The Bangladesh stock market witnessed a robust rally on Monday, March 2, 2026, the second trading day of the week. Significant buying pressure across the board pushed all major price indices at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) up by 1% or more.
The market opened on a high note at 10:00 AM, with the majority of shares quickly entering the gainers’ list. By the end of the session, an overwhelming 340 out of 394 traded issues on the DSE saw their prices rise. In contrast, only 42 issues declined, while 12 remained unchanged.
DSE Market Highlights
The surge in share prices led to a substantial jump in the DSE’s benchmark indices:
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.DSEX (Broad Index): Rose by 72 points, closing at 5,534.
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DSES (Shariah Index): Gained 10 points to settle at 1,099.
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DS30 (Blue-chip Index): Increased by 18 points, reaching 2,136.
Trading volume also saw a slight uptick. Total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 779.96 crore, compared to Tk 775.57 crore during the previous session on Sunday
Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) Performance
The port city’s exchange, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), mirrored the capital’s bullish trend with all indices ending in the green.
| Metric | Current Status | Change |
| CASPI (Overall Index) | 15,500 | +149 points |
| CSCX (Main Index) | 9,499 | +77 points |
| Total Turnover | Tk 19.45 crore | Up from Tk 12.78 crore |
Out of the 197 companies traded on the CSE, 140 advanced, 44 declined, and 13 remained unchanged.
