B Mirror Report: Trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began on a positive note on the first day of 2026, with the benchmark index posting a notable gain amid strong investor participation.

The DSE Broad Index (DSEX) advanced by 45.28 points to close at 4,910.61. The DSES Shariah Index also moved upward, gaining 5.29 points to settle at 1,006.00. However, the DS30 index, comprising blue-chip stocks, edged down by 15.88 points to finish at 1,869.42.

Market activity remained brisk, with a total of 118,015,162 shares and mutual fund units traded during the session. Total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 368.16 crore. Market breadth was strongly positive as prices of 263 companies rose, while 66 declined and 62 remained unchanged.

Apex Spinning emerged as the top gainer of the day, followed by Rupali Bank, EBL First Mutual Fund, and Saiham Textile. Other notable gainers included Monospool Paper, Desh Garments, NCCBL First Mutual Fund, Orion Infusion, NRBC Bank, and Uttara Bank.

On the losing side, Aramit Ltd led the decliners, followed by Tun Hai Industries and Noorani Dyeing. Several mutual funds, including IFIC First Mutual Fund and Janata First Mutual Fund, also saw price erosion. Other losers included FBFIF, Phoenix Finance, City General Insurance, DBH First Mutual Fund, and BD Thai Foods Ltd.

In terms of turnover, Orion Infusion topped the list, followed by Uttara Bank, Sim Tex, and Sonali Paper. Other major contributors included City Bank, Rahima Food, Saiham Cotton, Square Pharmaceuticals, Malek Spinning, and Summit Alliance Port.

Meanwhile, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed in the green. The Selective Categories Index (CSCX) rose by 47.37 points, while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) gained 81.58 points.