Market surges on first trading day of 2026
Business Report :
Stocks kicked off the New Year on a broadly positive note as benchmark indices climbed and market participation remained robust in early trading on Thursday.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw strong gains on the first trading day of 2026, with the Market Performance and Indices (DSE) Broad Index (DSEX) rising 45.28 points to close at 4,910.61. The Shariah-based DSES index also moved higher, gaining 5.29 points to finish at 1,006.00.
In contrast, the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, dipped 15.88 points to end the session at 1,869.42, reflecting mixed sentiment among some leading counters.Trading activity remained brisk, with a total of 11,80,15,162 shares and mutual fund units changing hands during the session. The DSE’s total turnover reached Taka 368.16 crore, indicating healthy investor interest.
Market breadth was strongly positive, with 263 companies posting share price increases, 66 recording declines and 62 remaining unchanged.
Apex Spinning led the day’s list of top gainers, followed by Rupali Bank, EBL 1st Mutual Fund and Saiham Tex. Other notable advancers included Monospool Paper, Desh Garments, NCCBL 1st Mutual Fund, Orion Infusion, NRBC Bank and Uttara Bank.
On the downside, Aramit Ltd, Tun Hai Industries and Noorani Dyeing were among the biggest losers. Several mutual funds also lagged, including IFIC 1st Mutual Fund and 1st Janata Mutual Fund. Other declining stocks included FBFIF, Phoenix Finance, City General Insurance, DBH 1st Mutual Fund and BD Thai Foods Ltd.
In terms of transaction value, Orion Infusion topped the turnover chart, followed by Uttara Bank, Sim Tex and Sonali Paper. Other major contributors to the day’s turnover included City Bank, Rahima Food, Saiham Cotton, Square Pharmaceuticals, Malek Spinning and Summit Alliance Port.
The port city bourse also ended the day in the green. The Chittagong Stock Exchange’s Selective Categories’ Index (CSCX) climbed 47.37 points, while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) added 81.58 points, reinforcing the overall upbeat sentiment across the market.