813 *Based on Yesterday's Closing Price and Last Trading Price. Interim Financial Performance:  2020 Particulars Unaudited / Audited ...