Bangladesh, July 13 -- Stocks ended higher on Monday, driven by renewed investor optimism following recent capital market-friendly fiscal measures and regulatory reforms.

Advertisement The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange gained 17 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 5,866.

Market operators said investor confidence has continued to improve following the passage of the Finance Bill 2026, which introduced a series of incentives aimed at revitalising the capital market.

The Finance Bill, recently passed by Parliament, reduced taxes on dividend income, removed the investment ceiling for claiming tax rebates on investments in mutual funds, and eased listing requirements for companies seeking to raise funds through the sto...