Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange returned to recovery mode as worries about an immediate domestic fuel supply shock eased and investors became more willing to buy. The benchmark DSEX rose by 76.2 points to close at 5,368, moving up from 5,292 in the previous session. Trading was calm at first, with buyers and sellers active on both sides, but the market gained strength in the second half of the session and prices rose across many stocks. Turnover also improved, increasing 13.0 percent to Tk 5.9 billion from Tk 5.2 billion the day before, which showed stronger activity and better participation from investors. Bank shares drew the biggest share of turnover at 14.7 percent, followed by pharma at 14.1 percent and food at 11.5 percent, showing that several major sectors stayed in focus. All sectors ended the day in positive territory, with cement leading gains at 5.1 percent, followed by travel at 2.7 percent and IT at 2.6 percent. Out of 397 traded issues, 307 advanced while 32 fell and 58 closed unchanged, a sign that buying pressure was widespread rather than limited to a few large names. The positive mood also reached the Chattogram Stock Exchange, where both major indices ended higher. The market’s rebound suggests that investors are still looking for short-term upside when concerns ease and confidence improves. It also shows that even in a cautious market, buyers remain ready to step in when they see value. For many traders, the stronger close was a reminder that market sentiment can change quickly when immediate risks appear less severe. With banks, pharma and food leading activity, the session reflected both defensive interest and renewed willingness to take positions in sectors that are central to the broader market.
