The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a positive opening, driven by bargain hunters focusing on selective small-cap stocks in hopes of short-term gains. Small-cap stocks like National Feed Mills, Fu-Wang Food, Northern Insurance, Union Insurance, and Paramount Insurance were among the top gainers. After the initial two hours of trading, the DSEX index, the main benchmark of the DSE, rose by 12 points to reach 6,268. However, the DS30 Index, comprising blue-chip companies, saw a marginal decline of 0.54 points to 2,140. The DSES index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, increased by 1.42 points to 1,358.
Total turnover remained relatively low, standing at Tk 1.80 billion after the first two hours of trading. Fu-Wang Food was the most actively traded stock, with shares worth Tk 160 million changing hands. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened on a positive note, with the CSE All Share Price Index (CASPI) increasing by 13 points to reach 18,529 after two hours of trading. Overall, the market displayed early positive momentum with a focus on small-cap stocks.