Driven by broad-based buying, the DSEX jumped 76 points, or 1.53%, to settle at 5,035. The last time the premier bourse's key index closed above this level was on 27 November 2025, when it stood at 5,028. The top 10 companies based on turnover value were BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, City Bank, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, Taufika Food, Crystal Insurance, Paramount Insurance, Meghna Insurance, Jamuna Bank, and Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC). Apex Tannery led the list of price gainers, followed by Crystal Insurance, Paramount Insurance, Rahim Textile, Heidelberg Materials, Republic Insurance, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, Rahima Food, Karnaphuli Insurance, and Sonar Bangla Insurance. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) advanced by 103.56 points and 165.40 points, respectively.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 18, 2026 12:04 UTC