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DHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today resumed recovery momentum 
following the previous session's correction, as investors perceived 
attractive entry points and accumulated beaten-down stocks in anticipation of 
favorable market momentum on easing geopolitical concerns after the Eid holidays.

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), recovered 34.8 
points to settle at 5,354 points as against 5,319 points in the previous trading session. 

From the outset of the session, market indices remained on a positive 
territory as broadbased buying activity prevailed across the trading board. 
However, market turnover decreased by 12.1 percent to BDT 4.6 billion from 
Taka 5.2 billion in the previous session. 

On the sectoral front, Pharma (14.2pc) accounted for the highest share of 
turnover, followed by Bank (13.7pc) and Textile (11.7pc) sectors. All the 
sectors displayed positive returns, out of which Travel (3.3pc), IT (1.9pc) 
and Textile (1.5pc) exhibited the most positive returns on the bourse today. 

Of the 397 issues traded, 252 advanced, 72 declined, and 72 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 17.3 points and 50.4 points, respectively.