On the second trading day (Monday) of the week, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets saw an increase in indices.

While turnover in Chattogram rose, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) turnover surpassed Tk 500 crore once again.

On the day, the DSE’s main index, DSEX, gained 10 points over the day’s trading. The Shariah-based DSES rose by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS-30 advanced by 5 points.

The total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 544 crore, up from Tk 487 crore the previous day.

Among the 398 companies that traded on the DSE, prices increased for 173, declined for 154, and remained unchanged for 71.

Although most company shares saw a rise in value, within the ‘A’ category, 75 companies recorded price increases, whereas 95 experienced a decline.

Among the 37 mutual funds that traded, the majority saw no change in price. Five funds experienced price gains, while 13 saw price declines, with 19 remaining unchanged.

Dhaka stock market rises in first hour, Chattogram falls

In the block market, 40 lakh shares of 23 companies were traded for a total value of Tk 15.70 crore. Beach Hatchery Limited recorded the highest transaction, selling shares worth Tk 3.74 crore.

Kattali Textile Limited topped the daily gainers' list on the DSE with a 9.84% price increase, while Meghna Cement Mills PLC saw the steepest decline, with its share price falling by 3.80%.

Chattogram Sees Growth

On Monday, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a rise, with its overall index gaining 56 points. Out of 208 companies that traded, 109 saw price increases, 71 recorded declines, and 28 remained unchanged.

The total turnover on the CSE amounted to Tk 31 crore, significantly higher than the Tk 10 crore traded the previous day.

Among the traded companies, Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited emerged as the top gainer, witnessing a 9.89% price surge.

Meanwhile, Runner Automobiles PLC saw the highest decline, with its price dropping by 7.77%.