DHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS)– Stocks today extended upward momentum for the third session in a row, supported by sustained buying interest in major blue-chip stocks owing to growing political clarity ahead of the upcoming national election. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), advanced by 34.0 points to settle at 5,174 points, as against 5,140 points in the previous trading session. 

The market indices remained upbeat throughout the session as buyers maintained dominance across the market; with improved market sentiment further driving price appreciation in selective large-cap scrip. 

However, market turnover decreased by 8.7% to a BDT 6.3 billion from BDT 6.9 billion in the previous session. 
On the sectoral front, General Insurance (17.2%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Pharma (16.1%) and Bank (15.4%) sectors. Sectors displayed mixed returns, out of which Bank (2.1%), Cement (1.6%) and Telecom (0.8%) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today, while IT (-3.0%), Jute (-1.7%) and Life Insurance (-1.2%) exerted the most corrections. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 132 advanced, 190 declined and 75 remained unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also witnessed a positive session today. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) also rose by 78.6 points and 114.2 points, respectively.