Fundamental Insight

Between the close of 1 October and 2 November 2026, the DSE’s total market capitalisation fell from Tk 685,935.76 crore to Tk 668,111.97 crore. The net decline was Tk 17,823.79 crore, or 2.60%, across 21 trading sessions. The equity-only measure fell more sharply: from Tk 343,423.39 crore to Tk 329,344.65 crore, a decline of Tk 14,078.74 crore, or 4.10%.

Source: DSE Daily Data.

This is a fall in market value, not an equivalent cash outflow. Total market capitalisation includes securities beyond shares; corporate actions and changes in outstanding securities can also affect it.

Every Trading Day at a Glance

All market-cap figures below are in Tk crore. DSE figures published in Tk million have been divided by 10; calculations use the original precision before rounding. Daily changes compare consecutive sessions in this table; 1 October is the baseline.

Calendar coverage follows the dates reported by DSE, including the Saturday session on 17 October. Non-trading dates have no rows. This compares the close of 1 October with the close of 2 November, rather than the full October return measured from 30 September. 

Why Did Market Value Fall?

Earnings & Dividends

Results season prompted investors to reassess profits and dividends, reducing demand for shares where expectations weakened. Read More.

Energy & Funding Costs

Energy uncertainty and expensive borrowing raised concerns about margins and future earnings. Read More.

Cautious Buying

Turnover fell from Tk 723.11 crore to Tk 418.22 crore between the two endpoints, suggesting weaker activity. Turnover measures trading, not net fund outflow. Read More.

Large-Cap Selling

Selling in large companies added weight to the decline, as reported on 1 November. Their higher valuations can magnify changes in the market's aggregate value. Read More

These are reported pressures and plausible channels, not a measured breakdown of the loss. Watch whether stronger earnings and broader buying support any recovery.