DHAKA, June 1, 2026 (BSS) – Stocks today extended their rally for the sixth consecutive trading session as investors returned from the Eid holidays with renewed optimism, buoyed by strong participation in selective high-momentum stocks and expectations of further market gains.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 36.8 points, or 0.69 percent, to close at 5,373 points, up from 5,336 points in the previous session.

Market operators said the bourse remained upbeat from the opening bell, with broad-based buying interest driving price appreciation across a wide range of sectors. 

The positive momentum was further supported by increased trading activity, reflecting improving investor confidence in the post-Eid market.

Turnover on the premier bourse rose by 17.2 percent to Taka 9.1 billion, compared to Taka 7.8 billion in the preceding session, indicating stronger participation from both institutional and retail investors.

Sector-wise, engineering stocks dominated turnover, accounting for 17.4 percent of the day's total transactions, followed by bank stocks at 16.0 percent and pharmaceuticals at 12.4 percent.

Most sectors closed in positive territory. The information technology sector posted the highest gain of 1.6 percent, followed by life insurance and banking sectors, each advancing 1.4 percent.

 On the downside, jute issues fell 1.6 percent, while tannery and general insurance sectors declined by 1.2 percent and 1.1 percent respectively.

Out of the 392 issues traded on the DSE, 178 advanced, 150 declined and 68 remained unchanged, reflecting a broadly positive market breadth.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended the day higher. 

The CSE Selective Categories Index (CSCX) advanced by 45.2 points, while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) gained 61.0 points, extending the bullish trend witnessed in the capital market after the Eid holidays.