The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with its major index posting gains amid a broad rise in share prices.
Of the companies traded on the day, 181 advanced, while 151 declined and 56 remained unchanged, according to data from the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
The benchmark DSEX index gained 8.31 points to settle at 5,445 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) rose 1.71 points to 1,055, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 1.96 points to close at 2,059.
Trading activity also increased during the session. Shares and units worth Tk757.66 crore changed hands on the DSE, compared with Tk658.50 crore in the previous trading session.
A total of 388 companies participated in Wednesday’s trading, with the number of advancing issues exceeding declining ones, contributing to the market’s positive performance.
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