DSE Market Pulse: Turnover Crosses Tk 10 Billion as Banking Sector Prepares for Major Disclosures

by Admin-KCBD · Published April 28, 2026 · Updated April 28, 2026

Published: April 28, 2026 | Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)

Date: April 28, 2026 | Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange

April 28, 2026: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a robust trading session today, with daily turnover reaching a significant milestone of Tk. 10,267.31 million. Amidst the heightened activity, both the DSE and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) issued stern regulatory warnings, advising investors to steer clear of market rumors and base their investment decisions strictly on company fundamentals and the broker code of conduct.

Banking Sector Braces for Board Meetings
The banking sector is set for a busy end to the month, with several major players scheduling board meetings to deliberate on financial results. NCC Bank has already set the pace by declaring a 21% dividend (17% cash and 4% stock) for FY2025, reporting an EPS of Tk. 4.29. Investors should keep a close watch on the following upcoming meetings:

April 29: Southeast Bank PLC (Q1 2026).
April 30: National Bank (NBL), Al-Arafah Islami Bank, ONE Bank, United Commercial Bank (UCB), and NRB Bank.

Corporate Earnings Highlights: Winners and Losers
The Q3 and 9-month earnings season continues to produce mixed results across various sectors:

Eastern Lubricants: Reported a massive surge in Q3 EPS to Tk. 17.98, driven by base oil sales and non-operating income.
CVOPRL: Posted a stellar 116% growth in 9-month EPS, reaching BDT 5.08.
Apex Footwear: Showed steady growth with a 9-month EPS of Tk. 4.54.
Matin Spinning & Hwa Well Textiles: Both reported positive growth in their respective quarterly earnings.
Unique Hotel (UNIQUEHRL): Faced a significant setback with Q3 EPS dropping to BDT 0.69.
Aziz Pipes: Reported negative EPS due to a temporary production shutdown.

Trading Resumptions and Suspensions
Investors should note the following changes in trading status effective April 29, 2026:

Resumptions: Trading for PRIMEBANK and several Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (15Y and 20Y series) will resume.
Suspensions: LINDEBD will be suspended for its record date. City Bank will move to the Spot Market for two days before its suspension on May 3.

Major Share Transfers and Inspections
Significant share transfers occurred outside the trading system today. Sponsors of BD Thai Food transferred 700,000 shares, while two directors of Crown Cement PLC transferred 1.86 crore shares to family members as gifts. In regulatory news, a DSE inspection of Dominage Steel Building Systems confirmed that while their Ashulia unit is operational, the Narsingdi unit remains closed.

As the market navigates through this heavy disclosure period, Knowledge College BD reminds investors to prioritize audited financial statements and official disclosures over speculative social media trends.

Disclaimer: Information for educational purposes only.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)