Dhaka, June 29 (V7N) - Both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets commenced the week on Sunday with positive momentum, exhibiting gains in their key indices and an increase in the majority of share prices. However, Chattogram's upward trend was accompanied by a notable decline in turnover.

At the close of trading, the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) primary index, DSEX, advanced by 6 points. The Shariah-based DSES index also saw a gain of 2 points. Conversely, the DS30 index, which tracks the performance of blue-chip companies, experienced a slight dip of 3 points. Among the 394 companies traded on the DSE, 186 saw their share prices rise, 148 declined, and 60 remained unchanged. A positive sign was the increase in share prices across all three categories (A, B, and Z), particularly within the 'A' category, which typically comprises companies known for consistent dividend payments. Of the 217 'A' category firms, 101 advanced, 87 declined, and 29 remained unchanged. The DSE's block market also contributed with transactions valued at Tk 28 crore, involving 37 companies, with Lovello leading the segment. Overall, the DSE's total turnover slightly increased to Tk 494 crore from Tk 478 crore in the preceding session. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited emerged as the top gainer on the DSE, with its share price surging by 9.82 percent, while Aman Cotton Fibrous Limited was the worst performer, experiencing a 5 percent loss.

Similarly, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) also registered an upward trend in its key index, which climbed by 79 points. Out of the 232 companies traded on the CSE, 128 witnessed an increase in share prices, 73 declined, and 31 remained unchanged. Despite the positive movement in its index and the prevalence of rising share prices, the CSE observed a decrease in turnover, dropping to Tk 35 crore from Tk 60 crore in the previous session. Singer Bangladesh led the CSE gainers with a 9.94 percent rise, while Regent Textile Mills was the worst performer, shedding 10 percent.

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