DHAKA, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today resumed its recovery trend 
following the previous session's flat momentum, as subsiding concerns over 
immediate domestic fuel supply shocks somewhat restored investor confidence, 
prompting market participants to capitalize on the market's near-term upside 
potential. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), further recovered 
76.2 points to settle at 5,368 points as against 5,292 points in the previous 
trading session. 

Although the benchmark index remained largely flat until mid-session since 
investors were active on both sides of the trading fence, the momentum 
gradually strengthened in the latter half of the session, leading to broad-
based price appreciation across most scrips. 

Meanwhile, market turnover also increased by 13.0 percent to Taka 5.9 billion 
from Taka 5.2 billion in the previous session. 

On the sectoral front, Bank (14.7pc) accounted for the highest share of 
turnover, followed by Pharma (14.1pc) and Food (11.5pc) sectors. 

All the sectors displayed positive returns, out of which Cement (5.1pc), 
Travel (2.7pc) and IT (2.6pc) exhibited the most positive returns on the 
bourse today. 

Of the 397 issues traded, 307 advanced, 32 declined, and 58 remained 
unchanged.

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a positive territory. The 
Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced 
by 64.5 points and 111.5 points, respectively.