Dhaka, August 8 — The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a historic surge in its DSEX index on Thursday, marking the highest single-day increase in over 11 years. The index skyrocketed by 306 points, closing at 5,924 points, a feat not seen since June 3, 2013, when the index rose by 273 points.

This remarkable rally comes on the heels of the recent announcement regarding the formation of an interim government, which has reignited investor confidence. Over the past three days, the DSEX index has climbed by an astounding 693 points, setting a new record in the history of Bangladesh's stock market.

Trading volume also saw a dramatic rise, with transactions totaling over Tk 1,606 crore on Thursday, the last working day of the week. This figure represents a 107 percent increase from the previous day's transaction of Tk 775.56 crore, amounting to an additional Tk 830.91 crore being traded.

Among the top gainers were Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), NRB Fund, and Generation Next Fashion Ltd., reflecting strong investor interest. Conversely, Gemini Sea Food and Hami Industries were among the few that saw declines.

Investors expressed renewed optimism, seeing the recent market movement as a sign of recovery after a prolonged period of stagnation. Many believe that under the leadership of Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who is set to head the interim government, the stock market is poised for further growth and stability.

For a market that had been struggling for the past two and a half years, this surge is a much-needed breath of fresh air. Investors are hopeful that the positive momentum will continue, driving the market to new heights in the days to come.