The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Weekly Market Pulse provides a comprehensive, data-driven overview of Bangladesh’s equity market, covering index performance, sector movements, top gainers and losers, market breadth, trading activity, corporate actions, and sector-wise valuation metrics. This weekly analysis is designed for investors, traders, analysts, and market observers seeking timely insights into the DSEX index trend, sector rotation, stock-specific momentum, and relative valuation across different industries based on PE ratios.

This report summarizes weekly price action, sector-wise returns, institutional and retail participation signals, and key corporate disclosures, while also incorporating sector PE ratio analysis to highlight valuation extremes—helping investors identify potentially overvalued and undervalued sectors. By combining quantitative market data, valuation comparisons, and qualitative interpretation, the DSE Weekly Market Pulse supports informed decision-making across value investing, momentum strategies, and risk management frameworks within Bangladesh’s evolving stock market landscape.

Covering the trading week from May 17 to May 21, 2026, this edition highlights DSEX index movement, leading and lagging sectors, top-performing and underperforming stocks, weekly turnover leaders, notable dividend and earnings announcements, record dates for AGM, EGM, Right Share related information and cross-sector PE ratio comparisons—offering a clear, structured snapshot of market sentiment, valuation dispersion, and emerging trends in the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

📊 DSE Weekly Market Overview (2026-05-17 - 2026-05-21)

The DSEX index edged up by 18.9001 points (+0.36%) this week, opening at 5,245.2227 and closing at 5,264.1228. Overall market sentiment showed bullish momentum with strong buying interest across multiple sectors. Sectoral performance was led by Financial Institutions and IT Sector sectors, which attracted significant institutional and retail interest. Market breadth showed balanced participation from both sides. Trading volume and value showed varied patterns across different market capitalizations, indicating selective accumulation in fundamentally strong scripts while profit-booking continued in overvalued segments.

Corporate Actions This Week: Investors should review the latest interim profit declarations, EPS announcements, and dividend declarations for fundamental investment decisions. Use our dedicated section at the end for detailed corporate action analysis for this week.

📈 DSE Weekly–DSEX Index Movement

The DSEX index showed notable movement this week. Detailed metrics are presented in the table below.

DateDSEX IndexPoint change from prevDaily return %Point change from startCumulative return %
2026-05-145,245.22270.00000.00%0.00000.00%
2026-05-175,226.1836-19.0391-0.36%-19.0391-0.36%
2026-05-185,203.1121-23.0716-0.44%-42.1106-0.80%
2026-05-195,211.5416+8.4295+0.16%-33.6812-0.64%
2026-05-205,222.3819+10.8404+0.21%-22.8408-0.44%
2026-05-215,264.1228+41.7409+0.80%+18.9001+0.36%

📊 DSEX Index Weekly Performance Trend Graph

Visual analysis of DSEX index fluctuations throughout the trading week

Line chart showing DSEX index weekly movement at Dhaka Stock Exchange

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

📊 DSE Sector PE Ratio Analysis

The Tannery Industries sector showed the highest PE ratio at 260.36, while Cement had the lowest at 13.92. Complete sector PE ratio comparison is detailed in the table below.

SectorSector P/E Ratio
Tannery Industries260.36
Ceramics Sector166.69
Financial Institutions141.67
Engineering123.21
IT Sector102.14
Food & Allied95.53
Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals64.48
Mutual Funds61.98
Paper & Printing60.54
Jute55.04
Miscellaneous51.11
Textile47.49
Services & Real Estate45.85
Fuel & Power31.22
Insurance23.71
Travel & Leisure23.18
Bank23.16
Telecommunication14.75
Cement13.92

📊 Sector PE Ratio Comparison Graph

Visual comparison of sector valuation multiples showing highest and lowest PE ratios

Bar chart comparing Price-to-Earnings ratios across different sectors at Dhaka Stock Exchange

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

🏆 DSE Weekly Top Sector Performances

The Financial Institutions sector led the gainers this week with a +5.35% gain. Complete sector performance is detailed in the table below.

SectorWeekly Return (%)
Financial Institutions+5.35%
IT Sector+3.11%
Travel & Leisure+3.06%
Fuel & Power+2.51%
Food & Allied+2.45%
Engineering+2.18%
Telecommunication+1.53%
Insurance+1.43%
Ceramics Sector+1.37%
Textile+1.18%
Cement+1.05%
Jute+0.98%
Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals+0.93%
Miscellaneous+0.73%

🏆 Top Performing Sectors of the Week-Graph

Sector-wise performance analysis showing weekly leaders

Horizontal bar chart comparing returns of best performing sectors at DSE

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

📉 DSE Weekly Sector Losers

The Tannery Industries sector led the decliners this week with a -1.81% loss. Complete sector performance is detailed in the table below.

SectorWeekly Return (%)
Tannery Industries-1.81%
Bank-1.37%
Mutual Funds-0.92%
Paper & Printing-0.85%
Services & Real Estate-0.69%

⚠️ Underperforming Sectors of the Week-Graph

Sector analysis highlighting areas of weekly weakness

Horizontal bar chart comparing declines of weakest sectors at DSE

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

📈 DSE Weekly Top 10 Gainers of the Week

The list of top gainers for the week is shown below.

Trading CodeSectorStart dateEnd dateStart closeEnd closeWeekly Return (%)
PREMIERLEAFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-212.202.90+31.82%
PRIMEFINFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-212.803.50+25.00%
GSPFINANCEFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-213.304.00+21.21%
BIFCFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-214.004.80+20.00%
PROVATIINSInsurance2026-05-172026-05-2136.1042.90+18.84%
SKTRIMSMiscellaneous2026-05-172026-05-2111.3013.40+18.58%
RDFOODFood & Allied2026-05-172026-05-2127.3032.10+17.58%
ANLIMAYARNTextile2026-05-172026-05-2121.1024.70+17.06%
FIRSTFINFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-213.904.50+15.38%
MIRAKHTEREngineering2026-05-172026-05-2139.4045.40+15.23%

📈 Weekly Top 10 Stock Gainers Performance Graph

Performance comparison of stocks with highest weekly returns

Bar chart showing percentage returns of top 10 gaining stocks at Dhaka Stock Exchange

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

📉 DSE Weekly Top 10 Losers of the Week

The list of top losers for the week is shown below.

Trading CodeSectorStart dateEnd dateStart closeEnd closeWeekly Return (%)
UTTARABANKBank2026-05-172026-05-2125.8020.80-19.38%
PUBALIBANKBank2026-05-172026-05-2138.8033.20-14.43%
APEXSPINNTextile2026-05-172026-05-21396.70339.60-14.39%
BRACBANKBank2026-05-172026-05-2173.1064.00-12.45%
BANKASIABank2026-05-172026-05-2119.0017.30-8.95%
APEXTANRYTannery Industries2026-05-172026-05-21113.30103.80-8.38%
DHAKABANKBank2026-05-172026-05-2112.0011.00-8.33%
ICBFinancial Institutions2026-05-172026-05-2144.9041.30-8.02%
HAMIMiscellaneous2026-05-172026-05-21188.10173.10-7.97%
MTBBank2026-05-172026-05-2112.5011.60-7.20%

📉 Weekly Top 10 Stock Losers Performance Graph

Analysis of stocks facing maximum weekly decline

Bar chart showing percentage losses of top 10 declining stocks at Dhaka Stock Exchange

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

💰 DSE Weekly Top 10 Turnover Leaders

This week's turnover analysis reveals RDFOOD leading the market with BDT 1,138.68 million in total trading value. The top 10 turnover leaders collectively accounted for BDT 7,940.38 million in trading activity, with a total volume of 198,119,774 shares traded. On average, these actively traded stocks gained +6.20% for the week. ASIATICLAB exhibited the widest price swing of BDT 15.90 between its weekly high and low. All stocks traded for the full 5-day week, indicating consistent market participation.

RankTrading CodeTotal Value (Million BDT)Avg Daily TurnoverTotal VolumeAvg Close PriceWeekly HighWeekly LowStart PriceEnd PriceWeekly Change (%)Trading Days
1RDFOOD1,138.68227.7438,113,63629.8632.7027.3027.3032.10+17.58%5
2ASIATICLAB1,093.12218.629,371,264116.96126.00110.10111.00126.00+13.51%5
3NCCBANK1,027.22205.4463,489,68416.0616.2015.9016.2015.90-1.85%5
4TECHNODRUG933.43186.6921,938,06343.0245.0041.1041.1045.00+9.49%5
5DOMINAGE876.23175.2511,738,16074.4875.6073.4075.6074.50-1.46%5
6MIRAKHTER698.43139.6916,955,06940.5845.4038.1039.4045.40+15.23%5
7MONNOCERA590.35118.076,042,43096.5099.5095.4096.1095.40-0.73%5
8NAVANAPHAR548.19109.648,513,82764.1667.8060.3060.3067.80+12.44%5
9LOVELLO542.08108.427,108,82875.9877.5073.6077.2076.20-1.30%5
10MEGHNAINS492.6598.5314,848,81332.7233.1032.3032.6032.30-0.92%5

💰 Weekly Top 10 Turnover Leaders Graph

Visualization of highest turnover stocks with trading volumes and values

Bar chart showing top 10 stocks by trading turnover at Dhaka Stock Exchange

📈 Data Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)📅 Generated: May 27, 2026🔍 Analysis: Capital Insight BD

📋 Weekly Market Summary & Investor Takeaways

📊 Weekly Performance Snapshot

  • Top Gainer: PREMIERLEA (+31.82%)
  • Average Gain: +20.07% among top 10
  • Top Loser: UTTARABANK (-19.38%)
  • Average Loss: 10.95% among bottom 10
  • Best Performing Sector: Financial Institutions (+5.35%)
  • Worst Performing Sector: Tannery Industries (-1.81%)

🎯 Key Observations

Sector Concentration: The Financial Institutions sector dominated with 5 stocks in the top 10 gainers list, indicating focused institutional buying or positive sector-specific developments. Momentum Bias: Gainers showed stronger momentum (+31.82%) compared to losses (-19.38%), suggesting underlying bullish undercurrents despite selective profit-taking.

💡 Investor Takeaways & Strategic Insights

  1. Sector Rotation Strategy: Consider reallocating towards sectors showing consistent strength while reducing exposure to underperforming segments. Monitor sector-specific news and policy developments.
  2. Stock Selection Approach: Focus on fundamentally strong stocks within leading sectors. Look for companies with positive earnings visibility, reasonable valuations, and strong corporate governance.
  3. Risk Management: Implement appropriate stop-losses for positions in volatile stocks. Diversify across sectors to mitigate concentration risk during market corrections.
  4. Entry Points: Consider staggered buying in quality stocks showing temporary weakness. Monitor support levels for optimal entry opportunities in trending counters.
  5. Corporate Action Focus: Pay close attention to interim profit declarations, dividend announcements, and EPS updates. These fundamental factors often drive medium to long-term price movements.

Note: This analysis is based on weekly closing data. Investors should consider their risk appetite, investment horizon, and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.



Weekly Corporate Actions of DSE Stock

This weekly corporate actions update highlights the latest dividend declarations, earnings announcements, and material disclosures from companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Investors can quickly track stock dividends, interim results, EPS, NAV, record dates, and AGM timelines, helping them make informed portfolio decisions based on verified corporate information. By summarizing key actions and market-moving news in one place, this section serves as a reliable reference for DSE investors, traders, and analysts seeking timely insights into Bangladesh’s equity market.

💰 DIVIDEND DECLARATION SUMMARY

TRADING CODETITLEDIVIDEND PERCENTAGEEPSNAVNOCFPSRECORD DATEAGM DATEFISCAL YEAR
DGICDividend Declaration2%Tk. 0.16Tk. (11.35)Tk. (0.10)07.07.2026.09.09.20262024-2025
IPDCBSEC's consent for Stock Dividend5%2024-2025
MTBBSEC's consent for Stock Dividend12%2024-2025
SOUTHEASTBBSEC's consent and Record Date for Stock Dividend7%2024-2025
TRUSTBANKBSEC's consent of Stock Dividend for the year ended December 31, 20255%

📈 INTERIM / EARNINGS SUMMARY

TRADING CODETITLEQUARTEREPSNOCFPSNAVPROFITPERIOD
ALARABANKQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 0.14Tk. 0.12Tk. 21.19January-March 2026
BATASHOEQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 27.14Tk. 67.59Tk. 215.85January-March 2026
BDFINANCEQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 0.11Tk. 0.04Tk. (28.96)January-March 2026
MERCINSQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 0.34Tk. 0.04Tk. 22.22January-March 2026
NCCBANKQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 1.11Tk. 1.88Tk. 28.41January-March 2026
NTCDividend Declaration and Record date & AGM date of 46th AGMN/ATk. (158.53)Tk. (92.89)Tk. (144.97)
ONEBANKPLCQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 0.34Tk. 1.83Tk. 22.85January-March 2026
PRAGATIINSQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 1.63Tk. 0.96Tk. 59.61January-March 2026
PREMIERBANQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. (0.87)Tk. 25.82Tk. 12.73January-March 2026
REPUBLICQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 0.55Tk. (0.31)Tk. 20.25January-March 2026
RUPALIBANKQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. (8.12)Tk. (15.83)Tk. (27.05)January-March 2026
UNIONCAPQ1 FinancialsQ1Tk. 2.46Tk. 1.60Tk. (65.49)January-March 2026

📰 NEWS SUMMARY

TOTAL NEWSTOTAL DIVIDENDTOTAL INTERIM
148512

📅 Company AGM/EGM Information (95 records)

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Company Name Year End Dividend/EGM Purpose AGM/EGM Date Record Date Venue Time
AB Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 18-Jun-2026 21 May, 26 Venue/Mode: Hybrid System and physical presence at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka 10.00 A.M
Agrani Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 14-May-2026 15-Apr-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC December 31, 2025 No Dividend 29-Jul-2026 9-Jun-26 Venue/Mode: will be notified later 11.00 A.M
Alltex Industries Ltd June 30, 2025 No Dividend 18-Jun-2026 7-Jan-26 Alltex Industrial Park, Ariabo, Barpa, Rupgonj, Narayangonj, Bangladesh 11:00 AM
Aramit Limited June 30, 2025 10% Cash Dividend Postponed 27-Jan-2026
Asia Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 3-Jun-26 Venue: Digital Platform 12:00 Noon
Asia Pacific General Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 14% Cash Dividend 9-Jul-26 21-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.30 A.M
BRAC Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 15% cash and 15% stock dividend 11-Jun-2026 17-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Bangladesh Finance PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 30-Jun-2026 1-Jun-26 Venue: Hybrid System (Physically at BCIC Auditorium, BCIC Bhaban, 30-31 Dilkusha, Dhaka 11:30 AM
Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC. December 31, 2025 11% Cash Dividend 18-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform (Zoom Link) and in person at Head Office, 42, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka- 1000 11:00 AM
Bangladesh National Insurance Company Limited December 31, 2025 22% Cash Dividend 23-Jun-2026 13-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 12:00 PM
Bank Asia PLC. December 31, 2025 8.50% Cash Dividend and 8.50% Stock Dividend 11-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Through Digital Platform (link will be communicated in due course) 11:00 AM
Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited December 31, 2025 Total dividend of 248% of paid-up capital 30-Jun-2026 19-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Central Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 12% Cash Dividend 18-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform (Link will be communicated with AGM Notice) 11:00 AM
City Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 15% Cash Dividend and 15% Stock Dividend 7-Jun-26 3-May-26 Digital Platform 3:00 PM
Continental Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 5% Cash Dividend 13-Aug-2026 15-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Hybrid System (All Community Club Limited, Gulshan 1, Dhaka). Link: https://continins26.hybrida gmbd.net. 11.00 A.M
DBH Finance PLC. December 31, 2025 15% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 4-Jun-26 Mode: Digital Platform 11.30 AM
Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd. December 31, 2025 35% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 7-Jun-26 Venue/Mode: Virtually by using Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Dhaka Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 25-Jun-2026 18-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 12.30 PM
Dhaka Insurance Limited December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 20 July, 2026 17-Jun-2026 Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 25% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 16-Jun-2026 19-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Eastern Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 Cash Dividend @ 25.00% and Stock Dividend @ 3.00% 11-Jun-2026 6-May-26 Virtual Meeting through online/Digital Platform 12:00 Noon
Eastern Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 15% Cash Dividend 14-Jul-2026 16-Jun-2026 Venue: Virtually by using Digital Platform 11.30 A.M
Eastland Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025
10% Cash Dividend for the General shareholders excluding
Sponsors and or Directors
29-Jun-2026 2-Jun-26 Venue/Mode: Virtual Platform 3:00 PM
Express Insurance Limited December 31, 2025 5% Cash Dividend 1-Jul-26 21-May-2026 Venue: Hybrid System (Venue will be notified later on) 11.00 A.M
Federal Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 17-Aug-2026 16-Jun-2026 Venue: Digital Platform, link: http://agm38.federalinsubd .com. 11.00 A.M
GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited December 31, 2024 No Dividend Postponed 14-Oct-2025 Postponed Postponed
Global Heavy Chemicals Limited June 30, 2025 No Dividend To be declared later 29-Dec-2025 To be declared later To be declared later
Heidelberg Materials Bangladesh PLC December 31, 2025 11% Cash Dividend 18-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Virtual Meeting through Digital Platform 10:00 AM
IDLC Finance PLC. December 31, 2025 15% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 14-May-2026 19-Apr-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11:00 AM
IFIC Bank PLC December 31, 2025 No Dividend 29-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Mode: Hybrid Platform: Golf Garden, Army Golf Club, Bishwa Road, Dhaka. Link: https://ificbank.bdvirtualag m.com. 11.00 A.M
IPDC Finance PLC. December 31, 2025 5% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 25-Jun-2026 2-Jun-26 Venue/Mode: Virtually by using digital platform 09.00 AM
Intraco Refueling Station PLC
Fixation of Record date for raising Paid- up capital
21-May-2026
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC December 31, 2025 No Dividend 28-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka. 10:00 AM
Islami Commercial Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 6-Aug-26 8-Jun-26 Venue/Mode: To be notified through the AGM Notice 12:00 Noon
Jamuna Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 29% Cash Dividend 27-Jul-2026 3-Jun-26 Venue: Digital Platform 10:00 A.M
Janata Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 19-Jul-2026 22-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 A.M
Jute Spinners Ltd. June 30, 2023 No Dividend
Date and Venue of the 44th AGM will be notified later on
after receipt of permission from the High Court for 38th,
39th, 40th, 41st ,42nd and 43rd AGM.
28-Dec-2023 To be announced To be announced
Jute Spinners Ltd. June 30, 2025 No Dividend To be notified 27-Nov-2025 To be notified (after High Court permission)
Karnaphuli Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 9-Jul-26 7-Jun-26 Venue/Mode of AGM: Digital Platform 11:30 PM
Kattali Textile Limited June 30, 2025
0.10% Cash Dividend for General Shareholdes (Excluding the
Sponsors/Directors)
Will be notified later 21-Jan-2026 Venue: Hybrid (The AGM venue details will be conveyed through the AGM notice); Will be notified later
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC December 31, 2025
40% Final Cash Dividend (including 18% interim cash dividend
which has already been paid in December 2025)
13-May-2026 9-Apr-26 Mode/Venue: Digital Platform 3:00 PM
Linde Bangladesh Limited December 31, 2025 100% (Tk. 10.00 per share) Final Cash Dividend 10-Jun-2026 29-Apr-2026 Virtually by using Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Maksons Spinning Mills PLC. June 30, 2025 No Dividend Will be notified later 7-Jan-26 Hybrid System (Venue for physical presence: Will be notified later) Will be notified later
Mamun Agro Products Limited June 30, 2025
10% Total (5% Cash + 5% Bonus Share for general
shareholders; 5% Bonus Share for Sponsors & Directors)
Postponed 13-Nov-2025 Will be notified later Will be notified later
Marico Bangladesh Limited December 31, 2025 Final Cash Dividend of 500% 14-Jul-2026 1-Jun-26 Virtual meeting via Digital Platform. link: https://marico.bdvirtualag m.com/ 10:00 AM
Meghna Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 23-Jun-2026 17-May-2026 Mode: Hybrid Platform 11.00 AM
Mercantile Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 24-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform. 11.00 A.M
Mercantile Islami Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 30-Jun-2026 1-Jun-26 Venue: Digital Platform 11.00 A.M
Midland Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 3% Cash Dividend and 3% Stock Dividend 24-Jun-2026 1-Jun-26 Venue: Hybrid System with physical presence at B.N. Sagorika Hall, Naval Headquarters 10.00 AM
Mutual Trust Bank PLC December 31, 2025
12% Stock Dividend subject to approval by the respective
regulatory authorities
28-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Virtual Meeting 11:30 AM
NCCBANK December 31, 2025 21% Dividend (17% Cash and 4% Stock) 24-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 12:00 Noon
NRB Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 20-Aug-2026 17-Jun-2026 Mode: Hybrid System. Venue: The Westin Dhaka, Plot 01, Road 45, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 11.00 A.M
NRBC Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 25-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Mode: Hybrid System (Venue: Kurmitola Golf Club and link: https://nrbcbank.bdvirtuala gm.com) 11.00 A.M
National Bank Ltd. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 13-Aug-2026 15-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Samarai Convention Center, Panthapath, Dhaka 11.00 A.M
National Life Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 37% Cash Dividend 30-Jun-2026 7-Jun-26 Digital Platform 12.00 Noon
National Tea Company Ltd. June 30, 2024 No Dividend To be announced To be announced To be announced To be announced
Nitol Insurance PLC. 31-Dec-2025 10.00% Cash Dividend 12-Jul-2026 10-May-2026 Venue/ Mode: Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Northern Islami Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 5% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 29-Aug-2026 28-Jun-2026 Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Oimex Electrode Limited June 30, 2025 No Dividend Postponed (Will be notified later) 4-Dec-25 Will be notified later Will be notified later
One Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 13-Aug-2026 11-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Hybrid system. Add: Lakeshore Grand, House No. 46, Road No. 41, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. Link: https://obplc.bdvirtualagm. com 11.00 A.M
Paramount Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 18-May-2026 21-Apr-2026 Venue: Virtual Platform. Link of AGM: https://agmbd.live/paramo unt2026 11:00 AM
Peoples Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10.50 % Cash Dividend 24-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform. Link: http://peoplesinsurance.bd virtualagm.com, 11:30 AM
Phoenix Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 12% Cash Dividend 29-Jul-2026 9-Jun-26 Venue: Digital Platform 3.00 P.M
Pioneer Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 25% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 4-May-26 5-Apr-26 Venue/ Mode: Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Pragati Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 27% Cash and 03% Stock 18-Jun-2026 12-May-2026 Digital Platform 12:00 Noon
Prime Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 25.00% Cash Dividend and 5.00% Stock 21-May-2026 28-Apr-2026 Virtual Meeting through Online/Digital Platform 11:00 a.m.
Prime Islami Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 15-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 A.M
Provati Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 12% Cash Dividend 10-Aug-2026 10-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Pubali Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 15% Cash and 15% Stock Dividend 16-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Purabi Gen. Insurance Company Ltd. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 30-Aug-2026 25-Jun-2026 Digital Platform 12.00 Noon
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC December 31, 2025 1,730% Final Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 21 May, 26 enue: Virtual Meeting through digital platform 11.00 A.M
Republic Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10.25% cash dividend 29-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue: Digital platform 11.00 A.M
Rupali Bank PLC December 31, 2025 No Dividend 29 June, 2026 21 May, 26 Mode: Digital Platform after getting approval from BSEC 11.00 A.M
Rupali Insurance Company Ltd. December 31, 2025 10% Dividend (5% Cash and 5% Stock) 29-Jul-2026 4-Jun-26 Venue: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
SBAC Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 15-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode : Hybrid System Link: (https://sbacbank.bdvirtual agm.com) & venue for physical presence will be notified later 11:00 AM
Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Limited June 30, 2025
1% Cash (only for General Shareholders excluding Sponsors
& Directors)
Postponed (Will be notified later) 27-Nov-2025 Will be notified later Will be notified later
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 13% Cash Dividend 24-May-2026 30-Apr-2026 Digital Platform 11:00 a.m.
Sonar Bangla Insurance Ltd. December 31, 2025 5% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend 13-Aug-2026 11-Jun-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital platform 11.00 A.M
Southeast Bank PLC December 31, 2025
3% Cash Dividend and 7% Stock Dividend (Stock Dividend is
subject to approval from Commission)
16-Jul-2026 21-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 11:30 AM
Standard Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 12% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 24-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Virtually by using Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Standard Islami Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 30-Jul-2026 3-Jun-26 Venue: Police Convention Hall, Eskaton Garden Road, Ramna, Dhaka. 11:00 AM
Takaful Islami Insurance PLC December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 20-Jun-2026 21-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 10:00 A.M
Techno Drugs Ltd
Decision to hold EGM to approve issuance of Bond of BDT
50.00 crore
24-Jun-2026 10-Jun-2026 Hybrid System. Link: https://technodrug.hybride gmbd.net and Physical Presence at Institution of Diploma Engineers, 160/A, Kakrail VIP Road, Dhaka 1000 11.00 AM
The Premier Bank PLC. December 31, 2025 No Dividend 8-Jul-26 3-Jun-26 Mode: Hybrid System. Add: Golf Garden, Army Golf Club, Airport Road, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka. Link: https://premierbank.bdvirtu alagm.com. 11.00 A.M
Trust Bank PLC. December 31, 2025
8% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend subject to obtaining consent
from the regulatory authorities
28-Jul-2026 11-Jun-2026 Mode: Online (Digital Platform). 11.00 A.M
Unilever Consumer Care Limited December 31, 2025 420% Cash Dividend 18-May-2026 6-Apr-26 Venue: Details will be shared through the AGM notice 11:00 AM
Union Bank PLC. December 31, 2023 5% cash Postponed 6-Jun-24 Mode of AGM, Venue, Time and Link will be notified later TBA
Union Insurance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 25-Aug-2026 25-Jun-2026 Venue: Institution of Diploma Engineers 10.00 AM
United Commercial Bank PLC December 31, 2025 No Dividend 11-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue: To be communicated in due course. 09.00 A.M
United Finance PLC.
To include the Islamic Shariah-based financing business
under the Islamic Finance window
17-May-2026 21-Apr-2026 Hybrid system at Conference Hall, Sir John Wilson School, United City, Satarkul, Dhaka 1212. 4:00 P.M.
United Finance PLC. December 31, 2025 10% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 19-May-2026 enue/Mode: To be notified later 11.00 AM
United Insurance Company Ltd. December 31, 2025 15% Cash Dividend 29-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
Uttara Bank PLC December 31, 2025 5% Cash and 25% Stock Dividend 15-Jun-2026 20-May-2026 Venue/Mode: Digital Platform 11:00 AM
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC Proposed Merger 3-Jun-26 4-May-26 Venue: Digital Platform 11.00 AM
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📋 Company Record Date & Rights Entitlement (1 records)

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Company Name Rights Issue Ratio Issue Price (Tk) Record Date Subscription Opens Subscription Closes Remarks
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd.
Issuanceof RightsShare:The Company will increase paid-up
capitalthroughissuanceof1:17 Rights Share (1 Rights Share
against 17existingsharesofthe Company) to all the
shareholders at an issue price of Tk.
1,110 per share includingpremiumofTk.1,100 for each Right
Share.
IssuepriceofTk.
1,110 per share including premium of Tk.
1,100 for each Right Share
29-Jun-2025 15-Jul-2025 3-Aug-25
InthisprocesstheCompanyintendstoraiseTk.
3,028,203,210byissuing2,728,111ordinaryshares
(2,591,691sharestobeofferedtoJ&NInvestments (Asia)
Limited which holds 95% shares of the
Company,and136,420sharestobeofferedtothe
othershareholders).Theproceedsofthe Rights
Issuewillbeutilizedforfinancingaportionofthe
establishmentofitsthirdfactoryatNationalSpecial
EconomicZone.J&NInvestments(Asia)Limited,
theholderof95%shares,hasdecidedtorenounce
theentireRightsOffer(2,591,691shares)toother
shareholders(2,182,720shares)andtheremaining
sharestotheemployeesoftheCompany(408,971
shares)forincreasingdilution/free-floattoatleast 10% in line
with BSEC's letter No.
BSEC/SRMIC/2021/221datedSeptember12,2021
regardingtheincreaseoffree-floatshares.Theother
shareholderswillbeofferedtherenouncedsharesin
16:17ratio(16sharesagainst 17existingshares
heldinthecompany)heldontheRecordDate.After
theRenouncementandRightsIssuance,thedilution of
Berger's share will be approximately 10.28%.
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Bangladesh Macroeconomic Snapshot

Bangladesh’s macroeconomic landscape provides an important backdrop for understanding equity market trends and investor sentiment on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Key indicators such as exchange rate stability, foreign exchange reserves, inflation, growth, and liquidity conditions collectively shape the direction of corporate earnings, sector performance, and market valuation. A relatively stable exchange rate helps support trade predictability and reduces volatility for businesses dependent on imports and exports, while adequate foreign exchange reserves strengthen external sector confidence and improve the country’s ability to manage global shocks.

Economic growth remains moderate, reflecting a balance between policy tightening and the need to sustain domestic demand. While growth momentum can vary across fiscal cycles, it continues to be influenced by infrastructure spending, export performance, and private sector credit conditions. Inflation, on the other hand, remains a critical variable for policymakers and investors alike, as elevated price pressures affect consumer purchasing power, input costs, and interest rate policy. Liquidity conditions in the financial system, often reflected through short-term money market rates, play a crucial role in determining market participation, margin financing, and overall risk appetite.

From a structural perspective, remittance inflows and external trade dynamics remain central to Bangladesh’s balance of payments. Stable remittance flows support household income, consumption, and foreign exchange inflows, while the trade balance reflects the interaction between export competitiveness and import demand driven by industrial activity. At the same time, banking sector health—particularly asset quality and non-performing loans—remains a key factor influencing credit growth, financial stability, and long-term market confidence.

Overall, Bangladesh’s macroeconomic fundamentals serve as a critical anchor for the DSE Weekly Market Pulse, helping investors place short-term market movements within a broader economic context. Monitoring these indicators enables market participants to better assess risk, identify sectoral opportunities, and understand how policy shifts and external conditions may influence equity performance over the medium to long term.

📊 Bangladesh Macroeconomic Indicators

Latest Data • Updated: 27 May 2026

Forex Reserves

High
$34M
📅 14 May 2026
Forex reserves of $0.0B provide limited import cover. Reserves position supports cautious external sector outlook.
Status: Low

Exchange Rate

High
122.75
📅 14 May 2026
Exchange rate stability maintained at current levels. Currency position supports predictable trade and investment climate.
Status: Good

GDP Growth

High
3.5%
📅 FY25R
GDP growth of 3.5% indicates subdued economic momentum. Economic expansion pace suggests challenging outlook.
Status: Slow

Exports

Low
$3M
📅 March, 2026P
Export performance shows consolidation. External demand signals stability in key sectors.
Status: Concerning

Imports

Low
$5M
📅 March, 2026P
Import levels indicate stable domestic economic activity. Capital and consumption goods demand reflects steady investment climate.
Status: Moderate

Call Money Rate

Medium
10.0%
📅 14 May 2026
Call money rate of 10.0% suggests tight liquidity conditions. Interbank liquidity reflects monitored monetary stance.
Status: Moderate
Trade Balance: $$0.0B Deficit

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