Dhaka, Ctg stocks maintain gaining streak

Country's both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism.

DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 4.49 points to settle at 6,223.03, reports BSS.

The DSE 30 Index, comprising blue chips, and the DSE Shariah Index (DSES) also gained 4.96 points to finish at 2,108.32 and 1.92 points closing at 1,353.21.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, increased to Tk 3886.92 million on the country's premier bourse which was Tk 3029.50 million.

Out of 309 issues traded, 68 closed green, 71 in the red and 170 remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor.

SAMATALETH was the day's best performer, posting a gain of 17.52 per cent while PDL was the worst loser, losing 8.53 percent.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended higher with the Selective Categories Index - CSCX gaining 34.19 points to close at 11,051.

Of the issues traded, 51 advanced, 29 declined and 103 remained unchanged on the CSE.