DSE
Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (“DSE”), the prime bourse of the nation, founded in 1954, has been leading the market with 94% of total capital market turnover. Market capitalization of DSE listed securities has accelerated with a CAGR of about 23% in last 10 years. DSE introduced automated trading system in 1998. In line with the global trend and with a vision to be a leading exchange in the region, DSE transformed into a demutualized exchange in 2013. In 2018, DSE got two leading exchanges of the world - Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange as its strategic shareholders.
At the end of June 2022, DSE recorded USD 56.2 billion market capitalization of listed securities. At present, 350 companies, 222 Government Treasury Bonds, 36 mutual funds, 8 debentures and 9 corporate bonds are listed with DSE. From the beginning of July 2021 to the end of June 2022, total turnover value of listed securities was USD 34.7 billion. The number of registered investor accounts has reached 2.05 million, while the number of DSE TREC Holders (brokerage firms) is 300.
DSE maintains a strong association with different forums of exchanges and market regulators around the world. DSE is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and an active member of South Asian Federation of Exchanges. DSE is a partner exchange of United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiatives. DSE and GRI has a non-exclusive collaboration agreement to build further commitment and awareness to provide guidance to listed companies on Environmental, Social and Governance disclosure in Bangladesh.
DSE’s vision is to be the leading exchange in the region and a key driver of economic growth with state-of-the-art technology and to provide world class service to ensure highest level of confidence among stakeholders. DSE with a mission to follows proactive approach to keep pace with continuous technological advancement and providing highest standard of service through efficiency improvement and introduction of new products. Contributing to country’s economic growth through creation of wealth, facilitating access to capital and penetrating untapped market. Superior corporate governance to enhance confidence of investors, regulators, issuers and intermediaries.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited introduced DSE Broad Index (“DSEX”) as per ‘DSE Bangladesh Index Methodology’ on January 28, 2013. DSEX is the Benchmark Index which reflects around 97% of the total equity market capitalization. All locally listed stocks that meet size and liquidity criteria are eligible for inclusion.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited introduced DSE 30 Index (“DS30”) as per ‘DSE Bangladesh Index Methodology’ with effect from January 28, 2013. DS30 constructed with 30 leading companies which can be said as investable Index of the Exchange. DS30 reflects around 51% of the total equity market capitalization. Index constituents are the 30 largest companies chosen from the universe of all common stocks listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited subject to additional tradability, quality and diversification criteria.
DSE launched DSEX Shariah Index (DSES) on 20 January 2014. The Index is constructed as a subset of the DSE Broad Index and includes all stock included in the parent index that pass rules-based screens for Shariah compliance. The DSEX Shariah Index provides Islamic investors with a broad market benchmark measuring the performance of Shariah-compliant Bangladeshi stocks.