The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week with a decline in key indices, as most listed companies saw their share prices fall on Sunday.
The DSEX, DSE’s benchmark index, rose briefly in early trading but slipped as the session progressed, ending 13 points lower at 4,872.64. The Shariah-based DSES fell 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 lost 5 points.
Of the day’s traded issues, 209 declined, 110 advanced, and 68 remained unchanged. Block market transactions totaled Tk 13 crore across 29 companies, with Fine Foods leading by selling shares worth Tk 6 crore. The total DSE turnover fell to Tk 267 crore from Tk 364 crore in the previous session.
Summit Alliance Port Ltd was the top gainer with a 7.5% rise, while FAS Finance & Investment Ltd dropped 10%, leading the losers.
At the CSE, the CASPI index remained negative throughout, closing 62 points lower. Among traded issues, 99 declined, 37 advanced, and 18 remained unchanged, with turnover rising slightly to Tk 13.95 crore from Tk 13.81 crore.
Chartered Life Insurance PLC topped the CSE gainers with nearly a 10% increase, while Premier Leasing & Finance Ltd fell 10%, posting the biggest loss of the day.
With input from agency
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
