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DSE turnover drops 58% over 15 sessions amid liquidity crunch

Market turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange has plummeted by 58% over the last 15 sessions, driven by liquidity shortages and investor caution.

The Business Standard ยท 25 August 2026, 9:50 PM

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has witnessed a 58% decline in turnover over the past 15 trading sessions. Market activity has been significantly hampered by a lack of fresh fund inflows, ongoing market corrections, and growing concerns regarding the national gas and power crisis. Consequently, investors have adopted a highly selective approach toward buying stocks.