Bangladesh’s stock market bounced back on Monday, a day after opening the week with a decline, as both bourses posted gains in key indices alongside rising share prices and turnover.
Throughout the day’s trading, the DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained 33 points.
The Shariah-compliant DSES and the blue-chip DS30 indices advanced by 6 points each.
Most issues edged higher, with 287 companies closing in the green, while 53 declined and 51 remained unchanged.
In the block market, shares of 22 companies worth Tk 12 crore were traded. Fine Foods accounted for the highest turnover in this segment, with shares worth Tk 4.45 crore changing hands.
Overall turnover at the DSE rose to Tk 364 crore, up from Tk 267 crore in the previous session.
Rahima Food Corporation Limited topped the day’s gainers with a 10% rise, while FAS Finance and Investment Limited slipped to the bottom of the table with a nearly 9% drop.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher, with its CASPI index rising 14 points.
At the CSE, 82 companies advanced, 62 declined, and 19 remained unchanged.
Turnover at the port city bourse stood at Tk 15 crore, compared to Tk 13 crore on the previous day.
Eastern Cables Limited led the CSE gainers with a 10% rise, while National Life Insurance PLC declined by 10%, making it the day’s worst performer.
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