Stock markets in Bangladesh experienced a surge in activity on June 26, with the highest single-day turnover recorded this month. Both exchanges saw sharp increases in trading volume, accompanied by positive moves across most stocks. On the Dhaka Stock Exchange, a total turnover of Tk 478 crore was recorded from share and unit transactions—marking the busiest trading day of the month. Simultaneously, the Chittagong Stock Exchange recorded more than Tk 60 crore in turnover, its highest for June. Market momentum pushed key indices upward. The primary index of the Dhaka exchange, known as DSEX, increased by 65 points. Meanwhile, the DSES, which follows Shariah principles, gained 13 points, and the DS30, comprising blue-chip stocks, went up by 30 points. On the Chittagong exchange, the main benchmark climbed by 165 points. Gains were broad-based, with 298 out of 398 Dhaka-listed firms finishing higher and only 46 declining. Among companies in the A category—known for distributing dividends—168 finished in positive territory, 29 fell, and 26 remained unchanged. In the block market, shares worth Tk 34 crore changed hands, led by Lovello with Tk 11 crore in trades. Dragon Sweater & Spinning and JMI Syringes & Medical Devices stood out among winners. On Dhaka’s side, Dragon Sweater & Spinning surged 10 percent, while at Chittagong, JMI Syringes & Medical Devices led with the same gain. By contrast, FAS Finance and Investment and Prime Bank First ICB AMCL Mutual Fund each dropped around 6.6 to 10 percent. Sector-wise, food, banking, and pharmaceuticals dominated trading activity. A market review showed that food-related shares accounted for approximately 15–19 percent of the day’s turnover, followed by banking and pharma issues at nearly 12–14 percent each. Market analysts noted that local investors appeared confident, as buying interest outweighed selling pressure—especially in large-cap and dividend-paying companies. The thriving turnover suggests steady investor sentiment and optimism ahead of macroeconomic updates and positive global trends. This spike in turnover is a sharp rebound following a mid-June lull, when trading values dropped below Tk 250 crore. After two consecutive weeks of upticks and improving conditions, the June 26 activity signals a growing momentum that could continue into July. As of now, the strong daily turnover and widespread gains suggest that markets are responding positively to structural developments and investor confidence. With significant interest in food, bank, and pharmaceutical stocks, the exchanges have shown resilience and potential for growth as the fiscal year draws to a close.
