DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Country's both bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) today plunged as profit booking emerged across major large-cap scrips following consecutive sessions of gains. DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, shed 3.1 points or -0.1% to settle at 5,106 points, as against 5,109 points in the previous trading session. On the sectoral front, Pharma (17.7%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by General Insurance (14.1%) and Life Insurance (10.5%) sectors. The port city bourse, CSE, also witnessed a mixed session today. The selected indices (CSCX) and all Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 4.8 and 6.9 point, respectively.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 21, 2026 15:18 UTC