DHAKA, June 29, 2025 (BSS) - Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock 
Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-- today witnessed an 
upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-
cap issues amid optimism.
 
DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, slightly advanced by 6.9 points to settle 
at 4,840 points as against 4,833 points in the previous trading session. 
 
Market analysts observed that the market experienced some volatility as 
investors remained active on both sides of the trading fence, causing market 
indices end the session on a flat note. 
 
While the recent easing of adversities on the macroeconomic front and media 
reports of central bank support for struggling banks helped to lift investor 
sentiment, cautious investors opted to lock in recent gains and adopt a wait-
and-see approach ahead of the fiscal year's end, they mentioned.
 
 Meanwhile, trading activities slightly increased by 3.3 percent (pc) to Taka 
4.9 billion compared to Taka 4.8 billion in the previous session.
 
 On the sectoral front, Bank (16.9pc) issues exerted the highest turnover, 
followed by Food (15.1pc) and Pharma (12.5pc) sectors. 
 
Sectors displayed mixed returns, out of which Mutual Fund (1.7pc), Food 
(1.3pc) and Financial Institution (1.3pc) exhibited the most positive returns 
on the bourse today while Jute (-0.9pc), Life Insurance (-0.6pc) and Paper (-
0.5pc) exerted the most correction. 
 
Out of the 397 issues traded, 183 advanced, 145 declined and 69 remained 
unchanged.
 
The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive zone. The Selective 
Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced by 44.8 
points and 80.0 points, respectively.