The second trading day of the week closed with a mixed outcome for Bangladesh’s capital markets. While the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded a notable increase in turnover and an upward movement in its main index, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a decline in trade volume, though its index also posted a modest gain.

According to data provided by both stock exchanges, the benchmark index of the DSE, the DSEX, gained eight points to settle at 4,964 by the end of Monday’s session. Among the other two indices on the DSE, the Shariah Index (DSES) declined by one point to close at 1,098, while the blue-chip index (DS30) increased by 10 points, reaching 1,844.

Trading activity on the DSE improved significantly, with a total transaction volume of BDT 584.02 crore in shares and mutual fund units, marking an increase of BDT 185 crore from the previous trading day. On Sunday, the turnover stood at BDT 399.33 crore.

Throughout Monday’s session, shares and units from 400 companies and mutual funds were traded on the DSE. Of these, prices rose for 173 securities, declined for 169, and remained unchanged for 58.

In contrast, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a slight increase in its main index, the CASPI, which rose by 58 points to reach 13,864. However, turnover on the CSE fell to BDT 6 crore, down by BDT 39 lakh from the BDT 6.39 crore traded on Sunday.

A total of 195 companies saw trading activity on the CSE. Among them, share prices increased for 106 companies, declined for 60, and remained unchanged for 29.

Despite the divergence in turnover trends between the two markets, the general sentiment among investors appeared moderately positive, as both exchanges showed gains in their main indices. This outcome reflects the continued cautious optimism prevailing in the country’s equity markets amid economic uncertainties and shifting investor behavior.