Written by The Banking Post
Stocks at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued their upward momentum this morning, marking a second straight session of gains amid growing investor confidence.
By 11:56 AM, the key benchmark DSEX index surged by 80.51 points, or 1.50%, reaching 5,432.71. The rally was supported by broad-based buying across sectors.
The Shariah-compliant DSES index rose 1.08% to 1,166.91, while the blue-chip DS30 advanced 1.68% to 2,100.24, reflecting gains in large-cap stocks.
Turnover, a critical gauge of market participation, stood at Tk 541.56 crore, indicating sustained investor activity and improved sentiment.
Market breadth remained decisively positive, with 218 stocks advancing, 109 declining, and 66 remaining unchanged.
Among the top performers, Southeast Bank led the gainers with a 9% jump, while NRB Bank topped the losers’ chart, falling 3%.
Analysts view the recent rally as a sign of renewed confidence, driven by regulatory clarity and improving liquidity, though they caution that market sustainability will depend on broader economic signals and continued reforms.
