DHAKA, April 12, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today managed a modest gain in the week’s opening session as buyers turned back to take positions in the December-closing stocks amid expectations of favorable corporate earnings

The earnings helped offset lingering concerns over market momentum amid uncertainties surrounding ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East conflict. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), edged up 13.7 points to settle at 5,271 points as against 5,258 points in the previous trading session. 

After witnessing volatility through mid-session with investors’ participation from both sides of the trading fence, the market gained traction in the latter half as buyers assumed control through the session’s close. 

Moreover, insurance stocks also gained positive momentum owing to the buying appetite of short-term gain-focused investors ahead of anticipated earnings declarations. 

Apparently, market turnover increased by 7.8% to Taka 8.4 billion from Taka 7.8 billion in the previous session.

On the sectoral front, General Insurance (14.2%) accounted for the highest share of turnover, followed by Engineering (13.7%) and Pharma (11.8%) sectors.

 Sectors mostly displayed mixed returns, out of which General Insurance (4.3%), Life Insurance (1.3%) and IT (1.0%) exhibited the most positive returns, while Services (-1.1%), Telecom (-1.0%) and Financial Institution (-0.6%) displayed the most corrections on the bourse today. 

Of the 397 issues traded, 185 advanced, 136 declined, and 75 remained unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive territory. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 9.8 points and 0.9 points, respectively.