DHAKA, Jan 7,  ( V7N ) – The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Bangladesh's leading capital market, experienced an uptrend during the first trading hour on Sunday, with all three major indices – DSEX, DSES, and DS30 – posting gains.

Market Highlights:

DSEX Index: The benchmark DSEX index gained 33.67 points, reaching 5,227.25.

DSES Index: The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 8.76 points, settling at 1,170.35.

DS30 Index: The blue-chip DS30 index climbed 3.75 points, reaching 1,937.37.

The early session recorded significant trading activity, with 6.34 crore shares and units exchanged through 43,539 transactions, leading to a turnover of Tk 143.1 crore.

Out of 371 companies involved in trading, 294 saw price increases, 39 experienced declines, and 38 remained unchanged, reflecting strong positive sentiment among investors.

The positive start to the week highlights investor confidence, buoyed by healthy demand for stocks across various sectors. Analysts expect this momentum to continue if broader economic indicators remain favorable.

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