Stocks on DSE up, down on CSE

After witnessing a downward trend in the two sessions, the country’s premier bourse,
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today rebounded as investors
remained active on sector-wise issues.

After witnessing volatility, DSEX, the prime index of the
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went up by 23.43 points or
0.45 per cent to settle at 5,251.96. Two other indices also
ended higher with the DSE 30 Index, comprising blue chips,
rose 4.90 points to finish at 1,874.84 and the DSE Shariah
Index (DSES) advanced 4.74 points to close at 1,143.70.

Gainers took a strong lead over the losers, as out of 389
issues traded, 213 advanced, 126 declined and 50 issues
remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor.

Daily trade turnover increased to Tk 3,744.82 million on the
country’s premier bourse which was Tk 3,066.75 million at
the previous session of the week.

GHCL was the day’s top gainer, rising 9.79 per cent, while
BATASHOE was the worst loser, shedding 2.99 per cent.

But, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day
with the CSE All Share Price Index – CASPI –losing 12.37
points to settle at 15,072.20 and the Selective Categories
Index – CSCX losing 7 points to close at 9,067.92.

Of the issues traded, 104 declined, 70 advanced and 27 issues
remained unchanged on the CSE.

The port city’s bourse traded 24.19 lakh shares and mutual
fund units with turnover value of Tk 4.56 crore. (BSS)