The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Sunday witnessed the highest turnover in 12 months, as transactions crossed Tk 1440 crore on the first trading day of the week.
Just four days ago, on September 3, the DSE recorded Tk 1,397 crore in transactions, the highest in a year at that time.
Sunday鈥檚 turnover surpassed that mark, setting a fresh record.
Alongside higher turnover, indices and share prices of most companies also gained.
The DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, advanced by 21 points. The Shariah-based DSES remained almost flat, while the DS30, comprising blue-chip stocks, added 5 points.
Out of 400 issues traded, prices increased for 248, declined for 127, and remained unchanged for 25.
In all three categories鈥擜, B and Z鈥攎ost shares closed higher. Among the 222 A-category companies traded, prices rose for 146, fell for 72, and stayed flat for 4.
The DSE block market saw transactions worth Tk 31 crore across 40 companies. Khan Brothers accounted for the highest, selling shares worth Tk 11 crore.
Rupali Life Insurance topped the gainers鈥� list with over 9 percent rise, while Trust Islami Life Insurance fell the most, shedding 8 percent.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher, with the CASPI rising by 22 points.
Of the 255 issues traded, 143 advanced, 86 declined and 26 remained unchanged.
The port city bourse saw transactions worth Tk 18 crore, up from Tk 12 crore in the previous session.
On the CSE, The Dacca Dyeing and Mfg Co Ltd surged 10 per cent to lead the top gainers, while New Line Clothing Limited dropped 8 per cent to end at the bottom of the losers鈥� list.
