Stocks gained in the first hour of trading today for the second consecutive session, buoyed by improved investor sentiment following a 90-day pause in fresh US tariffs for most countries. 

However, the US administration imposed a 125 percent duty on Chinese imports, intensifying trade tensions.

Before rebounding yesterday, the market had been on a losing streak since last Wednesday, after the initial tariff announcement triggered retaliatory measures and dampened investor confidence globally, including in Bangladesh. 

As of 11 am, the DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose 31.04 points or 0.59 percent to 5,227.08.

Of the traded securities, 254 advanced, 59 declined, and 68 remained unchanged.

Turnover reached Tk 181.40 crore during the period. 

Beach Hatchery was the top gainer, soaring 10 percent, while FAS Finance & Investment fell the most, dropping 5 percent.

The CSE All Share Price Index edged up 28.30 points or 0.19 percent to 14,558.66.