Bangladesh's main stock market index, the Bangladesh DSE General Index, closed flat at 7297 points on September 28, 2021. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.94% and is up 46.46% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bangladesh. Bangladesh Stock Market (DSE Broad) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Bangladesh was reported at 27.49 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Bangladesh DSEX

• Bangladesh DSEX closed at 5,247.3 points in Feb 2025, compared with 5,112.9 points at the previous month end
• Bangladesh Equity Market Index: Month End: DSE: DSEX data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2013 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 5,280.5 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,329.0 points in Sep 2021 and a record low of 3,438.9 points in Apr 2013

Further information about Bangladesh DSEX

• In the latest reports, DSE recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 9.5 in Jan 2025

Dhaka Stock Exchange Historical Data Overview This dataset contains historical technical data from the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), primarily collected from the official DSE website and supplemented with other publicly available online sources. It is intended solely for informational and research purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, some inconsistencies or errors may still exist. Users are advised to independently verify any critical information before use. Data Summary: This dataset provides historical trading data for over 700 listed companies on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), covering the period from January 1999 to April 2025. The dataset consists of 1,684,249 rows and 7 columns, including the following fields: Trading Code: Ticker symbol of the company Date: Trading date Open: Opening price High: Highest price during the day Low: Lowest price during the day Close: Closing price Volume: Total shares traded on that day Notable Findings: The dataset reflects significant market cycles, including bullish and bearish trends, over two decades. Includes major economic events, such as: 2008 global financial crisis impact on DSE The 2010–11 market crash in Bangladesh The effects of COVID-19 (2020–21) on trading volume and volatility Historical price trajectories of major companies like BEXIMCO, SQUARE, GP, BATBC, etc., are well captured. Value of the Data: Offers a comprehensive, time-rich view of Bangladesh’s capital market over 25+ years. Useful for quantitative finance, econometrics, and machine learning applications in time series forecasting. Enables comparative studies across sectors like banking, pharmaceuticals, telecom, textiles, etc. Suitable for academic research, policy analysis, and investment strategy development. Acts as a benchmark dataset for algorithm testing, especially in emerging market scenarios. Potential Use Cases: Financial modeling and stock price forecasting using machine learning Volatility and risk analysis across different timeframes Impact studies of global/regional events on stock performance Development of automated trading systems for the Bangladesh market Training data for university courses in finance, statistics, or data science Backtesting investment strategies and portfolio simulations Data visualization projects to explore long-term market trends

Bangladesh: Stock market capitalization, billion USD: The latest value from 2022 is 42.89 billion U.S. dollars, a decline from 108.74 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1244.55 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 74 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1993 to 2022 is 33.26 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 0.46 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 108.74 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2021.

Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data was reported at 53.128 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.010 % for 2021. Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data is updated yearly, averaging 18.499 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.013 % in 1999 and a record low of 2.416 % in 2013. Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Turnover Ratio of Domestic Shares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. Turnover ratio is the value of domestic shares traded divided by their market capitalization. The value is annualized by multiplying the monthly average by 12.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Stock market total value traded to GDP (%) in Bangladesh was reported at 3.9904 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Stock market total value traded to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

DSE: 30 Index data was reported at 1,822.886 17Jan2008=1000 in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,914.686 17Jan2008=1000 for Mar 2025. DSE: 30 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 1,905.547 17Jan2008=1000 from Jan 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,710.528 17Jan2008=1000 in Sep 2021 and a record low of 1,282.593 17Jan2008=1000 in Apr 2013. DSE: 30 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dhaka Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.Z: Dhaka Stock Exchange: Index.

Bangladesh: Stock market capitalization as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2022 is 9.32 percent, a decline from 26.12 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 76.15 percent, based on data from 74 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1993 to 2022 is 17.18 percent. The minimum value, 1.4 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 39.6 percent was recorded in 2014.

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Historical Stock Prices (2000-2025)

Dataset Overview:

This dataset provides a comprehensive historical record of stock prices from the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the primary stock exchange of Bangladesh. Spanning from January 1, 2000, to February 26, 2025, it offers a detailed look into the daily trading activity of 464 unique stocks.

Key Features:

• Date: The trading date (YYYY-MM-DD format).
• Script (Stock Name): The name or ticker symbol of the listed company.
• Open: The opening price of the stock on the given trading day.
• High: The highest price reached by the stock during the trading day.
• Low: The lowest price reached by the stock during the trading day.
• Close: The closing price of the stock on the given trading day.
• Volume: The total number of shares traded for the stock on the given trading day.

Data Characteristics:

• Time Span: January 1, 2000, to February 26, 2025.
• Number of Unique Stocks: 464
• Frequency: Daily
• Accuracy: Clean and accurate data, suitable for reliable analysis.

Potential Uses:

• Financial Analysis: Analyze stock trends, volatility, and performance over time.
• Machine Learning: Develop predictive models for stock price forecasting.
• Economic Research: Study the impact of economic events on the Bangladeshi stock market.
• Investment Strategies: Backtest trading strategies and identify potential investment opportunities.
• Educational Purposes: Learn about stock market dynamics and data analysis in finance.

Acknowledgements:

This dataset was meticulously compiled and cleaned to provide a valuable resource for researchers, analysts, and investors interested in the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

Note:

While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the data, users are advised to conduct their own due diligence and validation before making any investment decisions based on this dataset.

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Bangladesh's main stock market index, the Bangladesh DSE General Index, closed flat at 7297 points on September 28, 2021. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.94% and is up 46.46% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bangladesh. Bangladesh Stock Market (DSE Broad) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Total Value: % of GDP data was reported at 4.953 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.929 % for 2021. Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Total Value: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.795 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.929 % in 2021 and a record low of 0.045 % in 1993. Bangladesh BD: Stocks Traded: Total Value: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. The value of shares traded is the total number of shares traded, both domestic and foreign, multiplied by their respective matching prices. Figures are single counted (only one side of the transaction is considered). Companies admitted to listing and admitted to trading are included in the data. Data are end of year values.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Stock market capitalization to GDP (%) in Bangladesh was reported at 24.01 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Stock market capitalization to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Bangladesh Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Bangladesh Market Capitalization accounted for 7.3 % of its Nominal GDP in Jun 2024, compared with a percentage of 10.1 % in the previous year
• Bangladesh Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Jun 2006 to Jun 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 28.5 % in Jun 2010 and a record low of 4.2 % in Jun 2006

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization is calculated as the sum of Company Share Market Capitalization and Mutual Funds Market Capitalization. Dhaka Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Nominal GDP prior 2016 is based on old classification of data. Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Further information about Bangladesh Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, DSE recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 10.2 in Jul 2024
• DSEX closed at 5,112.9 points in Jan 2025

Prices for Bangladesh DSE General Index including live quotes, historical charts and news. Bangladesh DSE General Index was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

Key information about Bangladesh Market Capitalization

• Bangladesh Market Capitalization accounted for 28.851 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with a percentage of 29.860 USD bn in the previous month
• Bangladesh Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1998 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 61.668 USD bn in Sep 2021 and a record low of 854.450 USD mn in Dec 1999

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Company Share Market Capitalization and Mutual Funds Market Capitalization. Dhaka Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in USD.

Bangladesh: Stock market capitalization as percent of GDP: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Bangladesh de 1993 à 2022. La valeur moyenne pour Bangladesh pendant cette période était de 17.18 pour cent avec un minimum de 1.4 pour cent en 1993 et un maximum de 39.6 pour cent en 2014.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in Bangladesh was reported at 87941640000 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bangladesh - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Bangladesh: Stock market turnover ratio: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Bangladesh de 1993 à 2022. La valeur moyenne pour Bangladesh pendant cette période était de 20.88 pour cent avec un minimum de 2.42 pour cent en 2013 et un maximum de 62.01 pour cent en 1999.

Bangladesh DSE: Turnover: Annual: Value data was reported at 1,498,649.059 BDT mn in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,910,874.665 BDT mn for 2023. Bangladesh DSE: Turnover: Annual: Value data is updated yearly, averaging 875,397.045 BDT mn from Jun 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,258,632.868 BDT mn in 2011 and a record low of 12,616.940 BDT mn in 1998. Bangladesh DSE: Turnover: Annual: Value data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dhaka Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.Z002: Dhaka Stock Exchange: Turnover.