DHAKA – The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a positive trend for the second consecutive day, as the benchmark index, DSEX, gained 10.69 points (0.19%) to close at 5,631.61. The Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 also recorded slight increases.

The article highlights a rise in investor activity, with the total trading turnover climbing to Tk 1,397.56 crore, up from Tk 1,278.06 crore in the previous session. While the market breadth was mixed, with more declining issues than gainers, some segments performed well. A-category stocks had more winners, and mutual funds, in particular, saw 28 gainers.

The day’s top-performing stock was Intech, which surged by 9%, while HR Textile was the worst performer, declining by 10%.

Source: This rewritten article is based on reporting from The Daily Star.