DSE returns to red

The premier bourse returned to the red Thursday after a marginal fall in indices and turnover value as well after a continuous rise observed in last three consecutive sessions. At the end of the session, DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 7.56 points or 0.16 per cent to close at 4519.85. The two other indices also ended lower. The DS30 index, comprising blue chips, lost 3.45 points or 0.19 per cent to 1742.62. The DSE Shariah Index (DSES), shed 2.51 points or 0.22 per cent to stand at 1101.66 points. Turnover, the crucial indicator of the market, came down below Tk4.06 billion-mark which was 9.0 per cent lower than the value observed in previous trading session. Among 312 issues traded, 147 advanced, 121 declined and the remaining 44 remained unchanged. United Airways topped the chart of turnover leaders with a value of Tk172 million followed by IFAD Autos, BSRM, BEXIMCO and KPCL. Hakkani Pulp was the number one gainer, whereas the Samata Leather Complex was the day’s worst loser.