Economy
Stock market at two-year high as DSE index crosses 7,000 points
Daily trading keeps climbing as investor confidence returns, led by banking and pharmaceutical shares.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM2 min read
The Dhaka Stock Exchange's benchmark index, DSEX, has crossed 7,000 points for the first time in two years. Banking, textile and pharmaceutical stocks led the surge.
Market analysts say falling policy rates and political stability have boosted investor sentiment. Trading rose among both institutional and retail investors.
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However, stakeholders caution that sustaining this rally requires regulators to keep strict watch against fake holdings and market manipulation.