The DSE’s Zombie Problem: Why 46 Companies Are Dragging the Market Down

Imagine a stock market where some companies haven’t made a profit for over a decade, owe billions, and don’t even bother to hold a simple meeting. That’s the alarming reality facing the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). The exchange is currently home to 46 corporate “zombies”—companies that have been running on empty for years. These aren’t just underperforming; they are financially defunct, yet their shares are still actively traded, sometimes even skyrocketing for no logical reason. The Scale of the Financial Rot The numbers tell a grim story: • Decade-Long Losers:…

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