Written by The Banking Post
Stocks extended their rally on Tuesday morning as investors continued to buy equities on expectations that recent regulatory reforms and capital market-friendly fiscal measures will support a sustained market recovery.
The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 26 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 5,892 by 11:10 am, driven by strong buying in large-cap and fundamentally sound stocks.
Market participants said investor confidence has strengthened following the passage of the Finance Bill 2026 and a series of reform initiatives announced by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), which are expected to improve market transparency and efficiency.
Analysts said the fiscal measures are likely to make equity investments more attractive, encourage greater participation by retail and institutional investors, strengthen the mutual fund sector and help companies raise long-term capital through the stock market.
Trading activity remained strong, with turnover reaching Tk 4.84 billion during the first one hour and 10 minutes of trading.
Market breadth also stayed positive, with 238 stocks advancing, 80 declining and 69 remaining unchanged, reflecting broad-based buying across sectors.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also traded higher in early dealings. Its CASPI index rose 18 points to 15,729, while the CSCX index gained 12 points to 9,646.
