The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended in positive territory, while the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) closed lower, continuing a downtrend on Thursday, the last trading day of the week.
At the DSE, the benchmark index DSEX gained 9 points on Thursday (10 April). The other two indices also edged higher — the Shariah-compliant DSES rose by 3 points, and the blue-chip DS30 index added 5 points.
Despite the rise in indices, most listed companies saw a drop in share prices. Out of 395 traded companies, prices increased for 149, declined for 168, and remained unchanged for 78.
By category, most shares under the A and B categories experienced price declines. However, companies in the Z category led in gains.
Of the 95 Z category companies, 38 saw price increases, 26 registered declines, and 31 remained unchanged.
Among mutual funds, the majority recorded no price change. Of the 36 listed funds, 13 gained, 7 declined, and 16 remained flat.
In the DSE block market, shares worth Tk 39.23 crore of 26 companies were traded. Bank Asia accounted for the highest block transaction, selling shares worth Tk 8 crore.
Overall, the DSE posted a turnover of Tk 540 crore on Thursday, the highest of the week, up from Tk 527 crore the previous day.
Eastern Cables Limited topped the gainers’ list at the DSE with a 9.92% increase. The company's share opened at Tk 114.90 and closed at Tk 119.70.
On the losing end, FAS Finance and Investment Limited saw the biggest drop, losing 5% or Tk 0.20 per share.
Chittagong Market Slips
In contrast, the CSE witnessed a downbeat session, with its overall index falling by 20 points. Although the index declined, a majority of the traded companies saw their share prices increase.
Of the 216 companies traded, prices rose for 97, fell for 86, and remained unchanged for 33.
Turnover also declined at the CSE. The day’s total transaction amounted to Tk 6.48 crore, down from Tk 9.82 crore the previous day.
Shamarita Hospital Limited emerged as the top gainer on the CSE with a 10% rise. The company's share price increased by Tk 7 in a single day.
Meanwhile, Zahinttex Industries Limited was the worst performer, losing 9.62%. Its share price dropped from Tk 5.20 to Tk 4.70 by the end of trading.