DHAKA, Jan 04, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today witnessed a significant upward momentum with indices closing in green territory amid increased investor participation.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Broad Index (DSEX) surged by 54.63 points, finishing the day at 4965.24. Similarly, the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, rose by 18.42 points to reach 1887.85, while the Shariah-based DSES index saw a marginal gain of 0.61 points to close at 1006.61.

Market Turnover and Volume Trading activity remained robust, with a total turnover of Taka 537.41 crore. Throughout the day, approximately 19.88 crore shares and mutual fund units were exchanged across 390 participating companies. The market breadth favored the bulls, as 204 companies saw their share prices increase, while 143 declined and 43 remained unchanged.

Top Performers by Turnover Investors focused heavily on several key players, with Orion Infusion leading the turnover chart. Other major contributors to the day’s liquidity were City Bank, Uttara Bank, Saiham Cotton, Anwar Galvanizing, Summit Alliance Port, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), Sonali Paper, Jamuna Bank and Square Pharmaceuticals.

The banking sector showed strong performance, with Islami Bank, AB Bank, Rupali Bank, and NRB Bank appearing among the top ten gainers of the day. 

Other notable gainers included MBL 1st Mutual Fund, NRBC Bank, Nahar Aluminum, Orion Infusion, Pubali Bank, and Southeast Bank.

On the other hand, the market saw some corrections in specific stocks. The top ten losers list was led by Gemini Sea Food, followed by Alif Industries, Beach Hatchery, Fu-Wang Food, and Best Holdings.

Other companies that faced price drops included OIMEX, Kattali Textile, S. Alam Cold Rolled Steels, Family Tex, and ICB AMCL 2nd Mutual Fund.

The day's trading session reflects a renewed appetite for stocks, much like a rising tide that lifts a majority of ships in the harbor, though a few remained anchored or drifted slightly lower.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a green zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) increased by 75.07 points and 127.20 points, respectively.