Bangladesh

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...