Investors in Bangladesh’s stock market lost approximately Tk 5,124 crore last week (May 3–7) as both major bourses recorded a decline in key indices alongside reduced trading activity.

At the beginning of the week, the total market capitalization of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) stood at Tk 6,85,118 crore. By the end of the week, it dropped to Tk 6,79,994 crore, marking a decline of Tk 5,124 crore or 0.74 percent.

During the week, the DSE recorded total transactions worth Tk 4,151.23 crore, down from Tk 4,716.97 crore in the previous week. This represents a fall of Tk 565.73 crore, or 12 percent, in overall turnover.

The benchmark DSEX index fell by 53 points, or 1.00 percent, to close at 5,234 points. However, the Shariah index rose slightly by 5 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,058 points.

Out of 392 listed companies traded during the week, 141 saw price increases, 222 declined, and 29 remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed the week lower. Its CASPI index dropped by 103 points, or 0.69 percent, to 14,703 points. The CSE recorded total turnover of Tk 107.62 crore during the week. Out of 304 traded securities, 123 advanced, 151 declined, and 30 remained unchanged.

Market analysts attributed the overall downturn to reduced investor confidence and lower trading momentum throughout the week.