Bangladesh, Aug. 1 -- Stocks rebounded sharply this week, with the benchmark index recovering most of the previous week's losses as bargain hunters returned to the market amid growing optimism over corporate earnings.Stocks & Bonds

Advertisement Market operators said investor sentiment improved after retaliatory actions in the Middle East temporarily subsided, easing fears of a further escalation in the conflict.

Expectations of strong quarterly earnings, particularly from banks and several blue-chip companies, also prompted investors to rebuild positions, triggering broad-based buying across the market.

Meanwhile, most listed banks posted double-digit year-on-year profit growth in the first half of 2026, buoyed by higher investment i...