Bangladesh, July 15 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,900-point threshold for the first time in nearly two years on Tuesday as investors continued to cheer a series of regulatory reforms and government policy support.

Advertisement The DSEX advanced 44.36 points, or 0.76 per cent, to close at 5,911 -- its highest level since early August 2024 -- extending its winning streak to a fourth straight session.

During the period, the benchmark index gained 141 points, while the market capitalisation increased by about Tk 105 billion.

Market operators said investor optimism over ongoing reforms outweighed concerns about the possibility of renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, allowing the market...