Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN): Stocks closed higher Monday for the third consecutive session on the bourses with turnover value improved slightly as investors went for buying amid optimism.

The General Index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DGEN) ended at 4,197.43, gaining 26.02 points or 0.62 per cent.

The newly introduced DSE Board Index (DSEX) gained 34.56 points or 0.85 per cent to close at 4,090.47. The DSE-30 Index (DS30) closed 1,473.01 points, after gaining 12.70 points or 0.87 per cent.

The turnover of the premier bourse — DSE stood at Tk 2.31 billion, a 9.47 per cent higher compared to Tk 2.11 billion in the previous session.

Of the 268 issues traded on the premier bourse, 185 advanced, 58 declined and 25 remained unchanged.

United Airways topped the turnover chart with shares worth BDT 199.42 million changing hands.

Delta Spinners was the day’s highest gainer posting a rise of 9.30 per cent while First Phoenix Finance Mutual Fund was the worst loser, plunging by 10 per cent.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher with the Selective Categories Index of the CSE gained 61.55 points to close at 8,148.11 points.

Gainers beat losers 113 to 45 with 26 issues remaining unchanged on the port city bourse with Tk 229.44 million in turnover.

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