DHAKA, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today extended upward streak for the third consecutive session, driven by sustained buying in major blue-chip scrips amid growing political clarity ahead of the forthcoming national election. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), advanced by 18.9 points to settle at 5,267 points, as against 5,248 points in the previous trading session. 

The market opened on a positive note, extending momentum from the previous session, while a mid-session sell-off driven by profit booking wiped out part of the early gains, however firm buying interest amid improved sentiment ultimately lifted the indices to close higher.

Market turnover decreased by 4.5% to a Taka 7.1 billion from Taka 7.5 billion in the previous session. 

On the sectoral front, Bank (17.1%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Pharma (16.3%) and Textile (9.5%) sectors. Sectors displayed mixed returns, out of which Engineering (2.5%), Cement (1.8%) and Paper (1.3%) exhibited the most positive returns while General Insurance (-1.3%), IT (-0.9%) and Life Insurance (-0.6%) exerted the most corrections on the bourse today. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 188 advanced, 148 declined and 61 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 advanced by 38.7 points and 69.6 points, respectively.