Stocks Fail to Recover Despite Slight Index Gains in Dhaka, Chattogram

Dhaka, Sept 15 (UNB) – Despite a rebound in key indices, both Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets failed to turn around on Monday as turnover and the prices of most companies declined.At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index gained 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 5 points.However, the Shariah-based DSES index remained unchanged.Out of 402 issues traded, prices fell for 199 companies, rose for 117, and remained unchanged for 86.In all three categories — A, B, and Z — most issues ended lower. Notably, among the highest dividend-paying A-category firms, prices dropped for 109 companies against gains by 72, while 43 remained unchanged.At the block market, shares of 30 companies worth Tk 43 crore changed hands, with Khan Brothers leading the turnover at Tk 15 crore.Overall daily turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 706 crore, down from Tk 732 crore in the previous session.Rupali ...

• 15 Sep 2025