DHAKA, June 17, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks returned to an upward trend today after a 
brief pause, supported by active buying from bargain hunters and sustained 
investor optimism over positive market expectations and hopes for a 
favourable resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, gained 16.1 points 
to close at 5,622, up from 5,606 in the previous trading session.

Trading began on a subdued note, continuing the momentum of the previous 
session. 

However, bargain hunters gradually entered the market and maintained buying 
support throughout the day. 

Following active participation from both buyers and sellers, strong buying 
interest in the final trading hours pushed the index into positive territory 
at the close.

Market turnover also increased by 1.3 percent to Taka 12.1 billion, compared 
with Taka 12.0 billion in the previous session.

Among the sectors, textile stocks accounted for the largest share of turnover 
at 15.9 percent, followed by engineering at 11.8 percent and pharmaceuticals 
at 10.1 percent.

Most sectors posted gains during the session. The information technology 
sector led the advance with a 3.3 percent rise, followed by services with 3.1 
percent and ceramics with 2.0 percent.

On the other hand, miscellaneous stocks declined by 3.0 percent while life 
insurance and general insurance sectors fell by 0.9 percent and 0.8 percent 
respectively.

Meanwhile, trading at the port city bourse ended in negative territory.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange's Selective Categories Index (CSCX) and All 
Share Price Index (CASPI) fell by 17.2 points and 22.0 points respectively at 
the close of trading.