Dhaka stocks extend gains for second day

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose in early trade today, extending their gains for the second consecutive session as the market continues its recovery.

The DSEX, the main gauge of the premier bourse, increased 40.90 points, or 0.78 percent, to 5,268.66 by 11:36am, according to DSE data.

Sentiment was positive, with the Shariah-compliant DSES and the blue-chip DS30 indices edging higher.

Turnover, a key measure of investor participation, stood at Tk 252 crore at the time.

Market breadth was mostly positive, with 287 issues advancing against 50 declining, while 54 remained unchanged.