Dhaka, May 5 -- The key index on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has surged as the market posted its highest turnovers in almost two and a half months, soaring close to Tk 6 billion.

The last time trading volume passed Tk 5.84 billion was Feb 25. That day trading reached Tk 6.07 billion, with the index standing at 5,267 points.

Trading started on a positive note on Monday morning with volume rising along with the index.

Although the market went into correction in the final hours of the day, the benchmark index DSEX closed by adding 8 points to where it stood on Sunday, at 4,964.

The trade volume rose significantly as shares worth Tk 5.84 billion changed hands compared with Sunday's Tk 3.99 billion.

The DSE sustained an overall negativ...