Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Stocks ended on a positive note on Wednesday, as bargain hunters continued to take positions in lucrative issues in anticipation of a slight reversal from the market's prolonged bearish sentiment.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased by 22.73 points to settle at 5,170.06.

The capital bourse of the country extended its upbeat vibe, with buyer dominance witnessed right from the start of today's session, according to EBL securities.

The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, increased by 3.61 points to 1,914.23, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, increased by 7.95 points to 1,147.23 by the close.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Tk 4...