Dhaka and Chittagong Stocks Gain Following Recent Market Declines

On September 16, 2026, the capital market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, experienced a notable shift as share prices and trading activity increased following a prolonged period of continuous market declines. Investors and market observers monitored the floor as the primary bourses registered broad-based gains across a majority of listed institutions, reflecting renewed activity within the trading environment.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the main benchmark index, the DSEXX, advanced by 21 points to settle at 5,494 points. Alongside the primary index, key secondary indicators also demonstrated upward movement during the trading session. The DSE-30 index, which tracks leading equities, rose by 5 points to reach 2,092 points, while the DSE Shariah index gained 5 points to stand at 1,099 points.

Trading turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange reached 556.20 crore takas as investors actively participated in the buying and selling of shares. Numerous companies listed on the bourse participated in the session's upward trend, including Sharps Industries, Eastern Bank, Envoy Textiles, Saiham Textiles, Malek Spinning, Paramount Textiles, Saiham Cotton, IPDC Finance, Summit Alliance Port, and Bangladesh National Insurance.

Meanwhile, the port city's bourse also reflected the positive momentum. At the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the overall price index, CASPI, increased by 74 points, signaling a widespread recovery in asset valuations across various participating sectors on the trading floor.

Alongside the rise in the port city's main price index, financial turnover at the Chittagong Stock Exchange was recorded at 20.82 crore takas. The combined activity across both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and the Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a significant departure from the recent trend of consecutive market slumps, bringing a measure of relief to market participants.