DHAKA, Jan 7, 2021 (BSS) – Country’s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed week in
downbeat as investors mostly followed cautious stance and booked quick gain.
The broad index, DSEX settled at 5,621.77 points on Thursday, the last working day of the week, with a loss of 18.43 points or 0.33 percent.
Besides, two selective indices, Blue Chip index, DSE30 and Shariah index, DSES went down 23.97 points and 15.28 points to settle at 2,048.07 points and 1,265.94 points respectively.
DSE’s turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Taka 17.08 billion from Taka 15.77 billion in the previous session.
Losers took lead over gainers as out of 362 issues traded, 181 securities gained price while 121 declined and 60 remained unchanged.
The top 10 gainers were FARCHEM, MIDASFIN, AOL, Robi, ITC, NHFIL, AFCAGRO, SALVOCHEM, OAL and Premieerlea.
The top ten losers are Shyampsug, Sonali Ansh, Beximco Pharma, SP Ceramic, Olympic, Paramount, CNATEX, KPCL, Fortune and LHBL.
On the other hand, port city bourse, Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also finished the week in green.
Selective categories index, CSCX and all shares price index, CASPI declined by 32.03 points and 55.78 points to stand at 9,859.78 points and 16,348.98 points respectively.