DHAKA, Sept 30, 2025 (BSS) - Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—today extended positive territory for a second consecutive session—and the last day before the Durga Puja holiday—on the back of increased participation, although cautious selling persisted as investors stayed watchful ahead of the upcoming earnings season. 

DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, added 26.0 points to settle at 5,416 points as against 5,390 points in the previous trading session. 

Market analysts observed that the market stayed upbeat throughout the session, as bargain hunters turned active on the trading floor and opted to take positions in the major stocks. 

However, selling pressure was also evident as many investors sought to capitalize on the current momentum to trim exposure and monitor the market’s trend. 
 
Meanwhile, market turnover also increased by 16.3% to Taka 7.0 billion from Taka 6.0 billion in the previous session. 

On the sectoral front, Bank (16.5%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Life Insurance (11.4%) and Textile (10.8%) sectors. Sectors mostly displayed positive returns, out of which Life Insurance (2.6%), Services (1.2%) and Engineering (1.2%) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today, while Cement (-0.9%), Food (-0.6%) and IT (-0.2%) exerted marginal corrections. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 206 advanced, 128 declined and 63 remained unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced by 20.1 points and 44.9 points, respectively.