DHAKA, April 26, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today began the week on a positive note, driven by selective accumulation in December-closing stocks amid expectations of strong earnings performance. 

Market sentiment was also influenced by cautious optimism surrounding developments in Middle East ceasefire talks, which helped offset concerns over overall market momentum.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced by 17.6 points to settle at 5,316 points, compared to 5,299 points in the previous trading session. 

Although the market opened firmly, it faced sustained selling pressure during mid-session trading. However, strong early buying support enabled the index to close in positive territory.

Turnover on the DSE increased by 11.1 percent to Tk 9.8 billion, up from Tk 8.8 billion in the previous session, indicating improved trading activity.

On the sectoral front, General Insurance accounted for the highest share of turnover with 17.7 percent, followed by Engineering at 15.0 percent and the Banking sector at 12.5 percent.

Sector-wise performance remained mixed. General Insurance posted the highest gain of 3.8 percent, followed by Life Insurance with 1.6 percent and Food with 0.9 percent. In contrast, Jute declined by 1.4 percent, Paper by 1.3 percent, and Financial Institutions by 1.0 percent.

Out of 397 issues traded during the session, 156 advanced, 169 declined, and 71 remained unchanged, reflecting a broadly balanced market trend.

Meanwhile, the port city bourse, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), also ended the session in positive territory. The Selective Categories’ Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 35.4 points and 44.7 points respectively.