Series

DSE Investing from Zero

A 20-part series

  1. 1

    What Is a Stock Market? A Simple Explanation

    Why companies issue shares, how investors profit, and what IPOs are — a calm, clear introduction to stock markets for Bangladeshi beginners.

    6 min read
  2. 2

    Understanding the Dhaka Stock Exchange

    How the DSE works, who regulates it, what DSEX means, and how Bangladesh's stock market is structured — explained for new investors.

    6 min read
  3. 3

    How to Open a BO Account in Bangladesh

    A step-by-step guide to opening a Beneficiary Owner account, choosing a broker, and understanding the costs of getting started on the DSE.

    6 min read
  4. 4

    Your First Trade: Orders, Market Hours, Settlement

    How to place your first DSE trade — order types, market hours, price limits, and T+2 settlement explained simply for new investors.

    8 min read
  5. 5

    What Makes Share Prices Go Up and Down

    Understand the forces behind DSE share price movements — supply and demand, earnings, news, and market sentiment explained simply.

    5 min read
  6. 6

    DSEX, DS30, DSES: Understanding Market Indices

    Learn what DSE market indices actually measure, how they're calculated, and what they signal about the overall market direction.

    6 min read
  7. 7

    Circuit Breakers, T+2 Settlement, and Trading Rules

    Learn the essential DSE trading rules every investor must know — circuit breakers, settlement cycles, order types, and BSEC regulations.

    7 min read
  8. 8

    The Reality of DSE: What Nobody Tells You

    An honest look at market manipulation, rumor culture, and syndicate trading on the DSE — and how to protect yourself as an informed investor.

    7 min read
  9. 9

    How to Read a Company's Financial Statements

    Learn to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in the Bangladesh format used by DSE-listed companies.

    6 min read
  10. 10

    EPS, P/E Ratio, NAV, P/B: The Numbers That Matter

    Understand the four essential valuation metrics for DSE stocks — EPS, P/E ratio, NAV, and P/B — with real examples and practical guidance.

    6 min read
  11. 11

    Dividends, Bonus Shares, and Rights Issues

    Understand how DSE companies return value to shareholders through cash dividends, bonus shares, and rights issues — and how to evaluate each.

    6 min read
  12. 12

    Corporate Actions and Annual Reports Explained

    Learn how to read DSE annual reports, understand AGMs and EGMs, and evaluate corporate actions like stock splits and mergers.

    7 min read
  13. 13

    Why Most DSE Investors Lose Money

    The most common mistakes DSE investors make — from chasing tips to herd mentality — and how to avoid them with a disciplined approach.

    6 min read
  14. 14

    Greed Cycles, Rumors, and Social Media Traps

    How greed cycles, rumor culture, and social media stock groups work in Bangladesh — and how to think independently as a DSE investor.

    7 min read
  15. 15

    The Psychology of Smart Investing

    Understand the cognitive biases that sabotage DSE investors — FOMO, loss aversion, anchoring — and how to build emotional discipline.

    7 min read
  16. 16

    Position Sizing and Risk Management

    A practical guide to position sizing, stop-loss thinking, sector limits, and portfolio risk caps for DSE investors. Real examples in BDT.

    7 min read
  17. 17

    Long-Term Investing in Bangladesh

    Why patience beats speculation on the DSE, how compound growth works with real BDT examples, and why time is a Bangladeshi investor's greatest edge.

    6 min read
  18. 18

    Dividend and Growth Investing Strategies

    Two core DSE investing approaches — dividend income vs capital growth. Learn when each works, with real Bangladeshi stock examples and BDT calculations.

    6 min read
  19. 19

    Building Your First DSE Portfolio

    A step-by-step guide to building your first stock portfolio with ৳2,00,000 starting capital — sector allocation, core-satellite strategy, and practical tips.

    7 min read
  20. 20

    Your Investing Checklist: You Are Now Ready

    The capstone of DSE Investing from Zero — a complete checklist of everything you have learned, when not to invest, and your next steps.

    8 min read