Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The benchmark equity index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded this week, driven by a wave of optimism among investors following growing political clarity surrounding the upcoming national elections.

Market analysts said the investors' optimism over evolving political developments offered some relief to the broadly subdued market sentiment and the announcement of the election timeline encouraged investors to accumulate in the beaten-down stocks.

Meanwhile in a major development, Acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman returned home from London on Thursday after 17 years in exile. As the largest political party, his return will have a very positive impact on the county's political landscape, analysts say.

They believe t...