DHAKA, June 30, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks extended winning streak for a sixth consecutive trading session today, driven by sustained investor optimism, supportive fiscal measures and strong participation across sectors.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 40.3 points to close at 5,763, up from 5,723 in the previous session. 

The market remained in positive territory throughout the day as investors continued buying amid expectations of a favourable near-term market outlook.

Investor interest was further boosted by supportive capital market measures included in the approved Finance Bill, while buying in blue-chip stocks remained strong as investors sought to take advantage of the final opportunity to secure tax rebates through capital market investments before the end of the fiscal year.

Turnover at the DSE jumped 16.4 percent to Tk 15.7 billion from Tk 13.5 billion in the previous session, surpassing the Tk 15 billion mark for the first time in around two years.

Among the sectors, textiles accounted for the largest share of turnover at 16.3 percent, followed by banks at 13.5 percent and pharmaceuticals at 11.4 percent.

Most sectors ended higher, with engineering leading the gains with a 3.2 percent rise, followed by mutual funds (2.5 percent) and services (2.2 percent). 

On the other hand, travel and leisure fell 2.2 percent, while miscellaneous and paper sectors declined 0.7 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.

Out of 396 issues traded on the DSE, 243 advanced, 89 declined and 64 remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also finished higher, with the CSCX index rising 59.7 points and the CASPI advancing 98.1 points.