DHAKA, June 2, 2026 (BSS) - Stocks today continued post-Eid upward trend for the seventh consecutive session amid growing investor confidence and 
increased trading activity.

The broad-based DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced 33.6 points to close at 5,406 points, extending the recent rally driven by 
investor optimism over repeated political commitments to the development of the capital market and expectations of easing geopolitical tensions.

Market analysts said sustained buying interest, particularly in large-cap stocks from the banking and non-bank financial institution (NBFI) sectors, 
supported the day's gains and strengthened confidence in the market's near-term outlook.

Trading remained buoyant throughout the session, with turnover surpassing the Tk 10 billion mark for the first time in three weeks. Total turnover rose 
18.4 percent to Taka 10.8 billion, compared with Taka 9.1 billion in the previous session.

Among the sectors, Engineering accounted for the highest share of turnover at 14.4 percent, followed by Banking (13.6 percent) and Textile (12.5 percent).

Most sectors posted gains during the session. General Insurance emerged as the top-performing sector with a 2.4 percent rise, followed by Tannery (1.7 
percent) and Cement (1.5 percent). In contrast, the Jute sector recorded the largest decline, falling 1.7 percent.

Out of the 396 issues traded on the DSE, 228 advanced, 111 declined, and 57 remained unchanged, reflecting broadly positive market sentiment.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended the day in positive territory. The CSCX index gained 62.4 points, while the CASPI index rose 
110.1 points, mirroring the upbeat trend seen in the Dhaka market.

Market participants expressed hope that continued policy support and improving investor sentiment would help sustain the ongoing recovery in the 
country's capital market.