The dividend would be the lowest payout given by the company in three years

The court passed the judgement on July 29, and Walton received the judgement on August 11

Despite years without dividends, these companies remain listed as investors drive some shares above stronger firms

The decision recognises that both stock exchanges have the legal authority under their respective regulations to determine and implement market control parameters, including circuit-breaker limits

The move is expected to curb unusual price movements

Twenty-nine shuttered companies post sharp gains after DSE names non-operational entities

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), one of the country’s two premier bourses, suffered its steepest single-day fall in six years yesterday, as investor panic deepened over conflict in the Middle East following Iran’s warning of attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.

The DSEX rose 67.25 points to close at 5,111.59

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51

The DSEX decreased 43.04 points to 5,154.22 by 12:20pm

The DSEX declined 58.14 points to 5,225.57 by 12:26pm

The DSEX dropped 54.14 points to close at 5,283.71

The DSEX increased 53.27 points to 5,445.92 by 12:06 pm

Dhaka stocks continued their downward trend for a third consecutive day, with the main index seeing a decline driven by poor performances in the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and engineering sectors yesterday.

Equities on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended lower for the second consecutive week as persistent selling pressure, coupled with subdued participation, drove the market further down, reflecting the cautious positioning of investors.

The DSEX increased 26.89 points to 5,495.24 by 11:48 am

The DSEX declined 11.99 points to 5,511.78 by 12:32 pm

The DSEX gained 4.51 points to 5,640.66 by 11:52 am

The DSEX rose 53.73 points after falling for three days

The benchmark index remained almost flat to hit 5,207 points as of 12:14pm