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Engineering, Banking, and Textile Sectors Drive Dhaka Stock Exchange Transaction Surge

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a surge in transactions, primarily driven by the engineering, banking, and textile sectors.

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The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has seen a significant increase in transactions, with the engineering, banking, and textile sectors playing a major role. These three sectors accounted for 39% of the total transactions on the DSE. The top three banks in terms of transactions were Jamuna Bank, BRAC Bank, and City Bank. BRAC Bank had the most significant impact on the index rise. The DSE's main index, the DSE X, increased by 33 points to 5,406 points, the highest in the last three months. Market insiders believe that the upward trend in the market index and transactions is encouraging investors to invest more.

According to LankaBangla Securities, the engineering sector saw the highest transactions, with 42 companies contributing 150 crore taka, or about 14% of the total transactions on the DSE. The banking sector followed with 31 banks contributing 136 crore taka, or about 13% of the total transactions. The textile sector contributed 131 crore taka, or about 12% of the total transactions. Market insiders say that institutional investors have become more active after the Eid holiday, which has encouraged individual investors to become more active in the market. The upcoming budget announcement has also increased investor interest in the stock market.

FAQ

Which sectors contributed the most to DSE transactions?
Engineering, banking, and textile sectors contributed the most to DSE transactions.
Which banks had the highest transactions on the DSE?
Jamuna Bank, BRAC Bank, and City Bank had the highest transactions on the DSE.
What was the impact of the upcoming budget announcement on the stock market?
The upcoming budget announcement increased investor interest in the stock market.

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