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Bangladesh’s capital market saw a major boost on Monday as the turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed Tk 7.0 billion for the first time this year, alongside a broad-based rally in share prices.
The total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 7.46 billion worth of shares and units during the session. The previous highest turnover in 2026 was Tk 6.93 billion, recorded on January 27.
Before that, the turnover last crossed the Tk 7.0 billion mark on October 7, 2025, when transactions amounted to Tk 7.87 billion, making Monday’s performance the strongest in nearly four months.
The benchmark DSEX index jumped 54 points during the day. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 12 points, while the blue-chip DS30 gained 20 points. All three indices rose by more than 1 per cent in a single session.
Most stocks ended higher, with prices rising for 215 companies against declines for 107, while 68 issues remained unchanged.
In the block market, shares of 23 companies worth Tk 130 million were traded, with Fine Foods Limited topping the list at Tk 60 million.
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, surging nearly 10 per cent, while Meghna PET Industries Limited was the worst performer, shedding around 8 per cent.
The rally also extended to the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), where the benchmark CASPI index rose by 111 points.
On the CSE, prices increased for 98 companies, declined for 60, and remained unchanged for 25 issues.
The turnover improved to Tk 80 million, up from Tk 60 million in the previous session.
People’s Leasing and Financial Services Limited topped the CSE gainers’ chart with a 10 per cent rise, while FAS Finance and Investment Limited ended at the bottom, losing 10 per cent.