DHAKA, April 28, 2026 (BSS) – The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today closed marginally higher, supported by renewed investor interest in banking sector stocks amid expectations of strong earnings and dividend declarations.

The DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, rose by 8.3 points to settle at 5,309 points against 5,301 points in the previous session. 

Despite mid-session profit-taking that trimmed gains, the market managed to finish in positive territory, driven largely by earnings-linked optimism in selective large-cap stocks.

Market turnover also recorded a notable increase, crossing the Taka 10 billion mark after three consecutive sessions.

Turnover rose by 7.4 percent to Taka 10.2 billion from BDT 9.6 billion in the previous trading session, reflecting improved trading activity.

Sector-wise, the banking sector accounted for the highest share of turnover at 21.5 percent, followed by general insurance at 19.8 percent and textile at 9.7 percent. 

Market performance remained mixed across sectors. Services, food, and banking sectors posted gains of 2.0 percent, 1.3 percent, and 1.1 percent respectively, while travel, IT, and paper sectors declined by 1.5 percent, 1.5 percent, and 1.1 percent respectively.

Out of 397 traded issues, 88 advanced, 247 declined, and 61 remained unchanged, indicating a broadly negative market breadth despite the index gain.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed mixed performance. 

Although the market closed with selective positive sentiment, the Selective Categories’ Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 23 points and 26.6 points respectively, reflecting overall subdued sentiment in the port city bourse.