Written by The Banking Post
Equities on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose in morning trade today, reversing losses of the previous session.
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, increased 26.89 points, or 0.49 percent, to 5,495.24 by 11:48 am, according to DSE data.
The mood was positive across the board: the Shariah-compliant DSES inched up 0.64 percent to 1,193.05, while the blue-chip DS30 went up 0.79 percent to 2,146.
Turnover, an indicator of investor activity, reached Tk 305.15 crore at the time.
Market breadth was positive, with 199 issues advancing against 111 declining, and 83 holding steady.
Among the notable moves, Rupali Bank shot up 9.95 percent to top the gainers’ list, while Prime Finance & Investment slid 7.14 percent, posting the worst fall of the session so far.
