Seven-Day Closure of Stock Markets for Eid

In observance of the holy Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh’s two principal stock exchanges—the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—will remain closed for seven consecutive days, from 17 March to 23 March. This information has been confirmed by official sources at both exchanges.

The closure coincides with the pre-scheduled Eid holidays, with an additional one-day government-declared public holiday on 18 March (Wednesday) issued by executive order. As a result, no trading or official operations will take place at either DSE or CSE during this period.

Both exchanges have clarified that normal office schedules will resume after the Ramadan and Eid holidays. Under standard operations, offices at DSE and CSE are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while trading sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., followed by a brief post-closing session from 2:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The seven-day halt means that trading and all administrative functions will recommence on 24 March, marking the resumption of regular market activity. Investors are advised to plan their transactions accordingly to avoid disruptions.

A summary of the holiday schedule is provided below:

Market analysts note that extended holidays can sometimes create temporary volatility when trading resumes, and they advise investors to prepare accordingly. Despite the week-long closure, the operational hours and trading session structure will remain unchanged post-holiday.

This scheduled break not only allows for observance of religious festivities but also provides investors with an opportunity to review portfolios and plan strategic transactions ahead of market reopening. The DSE and CSE emphasise that all normal trading protocols and administrative processes will resume promptly on 24 March.