DHAKA, July 14, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today extended winning streak for a fourth consecutive trading session today, with the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rising 44.7 points to close at 5,911, crossing the 5,900-point mark for the first time in nearly two years.

The rally was driven by strong investor optimism over the proposed revision of margin rules, as well as initiatives aimed at improving market liquidity through faster share settlement and scrip netting.

The market opened on a positive note and maintained its upward momentum throughout the session, supported by broad-based buying and robust investor participation. Strong late-session buying further boosted the benchmark index.

Investor confidence remained resilient despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, with market participants largely overlooking external uncertainties.

Turnover on the premier bourse rose 16.4 percent to Tk 16.5 billion from Tk 14.2 billion in the previous session, reflecting increased trading activity.

Among the sectors, textile accounted for the largest share of turnover at 14.1 percent, followed by general insurance (13.7 percent) and engineering (9.3 percent).

Most sectors ended higher, led by cement, which gained 3.5 percent, followed by tannery (1.8 percent) and jute (1.7 percent). On the downside, life insurance fell 0.7 percent, while mutual funds and general insurance declined 0.6 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.

Out of the 396 issues traded, 199 advanced, 130 declined and 67 remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher. Its Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) rose 38.6 points, while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) gained 67.5 points.