The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s premier powerhouse for equity trading, concluded Tuesday’s session (January 27, 2026) with a significant upward trend. The market saw a broad-based rally, characterized by rising price indices and a notable jump in total turnover.
Index Performance
The benchmark index of the DSE, the DSEX, gained 59.81 points to close at 5,140 points. Other key indices also mirrored this positive sentiment. DSES (Shariah Index): Rose by 12.42 points to settle at 1,034. DS30 (Blue-chip Index): Climbed 26.56 points to reach 1,976.
Turnover and Trading Volume
Investor participation saw a healthy boost today. Total turnover on the DSE stood at BDT 693.94 crore, a substantial increase from the BDT 492.54 crore recorded in the previous trading session.
Market Breadth
Out of the 391 issues traded today, the majority ended in the green. The breakdown of price movements is as follows:
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Advances: 249 companies
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Declines: 83 companies
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Unchanged: 59 companies
The surge in both the index and turnover suggests a return of investor confidence as the majority of listed companies saw their share prices appreciate during the third working day of the week.
