Dhaka stocks rose for a fifth straight trading day yesterday. 

The benchmark DSEX index of Dhaka Stock Exchange gained 22.72 points, or 0.44 percent, to close at 5,170.06.

Among the securities that underwent trade, 207 advanced, 129 declined, and 65 remained unchanged.

Turnover stood at Tk 471.15 crore.

Global Islami Bank topped the gainers' list, surging 10 percent, while Sikder Insurance Company saw the biggest drop, falling 5.9 percent.