DHAKA, May 16, 2023 (BSS) - After witnessing a downward trend in the three 
sessions, stocks today rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges 
as investors remained active on sector-wise issues. 

After witnessing volatility, DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock 
Exchange (DSE), went up by 17.11 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 
6,277.21.

Two other indices also ended higher with the DSE 30 Index, comprising blue 
chips, rose 7.54 points to finish at 2,193.37 and the DSE Shariah Index 
(DSES) advanced 2.34 points to close at 1,368.52. 

Daily trade turnover increased to Taka 7442.95 million which was Taka 6539.96 
million at the previous session of the week.

Gainers took a strong lead over the losers, as out of 349 issues traded, 96 
advanced, 67 declined and 186 issues remained unchanged on the DSE trading 
floor. 

INTRCO dominated the turnover chart followed by GEMINISEA, BSC, SEAPEARL and 
PTL. 

Meghna Insurance was the day's top gainer, rising 10 per cent, while BRAC 
Bank was the worst loser, shedding 7.01 per cent. 

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also rebounded with the CSE All Share 
Price Index - CASPI- gaining 45.85 points to settle at 18481.47 and the 
Selective Categories Index - CSCX- rising 26.32 points to close at 11,063.85.

Of the issues traded, 41 declined, 69 advanced and 87issues remained 
unchanged on the CSE trading floor. 

The port city's bourse traded 58.04 lakh shares and mutual fund units with 
turnover value of Taka 19.84 crore.