DHAKA, July 5, 2026 (BSS) - The country's capital market today started the 
trading week on a strong note, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock 
Exchange (DSE) climbing nearly 44 points as renewed investor confidence and 
sustained buying interest drove broad-based gains across most sectors.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, advanced 43.6 points to close at 
5,787, up from 5,744 in the previous trading session. 

Although the market opened slightly lower, it quickly recovered as investors 
actively accumulated shares amid optimism over the securities regulator's 
recent commitment to strengthening the capital market.

Market turnover also improved significantly, rising 6.3 percent to Taka 15.3 
billion from Taka 14.4 billion in the previous session, reflecting sustained 
trading activity.

The textile sector dominated turnover, accounting for 17.1 percent of total 
transactions, followed by general insurance with 12.2 percent and engineering 
with 11.1 percent.

Most sectors ended the day in positive territory. The travel and leisure 
sector posted the highest gain of 4.1 percent, followed by jute with 2.1 
percent and financial institutions with 1.9 percent. On the downside, 
services, general insurance and another services-related segment recorded 
marginal declines.

Out of the 396 issues traded on the DSE, 177 advanced, 150 declined and 69 
remained unchanged.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended higher. The Selective 
Categories' Index (CSCX) of the CSE gained 9.3 points, while the All Share 
Price Index (CASPI) rose 8.5 points, reflecting the positive sentiment across 
the country's stock markets.