Bangladesh Share Market’s A to Z: A Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market in Bangladesh

​The Share Market, or Stock Market, is where investors buy and sell ownership of companies through shares. In Bangladesh, the stock market operates mainly through the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE – over 95% Trade) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE – only 5% Trade). If you are new to investing, here’s a simple A to Z guide to help you understand how it works.

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​A – Account (BO Account)
To start trading, you need a BO Account (Beneficiary Owner’s Account). This works like a bank account for your shares and is the first step to entering the stock market.

B – Broker
You cannot trade directly on the exchange. You need a brokerage firm like Midway Securities Ltd., which provides you access to buy and sell shares.

C – Capital Market
The capital market includes equities (shares), IPOs, bonds, mutual funds, and government securities—all available through your BO account.

D – Dividends
Companies often share profits with investors in the form of dividends, either in cash or bonus shares.

E – Exchange
In Bangladesh, we trade on two stock exchanges:

• DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange)
• CSE (Chittagong Stock Exchange)

F – Fundamental Analysis
Studying a company’s earnings, assets, and growth potential before investing.

G – Growth Stocks
Companies expected to grow faster than others. These stocks can increase in value over time.

H – Holding Period
The length of time you keep a stock before selling it. Long-term holding can reduce risks.

I – IPO (Initial Public Offering)
When a company offers shares to the public for the first time. Many investors enter the market through IPOs.

J – Joint Account
You can also open a BO account jointly with another person, such as a family member.

K – Knowledge
The most important asset in Share Market. Without knowledge, investing becomes gambling.

L – Liquidity
How quickly you can sell your shares and convert them into cash.

M – Market Indices

• DSEX (main index of DSE)
• DS30, CSE30, and other indices track overall market performance.

N – NRB Investors

Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) can also open BO accounts online and invest easily through brokers like Midway Securities Ltd.

O – Online Trading
With apps like QuickTrade Pro, you can trade stocks from anywhere, 24/7.

P – Portfolio
Your collection of stocks, bonds, and other investments. A well-diversified portfolio spreads out risk.

Q – QuickTrade Pro
Midway’s DSE-approved trading app that allows you to invest, withdraw, and manage your portfolio online.

R – Risk
Every investment has risk. The key is to manage risk with tools like Stop Loss, Take Profit, and diversification.

S – Stop Loss
An automatic order that sells your shares if the price falls below a set level—protecting you from bigger losses.

T – Take Profit
An automatic order that sells your shares once they reach your target price—helping you lock in gains.

U – Uptrend
A period when share prices are generally rising.

V – Volume
The number of shares traded in a stock on a given day. High volume often means high investor interest.

W – Withdrawal
With Midway’s online services, you can withdraw your investment proceeds directly to your bank account.

X – X-Dividend Date
The date after which new buyers will not receive the next declared dividend.

Y – Yield
Return on your investment, often measured as dividend yield or total return.

​Z – Zero Hassle
With Midway Securities, opening and managing your BO account is 100% online, with no need to visit any branch.

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The Share Market may seem complex, but with the right tools, knowledge, and guidance, it becomes an excellent way to grow your wealth. Start with a BO account, learn continuously, and trade smartly using modern apps like QuickTrade Pro.

👉 Open your BO account today and begin your journey into the stock market.