DHAKA, Jan 18, 2026 (BSS) – The premier bourse of the country today staged a strong rally, reclaiming the 5,000-point psychological threshold after nearly two months.

Driven by broad-based buying, the DSEX jumped 76 points, or 1.53%, to settle at 5,035. The last time the premier bourse's key index closed above this level was on 27 November 2025, when it stood at 5,028.

The blue-chip index, DS30, followed suit, gaining 26 points, or 1.38%, to close at 1,939.

Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive, indicating strong bullish sentiment. Out of the companies traded, 290 stocks advanced, 42 declined, and 57 remained unchanged on the DSE floor.

Reflecting the upward surge, the total market capitalisation of the DSE rose by Tk6,000 crore, reaching Tk6.90 lakh crore by the end of the session.

Daily turnover, a key indicator of market liquidity, also witnessed a significant boost, jumping 25% to Tk474 crore, up from the previous session.

Top performers by turnover banking and pharmaceutical stocks dominated the trading volume. The top 10 companies based on turnover value were BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, City Bank, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, Taufika Food, Crystal Insurance, Paramount Insurance, Meghna Insurance, Jamuna Bank, and Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC).

The insurance and textile sectors featured prominently among the day's top gainers. Apex Tannery led the list of price gainers, followed by Crystal Insurance, Paramount Insurance, Rahim Textile, Heidelberg Materials, Republic Insurance, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, Rahima Food, Karnaphuli Insurance, and Sonar Bangla Insurance.

Conversely, the list of top losers was led by Family Tex. Other significant decliners included Appollo Ispat, Meghna Cement, MBL 1st Mutual Fund, Nurani Dyeing, PHP Mutual Fund-1, Meghna Condensed Milk, AIBL 1st Islamic Mutual Fund, S. Alam Cold Rolled, and Fareast Life Insurance.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced by 103.56 points and 165.40 points, respectively.