Dhaka: Country’s both the bourses– Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)– today witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued showing renewed buying interest particularly on some large-cap securities. DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, slightly advanced by 10.3 points to settle at 5,347 points as against 5,337 points in the previous trading session.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, market turnover also decreased by 14.2 percent to Taka 4.7 billion from Taka 5.4 billion in the previous session. On the sectoral front, Pharma issues exerted the highest turnover at 14.0 percent, followed by Textile and Bank sectors at 13.9 percent and 10.4 percent, respectively.
Sectors mostly displayed positive returns, with Paper, Ceramic, and IT exhibiting the most positive returns at 3.9 percent, 2.7 percent, and 2.3 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, Services, Bank, and Food sectors experienced marginal corrections at -0.5 percent, -0.5 percent, and -0.1 percent, respectively. Out of the 397 issues traded, 233 advanced, 100 declined, and 64 remained unchanged.
The port city bourse, CSE, however, settled on red terrain. The Selective Categories’ Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) plunged by 30.0 points and 53.0 points, respectively.