DHAKA, June 16, 2025 (BSS) - Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-- today witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism.

DSEX, the broad index of DSE gained 59.7 points to settle at 4,784 points as against 4,724 points in the previous trading session. Shariah-compliant DSES index went up 1.62 percent to end at 1,045.39, while the DS30, which tracks blue-chip stocks, increased by 0.90 percent to 1,787.53.

Market turnover crossed Taka 4 billion after nearly 1.5 months, rising by 58.7 percent from that of the previous session.
 
On the sectoral front, Food (19.1 percent) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Bank (12.9 percent) and Pharma (11.6 percent) sectors. 

All the sectors displayed positive returns, out of which Jute (4.6 percent), IT (4.5 percent) and Cement (3.4 percent) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 312 advanced, 36 declined and 49 remained unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) rose by 38.2 points and 60.0 points, respectively.