- Dhaka
DSE Indices Rebound After Three-Day Losing Streak
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a rebound in early trading today, breaking a three-day losing streak. As of 11:32 am, the benchmark DSEX index rose by 15.93 points, or 0.33 percent, reaching 4,796.95.
The market opened today, Saturday, in line with a government directive to keep offices operational on May 17 and May 24 ahead of the upcoming Eid holidays. The DSE had confirmed this change through an official notice on its website on May 12.
Other key indices also showed mixed performance. The DSES Index, which tracks Shariah-compliant stocks, gained 0.45 percent to reach 1,043.60. Meanwhile, the DS30 Index, which comprises the blue-chip companies, edged down slightly by 0.02 percent to 1,769.81.
Turnover, a major indicator of investor participation, stood at Tk 78.25 crore during the morning session—showing moderate market activity.
Out of the 395 companies traded, 232 registered gains, 69 declined, and 75 remained unchanged, reflecting generally positive investor sentiment.
Sonargaon Textiles was the day’s top gainer, surging over 9 percent, while Aziz Pipes posted the biggest drop, falling by 5 percent.
The upward movement in the main index and increased investor participation signal cautious optimism among traders, even as broader market trends remain uncertain ahead of the Eid break.
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