United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s stock markets posted gains in the first hour of trading on Sunday (January 04, 2026), the opening session of the week, with indices rising at both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses amid broad-based buying. During the first hour, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced by 43 points. Read more: Stocks extend losses for second day at DSE, CSE also slips The Shariah-based DSES index gained 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 16 points. Of the 218 companies traded on the DSE in the first hour, share prices increased for 101 companies, declined for 101, and remained unchanged for 65. The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 230 crore within the first hour of trading. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also witnessed an upward trend, with its overall index CASPI climbing 68 points. Stocks open lower at DSE, CSE as market extends downtrend At the CSE, prices of shares and units rose for 63 companies, fell for 28, and remained unchanged for 10 during the first hour. The total turnover at the port city bourse stood at over Tk 8.20 crore in the same period.

The Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets started the week on a positive note, continuing the upward trend observed last week. Trading in the first hour on Sunday saw key indices rising on both bourses. At the opening of trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index gained 5 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES index saw a marginal increase, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 3 points. Most company shares experienced price gains. Of the traded companies, prices increased for 169, declined for 87, and remained unchanged for 83. Within the first 30 minutes, the total turnover on the DSE exceeded Tk 50 crore. Weekly Review: Dhaka Stock Market sees gains despite sluggish stocks Similarly, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) saw its overall index rise by 10 points. Of the traded companies, 22 recorded price gains, 7 saw declines, and 6 remained unchanged. In the first half-hour, the total turnover at the CSE crossed Tk 30 lakh.