Prime DSE index tops 2200 points

The benchmark DGEN or general index on the Dhaka Stock Exchange Tuesday topped the 2200 mark in the midday trade, triggered by a buying rush in the shares of bank and power companies. The DGEN added 100 points after 10 trading days to reach to the all-time high. On June 25, the DGEN touched 2128.92 points after it recorded 2003.58 points on May 31. The DGEN added 14.45 points or 0.65 percent to reach at 2212.10 points until 12.24 pm. The DSI or all-share price index increased 14.45 points or 0.65 percent to 1815.13. Of the issues traded, 102 gained, 67 fell and 14 held steady. Turnover until the hour reached at Tk 872.40 million.