Stocks opened higher on Thursday as bargain hunters continued to take positions in fundamentally strong and attractive stocks, anticipating short-term gains amid improving market sentiment.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced 33 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 5,650 by 11:00 am, indicating strong directional momentum in the market.

Market participants said investors remained active on hopes of further market development and easing concerns over shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed buying interest in selected large-cap and fundamentally sound stocks also supported the market's upward trend.

Turnover on the premier bourse reached Tk 2.97 billion within the first hour of trading, reflecting moderate investor participation.

Market breadth remained firmly positive, suggesting broad-based buying support. Of the issues traded, 280 advanced, 38 declined, and 65 remained unchanged by 11:00 am.

Among the most actively traded securities, shares of National Feed Mills topped the turnover chart, with transactions worth Tk 186 million.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened on a positive note. The benchmark CASPI index rose 10 points to 15,130, while the CSCX index gained 4 points to 9,236 in early trading.  

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