Stocks see big jump after elections on renewed investor hopes

BSS
Published On: 15 Feb 2026, 17:07

DHAKA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today witnessed a massive surge amid high optimism among investors following a peaceful general election.

The DSE Broad Index (DSEX) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended the day at 5,600.66, marking a significant increase of 200.72 points from the previous session. Similarly, the DS-30 index, which comprises blue-chip companies, soared by 86.18 points to reach 2,145.13, while the DSES Shariah index climbed 30.39 points to settle at 1,127.37.

Market activity saw a sharp rise as a total of 46.42 crore shares and mutual fund units were traded. The total turnover on the premier bourse stood at Taka 1,275.09 crore. Out of the 394 companies traded, the prices of 364 issues advanced, 26 declined, and 4 remained unchanged.

Based on the value of transactions, the top ten companies were City Bank, Dhaka Bank, Square Pharma, BRAC Bank, BSC, Robi Axiata, Saiham Cotton, Jamuna Bank, Islami Bank, and Orion Infusion.

The top ten companies with the highest price appreciation were One Bank, Munnu Fabrics, LankaBangla Finance, Asia Insurance, Daffodil Computer, NRB Bank, LR Global MF-1, Dhaka Bank, VFS Thread, and Dragon Sweater.

The ten companies that saw the most significant price declines were Islami Bank, Zeal Bangla Sugar, Jute Spinners, Apex Spinning, Islami Finance, Ibn Sina, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Shyampur Sugar, Aftab Auto, and Navana CNG.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended on a positive note. Its overall index, CASPI, gained 484.37 points. 

 Of the traded issues, prices of 220 companies advanced, 17 declined and 10 remained unchanged.

 

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