Bangladesh’s capital market saw a major boost on Monday as the turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed Tk 700 crore for the first time this year, alongside a broad-based rally in share prices.

The total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 746 crore worth of shares and units during the session. The previous highest turnover in 2026 was Tk 693 crore, recorded on January 27.

Before that, the turnover last crossed the Tk 700 crore mark on October 7, 2025, when transactions amounted to Tk 787 crore, making Monday’s performance the strongest in nearly four months.

Stocks open higher on DSE, CSE

The benchmark DSEX index jumped 54 points during the day. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 12 points, while the blue-chip DS30 gained 20 points. All three indices rose by more than 1 percent in a single session.

Most stocks ended higher, with prices rising for 215 companies against declines for 107, while 68 issues remained unchanged.

In the block market, shares of 23 companies worth Tk 13 crore were traded, with Fine Foods Limited topping the list at Tk 6 crore.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, surging nearly 10 percent, while Meghna PET Industries Limited was the worst performer, shedding around 8 percent.

The rally also extended to the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), where the benchmark CASPI index rose by 111 points.

On the CSE, prices increased for 98 companies, declined for 60, and remained unchanged for 25 issues.

Stocks advance at DSE, CSE as majority of shares gain

The turnover improved to Tk 8 crore, up from Tk 6 crore in the previous session.

People’s Leasing and Financial Services Limited topped the CSE gainers’ chart with a 10 percent rise, while FAS Finance and Investment Limited ended at the bottom, losing 10 percent.