DHAKA, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) today also sustained upbeat momentum for three consecutive sessions, supported by continued buying interest in perceived undervalued blue-chip stocks ahead of the national election, while growing accumulation in the insurance sector scrips also remained evident in response to recent sector-specific developments.
 
DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, advanced by 17.3 points and settled at 5,109 points as against 5,092 points in the previous trading session.
 
Despite a modest opening, buying spree emerged as the session progressed that helped to extend the upward trajectory, while increased trading activity across the board added further strength to the market’s momentum.
 
 Apparently, market turnover increased by 12.9% to a Taka 6.7 billion from Taka 5.9 billion in the previous session.
 
On the sectoral front, Pharma (18.7%) issues exerted the highest turnover,  followed by General Insurance (18.3%) and Bank (9.9%) sectors. Sectors displayed mixed returns, out of which IT (2.9%), Life Insurance (2.0%) and General Insurance (1.7%) exerted the most positive returns while Jute (-1.0%) exerted most negative return on the bourse today.
 
Out of the 397 issues traded, 209 advanced, 108 declined and 80 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 28 points and 43.8 points, respectively.