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Despite a sluggish start, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended the week on a high note, extending its upward momentum for the eighth consecutive week, with total market capitalisation increasing by Tk 652.39 billion during this period.

In the week ended Thursday, large-cap stocks led the rally, offsetting the broader decline in share prices. Although only 140 companies posted gains compared to 222 losers, the rise in heavyweight stocks pushed both the key index and market capitalisation upward.

At the end of the week, the DSE’s market capitalisation stood at Tk 7.12 trillion, up from Tk 7.08 trillion the previous week—reflecting a weekly gain of Tk 42.16 billion, or 0.60%.

Recovery Continues Since Eid-ul-Azha
This sustained recovery follows a prolonged eight-week slump after Eid-ul-Fitr, during which the DSE lost Tk 268.82 billion in market cap and the benchmark DSEX fell by 582 points. However, from the week before Eid-ul-Azha, the market reversed course, showing steady improvement.

In the seven weeks preceding last week, the DSE added Tk 610.23 billion in market capitalisation, bringing the total eight-week gain to Tk 652.39 billion. The surge reflects a significant increase in the share and unit prices of listed companies.

Indices Show Broad Strength
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, rose by 51.38 points (0.95%) last week, adding to a seven-week gain of 753 points. Overall, the index has gained 804 points during the eight-week rally.

The DS30 Index, which comprises blue-chip stocks, also climbed 24.58 points (1.18%) last week, extending its seven-week gain of 360 points to a total increase of 384 points.

However, the Shariah Index (DSES) experienced a minor dip, falling 2.08 points (0.18%), despite a previous seven-week increase of 161.33 points.

Turnover Declines Slightly
While indices and market cap advanced, trading activity slowed. Average daily turnover stood at Tk 838.86 crore, down from Tk 859.44 crore in the previous week—a decline of 2.40% or Tk 20.58 crore per day.

City Bank Tops Weekly Turnover Chart
Among individual stocks, City Bank emerged as the most traded equity, with an average daily turnover of Tk 44.34 crore, accounting for 5.29% of the week’s total turnover.

BRAC Bank followed in second place with Tk 30.94 crore in daily average turnover, while Bangladesh Shipping Corporation ranked third at Tk 26.48 crore.

Other top performers in terms of turnover included:

British American Tobacco

Jamuna Bank

Square Pharmaceuticals

Bank Asia

Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag

Robi Axiata

Uttara Bank