After four consecutive days of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a rise in share prices for most companies on Monday. Share price increases outnumbered declines across almost all sectors, with only a few exceptions. However, the rate of price increase for most shares remained modest. Alongside the index rise, trading volume also saw a slight uptick.

On this day, 221 companies experienced share price increases, but only 18 saw gains exceeding 5%. The insurance and cement sectors recorded the highest increases, while the ceramic sector remained an exception. Banking, leather, and service sectors displayed mixed trends.

Out of the 395 companies and mutual funds traded on the DSE, share prices rose for 221, declined for 100, and remained unchanged for 74. The DSEX index climbed 33 points to close at 5,198. Notably, Beacon Pharma contributed 7.5 points to the index rise, while other contributors included Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries, Pubali Bank, Square Pharma, Robi, Beximco Pharma, Power Grid, Prime Bank, Orion Infusions, and Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, collectively adding 16 points. On the downside, Islami Bank’s share price drop led to an 11-point loss in the index, with BRAC Bank contributing a 1-point decline. Despite these drops, gains in major companies ensured an overall upward trend.

The total turnover on the DSE stood at BDT 362.67 crore, up by BDT 51 crore from the previous day. The banking sector remained the top contributor, accounting for BDT 67.3 crore or 18.5% of total turnover, followed by the pharmaceutical and chemical sector with BDT 46.23 crore, making up nearly 13% of the total.

Information Services topped the list of gainers with a nearly 10% rise, followed by Khan Brothers PP, Agni Systems, Beacon Pharma, and Suhrit Industries, each posting gains above 9%.

Market analysts observed ongoing uncertainty, with investors expressing disappointment and caution. They cited factors like sluggish overall investment, political instability, and high bank interest rates reducing liquidity flow into the stock market. Institutional investment remains low, contributing to reduced trading activity, with many expecting this trend to persist for several months.