DHAKA, Nov 13, 2024 (BSS) - After witnessing a downward trend in the last 
session today, the premier bourse of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange 
(DSE)-- rebounded as investors remained active on sector-wise issues.

DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 17.65 points to settle at 5,316. 
The blue-chip index DS30, a group of 30 prominent companies, saw a 2.10-point 
increase to 1972.20 while the DSES Index, which represents Shariah-based 
companies, saw a 1.95-point increase to 1,184.95 till the end.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Taka 4.80 billion, down 
16.90 per cent from the previous trading day.

The majority of the stocks saw a price decrease, as out of the 394 issues 
traded, 152 closed higher, 175 ended lower and 67 remained unchanged on the 
DSE trading floor.

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC was the most-traded stock with shares worth Taka 
241.40 million changing hands, followed by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, 
Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Limited, MJL Bangladesh PLC and Islami 
Bank Bangladesh PLC.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended down with its All Share Price Index 
(CASPI) decreasing by 26.82 points to settle at 14,781 and the Selective 
Categories Index (CSCX) losing 11.60 points to settle at 9,002.

The port city bourse traded 1.88 million shares and mutual fund units with a 
turnover volume of Taka 43.64 million.