Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- After two consecutive weeks of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) showed signs of recovery last week, with the benchmark DSEX index rising 166 points and average daily turnover increasing over 12 percent.

Analysis of DSE's weekly report shows the index started the week at 4,702 points and ended at 4,869 points, marking a 3.54 percent increase over the week.

The upward trend was mirrored in both Shariah-based and blue-chip indices. The DSES index rose 41 points, up 4.23 percent, while the DS30 gained 26 points, a 1.43 percent increase. Mid- and small-cap companies also saw significant recovery, with the DSE SME index climbing 95 points, a 13 percent jump.

Market turnover increased alongside the indices. Although s...