Indices Fall Despite Higher Turnover in Dhaka, Chattogram Stocks

The country’s twin bourses witnessed higher turnover on Wednesday, but key indices closed lower as most companies saw a fall in their share prices.At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the prime index DSEX slipped by 17 points, while the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 declined by 2 points and 7 points, respectively.Out of 396 issues traded, 123 advanced, 189 declined, and 84 remained unchanged.Prices fell across all categories, including the top-tier ‘A’ category, where 67 issues advanced against a decline of 103.Block market transactions amounted to Tk 20 crore involving 27 companies, with Fine Foods Ltd leading the table by selling shares worth Tk 8 crore.The DSE posted a total turnover of Tk 737 crore, up from Tk 674 crore in the previous session.Envoy Textiles Ltd topped the gainers’ chart with over 7% rise, while Prime Finance & Investment Ltd lost nearly 8% to finish at the bottom.Similarly, the ...

• 17 Sep 2025