Market breadth was positive, with 222 scrips advancing, 72 declining, and 86 remaining unchanged

The indices of stock markets in Bangladesh exhibited a mixed performance for the second consecutive day yesterday. .Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a modest rise amid growing concerns over a hike in trade tariffs by the US..

The benchmark index of the Dhaka stocks dropped 0.16% to 5,196.70

Of the traded securities, 235 advanced, 74 declined and 75 remained unchanged.

The stock market in Bangladesh reopened yesterday after a nine-day extended Eid holiday, showing a mixed performance as investor sentiment was dampened following the US administration’s imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi products entering the American market..The Dhaka Stock

Turnover stood at Tk 415.5 crore.

Of the traded stocks, 70 advanced, 249 declined, and 46 remained unchanged.

Bangladesh's stock market has been struggling for several years due to the poor performance of listed firms, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.

The agreement, signed on Thursday in Colombo, aims to facilitate technology development and sharing

Mixed reactions came from different quarters

The benchmark index remained almost flat to hit 5,207 points as of 12:14pm

The interim government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator.

The benchmark index rose 0.30% to 5,221 points as of 11:22am

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.

The DSEX rose 0.27% to 5,230 points as of 11:28am

The benchmark index of the DSE rose by 0.32 percent to 5,216 points

Her declaration came within months of similar announcements made by three other sponsors

A barrage of new Trump policies has increased uncertainty for businesses, consumers and investors, notably back-and-forth tariff moves against major trading partners like Canada, Mexico and China.

The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,200 points as of 12:44pm

The DSEX rose 0.19% to 5,184.59 points as of 11:14 am