DHAKA, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today kicked off the New Year on a predominantly positive note, characterized by a significant rise in the benchmark index and healthy market participation.

The Market Performance and Indices (DSE) Broad Index (DSEX) saw an upward trend on the first day of the year, gaining 45.28 points to close at 4910.61. The DSES Shariah Index also followed suit, rising by 5.29 points to settle at 1006.00. 

In contrast, the DS30 index, which represents blue-chip companies, experienced a slight decline, dropping 15.88 points to end the session at 1869.42.

Trading volume was active, with 11,80,15,162 shares and mutual fund units traded throughout the day. The total turnover at the DSE reached Taka 368.16 crore. Market breadth remained strongly positive as 263 companies saw their share prices increase, while 66 declined and 62 remained unchanged.

The list of top gainers was led by Apex Spinning, followed by Rupali Bank, EBL 1st Mutual Fund, and Saiham Tex. Other companies that saw significant price hikes included Monospool Paper, Desh Garments, NCCBL 1st Mutual Fund, Orion Infusion, NRBC Bank, and Uttara Bank.

Conversely, the top losers of the day were Aramit Ltd, Tun Hai Ind., Noorani Dyeing, and several mutual funds, including IFIC 1st MF and 1st Janata MF. Other stocks facing declines included FBFIF, Phoenix Finance, City General Insurance, DBH 1st MF, and BD Thai Foods Ltd.

Turnover Leaders In terms of transaction value, Orion Infusion topped the chart, followed by Uttara Bank, Sim Tex, and Sonali Paper. Other major contributors to the day's turnover included City Bank, Rahima Food, Saiham Cotton, Square Pharma, Malek Spinning, and Summit Alliance Port.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a green zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) increased by 47.37 points and 81.58 points, respectively.