Dhaka bourse closes with moderate loss


FE Online Report | Published: September 23, 2018 16:28:43 | Updated: September 25, 2018 11:28:27


Dhaka bourse closes with moderate loss

The Dhaka bourse on Sunday closed with a moderate loss following correction witnessed by major sectors.

Of the major sectors, bank, financial institutions and fuel & power witnessed and left a negative impact on index and turnover value.

At the end of the session, the DSE broad index DSEX closed at 5415.24 points with a loss of 0.94 per cent or 51.80 points.

The shariah based index DSES declined 0.42 per cent or 5.35 points to close at 1250.15 points.

The DS30 comprising blue chip securities went down by 0.19 per cent or 3.77 points to close at 1897.22 points.

Of total issues traded, 59 advanced, 252 declined and 20 were unchanged.

The turnover value stood at above Tk 7.42 billion which was 10.14 per cent less than the turnover of the previous session.

Khulna Power Company topped the turnover chart with a value of Tk 706 million followed by United Power Generation and Distribution Company Tk 563 million, IFAD Autos Tk 336 million, Active Fine Chemicals Tk 288 million and BBS Cables Tk 256 million.

National Tubes was the number one gainer with a rise of 8.90 per cent to close at Tk 119.80 per share.

Evince Textiles was the worst loser after declining 30.66 per cent to close at Tk 10.40 per share.


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