The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registered gains to open up the week's trading Sunday with substantial increase in turnover. The DSE General Index (DGEN), the benchmark index, rose 21 points or 0.75 percent to close at 2,824 points on Sunday from 2,803 points at close on Thursday, while the All Shares Price Index (DSI) gained 6 points or 0.27 percent to close at 2,404 points. However, the DSE-20 index of selective shares declined about 2 points or 0.06 percent to close at 2,407 points. Of the total 219 issues traded on the day, 106 gained, 103 incurred loss and 10 remained unchanged. The total turnover increased substantially to Tk 3.04 billion on Sunday from Tk 2.37 billion on Thursday. The day's turnover leaders in terms of value were Titas Gas, BEXIMCO, ACI, ICB 2nd NRB, GRAMEENS2, S. Alam CRST, Beximco Pharma, Lankabangla Finance, Pragati Insurance and AB Bank..