BM Desk:
On the fourth working day of the week, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began trading on a positive note, with key indices showing upward momentum despite relatively slow turnover.

As of 11:34 AM — one and a half hours into Wednesday’s session — the benchmark index DSEX had gained 23.32 points, reaching 5,561 points, according to data from DSE sources.

Other indices also moved upward during the early session. The Shariah Index (DSES) rose by 6.39 points to stand at 1,210 points, while the DS30 Index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, increased by 5.70 points to 2,158 points.

During this period, total turnover on the DSE stood at approximately Tk 376.23 crore, reflecting moderate investor activity.

Out of the securities traded so far, the share prices of 204 companies advanced, 106 declined, and 82 remained unchanged.

Market analysts attributed the positive start to cautious optimism among investors amid ongoing corporate disclosures and expectations around economic policy adjustments.