DHAKA, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today extended bullish momentum in the 
final trading session ahead of the national polls, driven by expectations of 
a favorable market outlook amid anticipated post-election political clarity.

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), advanced by 88.0 
points or 1.7% to settle at 5,400 points as against 5,312 points in the 
previous trading session.

Market analysts observed that investor sentiment remained upbeat, prompting 
accumulation in major large-cap stocks, primarily within the banking sector, 
riding on optimism surrounding prospective structural reforms under the newly 
elected government. 

From the outset of the session, buyers dominated the trading board and 
maintained their control throughout the day, leading to broad-based gains 
across the sectors for consecutive sessions. 

Meanwhile, market turnover reached nearly Taka 8 billion-mark after 5 months, 
rising by 22.3% to Taka 7.9 billion from BDT 6.5 billion in the previous 
session.

On the sectoral front, Bank (23.7%) issues exerted the highest turnover, 
followed by Textile (15.5%) and Pharma (14.8%) sectors. Sectors mostly 
displayed positive returns, out of which Travel (3.4%), Bank (3.0%) and Paper 
(2.5%) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today, while only 
Life Insurance (-0.2%) exerted the marginal correction. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 285 advanced, 65 declined and 47 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 137.3 
points and 241.6 points, respectively.