After two consecutive sessions of losses, the stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram witnessed a rebound on Wednesday, with most listed companies seeing gains.

At the end of the day’s trading, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 53 points.

The Shariah-based DSES index advanced by 7 points while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 21 points.

Out of the 398 companies that traded on the DSE, share prices of 253 advanced, 67 declined, and 78 remained unchanged.

Across all categories—A, B, and Z—most companies posted price gains. Notably, in the A-category, which comprises companies with consistent dividend payments, 149 scrips advanced, while 37 declined and 34 remained unchanged.

In the block market, 30 companies saw trades worth Tk 17 crore, with Marico Bangladesh topping the list by selling shares worth Tk 3 crore.

The day’s total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 743 crore, up from Tk 717 crore in the previous session.

Rahim Textile Mills topped the gainers’ list with a 9.76% rise, while Midland Bank fell the most, shedding over 8%.

CSE also Edges Higher

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended the day in positive territory, with the overall CASPI index gaining 61 points.

Of the 217 issues traded on the CSE, 107 advanced, 72 declined and 38 remained unchanged.

The total turnover on the port city bourse stood at Tk 23 crore, down from Tk 29 crore in the previous session.

Sandhani Life Insurance was the top gainer on the CSE with a 10% price hike, while Social Islami Bank faced the steepest fall, dropping over 9%.