DHAKA, March 2, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today reverted to the upward trajectory 
as investors shrugged off Middle East tensions concerning the market's 
momentum and opted to regain positions in equities at attractive entry 
points, capitalizing on the previous session's sharp correction. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rebounded by 72.3 
points or 1.3 percent to settle at 5,534 points as against 5,462 points in 
the previous trading session. 

Market analysts observed that the market started off with predominant buying 
pressure, prompting the majority of scrips to open higher, which restored 
investor confidence to reclaim positions for a potential quick gain. 

Sustained buying activity led the benchmark index to regain over 100 points 
by the mid-session, although some late-session profit-taking moderated 
initial gains; buyers dominated market momentum through the session's close. 

Meanwhile, turnover remained resilient at Taka 7.7 billion, indicating steady 
investor participation. On the sectoral front, Bank (26.5pc) issues exerted 
the highest turnover, followed by Pharma (16.8pc) and Textile (7.9pc) 
sectors. 

Sectors mostly displayed positive returns, out of which Financial 
Institutions (4.5pc), Services (3.1pc) and Travel (3.0pc) exerted the most 
positive return on the bourse. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 338 advanced, 37 declined and 22 remained 
unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE also witnessed a positive session today. The 
selected indices (CSCX) and all Share Price Index (CASPI) and All Share Price 
Index (CASPI) increased by 76.7 points and 138.8 points respectively.