The country’s stock market shows signs of recovery from a prolonged downturn. On Tuesday, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded price increases for most listed companies, leading to significant gains in all major indices and a surge in trading activity. This marks the second consecutive day of upward movement in the ongoing week.

Last week, all five trading sessions ended in declines, with most shares and units losing value. Market analysts attribute the recovery to hints from the interim government about holding national elections next year. They suggest that reduced selling pressure at the year-end and election prospects may stabilize the market, provided there is no new political or economic unrest.

On Tuesday, trading began with a rise in the prices of most shares and units, which sustained through the session. By the end of the day, 210 companies’ shares and units gained value, while 110 declined, and 76 remained unchanged. Consequently, the DSEX, the benchmark index, rose by 45 points to close at 5,224.

Other indices also improved. The DS30, which tracks 30 top-performing companies, gained 21 points to reach 1,929, while the DSE Shariah Index rose 14 points to settle at 1,166. Trading volume increased notably, with a turnover of BDT 450.16 crore compared to BDT 304.10 crore in the previous session, marking an increase of BDT 146.06 crore.

Orion Infusion led the turnover chart with shares worth BDT 35.22 crore traded, followed by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation with BDT 22.14 crore and Square Pharmaceuticals with BDT 15.65 crore. Other top contributors included Acme Laboratories, GPH Ispat, Saiham Cotton, Beximco Pharma, Robi, Associated Oxygen, and NRB Bank.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw positive momentum. Its CASPI index rose by 74 points. Out of 192 traded companies, 99 saw price gains, 56 declined, and 37 remained unchanged. The CSE recorded a turnover of BDT 9.75 crore, up from BDT 5.70 crore in the previous session.