Dhaka, July 6 -- Stocks opened higher on Monday, with the prime index of the Dhaka bourse crossing the 5,800 threshold in early trading. The market jumped at the opening, supported by capital market-friendly fiscal measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2026 and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Market analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat, driven by an improving market outlook, reduced geopolitical risks, and policy support aimed at strengthening the capital market.

By 11:30 am, DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), had gained 36 points, or 0.62 per cent, to reach 5,823. The advance was led by strong buying interest in large-cap and fundamentally sound companies.

The positive momentum ...