The stock markets of Bangladesh opened the week on a positive note Sunday, with both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) showing gains. However, the overall turnover remained lower than in the previous session.
At the DSE, the key index DSEX gained 31 points, while the Shariah-based DSES rose by 2 points, and the blue-chip DS30 advanced by 10 points. Of the 395 issues traded, 183 stocks saw price increases, 147 declined, and 65 remained unchanged. The decline in turnover was notable, with total trade on the DSE reaching Tk 619 crore, down from Tk 696 crore in the previous session.
In the B-category, 41 stocks saw price declines, while 31 advanced and 8 remained unchanged. The block market witnessed trades worth Tk 14 crore across 26 companies, with Summit Alliance Port Limited leading, securing transactions worth Tk 5 crore.
EXIM Bank PLC was the top gainer, rising by 10%, while Trust Bank 1st Mutual Fund was the day’s worst performer, shedding over 6%.
Meanwhile, on the CSE, the overall index gained 99 points, with 105 stocks advancing, 68 declining, and 21 unchanged. However, turnover on the CSE also dropped, falling to Tk 10 crore from Tk 16 crore in the previous session.
Social Islami Bank PLC led the gains on the CSE with a 10% rise, while Metro Spinning Limited ended as the worst performer, dropping over 8%.
Despite the positive trend in indices, the decline in turnover suggests cautious market activity, with investors possibly awaiting clearer market signals.
Source: UNB
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
