DHAKA, Aug 26, 2025 (BSS) - Country's both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- today extended its gaining streak for the third consecutive session as renewed buying interest in major large-cap stocks continued to drive market momentum.  

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, declined by 6.6 points to settle at 5,449 points as against 5,455 points in the previous trading session. 

Market analysts observed that although the session started off with extended positive momentum from the previous session, sentiment weakened soon as broader profit-taking set in, weighing on the market indices.

However, market turnover further increased by 5.9% to Taka 12.5 billion from Taka 11.8 billion in the previous session.

On the sectoral front, Textile (14.7%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Pharma (14.7%) and Bank (9.5%) sectors. 

Sectors displayed mixed returns, out of which IT (2.2%), Fuel & Power (2.0%) and Ceramic (1.7%) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today, while Jute (-1.8%), Financial Institution (-1.0%) and General Insurance (-0.8%) exerted the most corrections. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 136 advanced, 215 declined and 46 remained unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on positive terrain. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) rose by 15.3 points and 15.7 points, respectively.