Written by The Banking Post
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) indices closed higher for the second straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in blue-chip stocks and improved turnover.
Market Overview
- DSEX: Gained 28.73 points (+0.59%) to settle at 4,894.06
- DS30 (blue-chip index): Rose 18.31 points (+1.01%) to 1,836.11
- DSES (Shariah index): Dipped slightly by 0.03% to 1,065.39
Turnover and Trading Activity
Turnover increased to Tk 506.18 crore, compared to Tk 479.52 crore in the previous session. A total of 159,410 trades were executed, with Tk 16.78 crore in block transactions across 33 scrips.
Market Breadth
- Gainers: 154
- Losers: 181
- Unchanged: 62
By Category:
- A-category: 93 advanced, 103 declined, 21 unchanged
- B-category: 32 gained, 39 declined
- N-category: No activity
Sectoral Performance
- Mutual Funds: 22 gained, 5 declined
- Corporate Bonds: 2 issues declined
- Government Securities: 1 issue declined
Top Movers
- Biggest gainer: Rupali Bank (+9%)
- Worst performer: Islamic Finance & Investment (-9%)
The session’s upbeat tone suggests renewed investor interest despite mixed performance across broader market segments.
