Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has surged, with the benchmark index posting its biggest single-day gain in weeks before the national election.

The DSEX, the broad index of the premier bourse, climbed by 82 points on Tuesday to settle at 5,399.

This surge marks a notable rise from the previous day's 5,311 points and represents the highest single-day gain since Jan 15, when the index rose by 76 points.

With the government declaring a public holiday on Wednesday, Tuesday served as the final trading session before the country heads to the polls on Feb 12.

Markets, along with banks and other offices, are scheduled to reopen on Feb 15 following the election and the weekend break.

As a new political government is expected ...