Indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose for the second consecutive session today. 

DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, gained 8.41 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 4,964.67.

DSES index, which tracks Shariah-compliant stocks, declined 0.13 percent to 1,098.94, while DS30, representing blue-chip stocks, increased 0.54 percent to settle at 1,844.03.

Turnover, an important indicator of market activity, increased significantly by 46 percent to Tk 584.02 crore. 

Of the 395 issues traded, 173 advanced, 169 declined, and 58 remained unchanged.

Padma Islami Life Insurance emerged as the day's top gainer, surging 10 percent, while shares of Khulna Power Company fell by 9 percent to become the day's biggest loser.