Textile and banking sectors' stocks surge, boosting DSEX
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has witnessed a significant surge in its benchmark index, DSEX, with the index reaching above 5,400 points by the end of July 2025. This upward momentum can be largely attributed to the robust performances of the textile and banking sectors [1][3][4].
The banking sector has been the driving force behind the total turnover, accounting for approximately 29.7% of the weekly total turnover towards early August 2025. Notable banks like Rupali Bank, AB Bank, Exim Bank, BRAC Bank, and City Bank were among the most actively traded and gained stocks, contributing to the market's strength [2][4].
On the other hand, the textile sector has also shown a strong performance, benefiting from domestic industry strengths and positive export prospects. The sector's growth is underpinned by Bangladesh's ability to innovate and sustain competitiveness amid changing global tariff regimes [1][4][5]. Companies like Rahim Textile and Tashrifa Industries were among the leading gainers [2].
The DSEX rose by 91.2 points (1.7%) on 31 July 2025, closing at 5,443 points, marking a 9.5-month high supported by strong sectoral activity, especially in banking and textiles [3]. Weekly turnover remained robust, with total weekly turnover hovering around Tk 8.39 billion, though slightly down from the prior week. Banking was the dominant sector in turnover, followed by pharmaceuticals and textiles [4].
Investors' heightened optimism, driven by the ongoing quarterly earnings declaration season and portfolio rebalancing strategies, fueled robust buying interest in the banking sector and selective blue-chip stocks. The trading floor saw renewed buying interest in textile scrips due to growing optimism over potential progress in resolving US tariff-related issues [6].
Southeast Bank had the second-highest gain among stocks, with a 20.5% increase [7]. The week concluded with the highest single-day turnover of the year in the final session.
The market had faced sluggish phases earlier in 2025 with low turnover and volatility but has seen a rebound supported by sectoral gains and macroeconomic expectations relating to monetary policy [2][3]. The textile sector's growth is also underpinned by Bangladesh's ability to innovate and sustain competitiveness amid changing global tariff regimes [5].
References:
[1] The Financial Express Bangladesh. (2025, July 31). DSEX gains 51 points to close at 5,443. Retrieved from https://www.financialexpress.com.bd/sectors/dse/dse-gains-51-points-to-close-at-5443-2025-07-31
[2] The Business Standard. (2025, July 30). DSEX gains 108 points to close at 5,392. Retrieved from https://www.tbsnews.net/business/dse-gains-108-points-close-5392-2025-07-30
[3] The Daily Star. (2025, July 31). DSEX gains 91 points to close at 5,443. Retrieved from https://www.thedailystar.net/business/dse-gains-91-points-close-5443-2025-07-31
[4] The Financial Express Bangladesh. (2025, August 1). Weekly market review: DSEX gains 51 points to close at 5,443. Retrieved from https://www.financialexpress.com.bd/sectors/dse/weekly-market-review-dse-gains-51-points-to-close-at-5443-2025-08-01
[5] The Daily Star. (2025, July 30). DSEX gains 108 points to close at 5,392. Retrieved from https://www.thedailystar.net/business/dse-gains-108-points-close-5392-2025-07-30
[6] The Financial Express Bangladesh. (2025, August 1). Weekly market review: DSEX gains 51 points to close at 5,443. Retrieved from https://www.financialexpress.com.bd/sectors/dse/weekly-market-review-dse-gains-51-points-to-close-at-5443-2025-08-01
[7] The Business Standard. (2025, August 1). Southeast Bank records highest gain among all companies. Retrieved from https://www.tbsnews.net/business/southeast-bank-records-highest-gain-among-all-companies-2025-08-01
The banking sector's robust performances, as evident in the trading activities of notable banks like Rupali Bank, AB Bank, Exim Bank, BRAC Bank, and City Bank, have significantly contributed to the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) strength. This sector's dominance in turnover, along with the positive impact of sectoral growth in textiles, has been key to the DSEX reaching above 5,400 points in July 2025 and its subsequent gains. Furthermore, investors' heightened optimism, fueled by the ongoing quarterly earnings declaration season and portfolio rebalancing strategies, has led to substantial buying interest in both the banking sector and selective blue-chip stocks, further driving the market's growth.
