Country's both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), on Tuesday also witnessed an upwardtrend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-capissues amid optimism.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 8.56 points or 0.14 per cent to settle at 6,273.71. The DSE 30 Index, comprising blue chips, and the DSE Shariah Index (DSES) also gained 1.81 point to finish at 2,138.25 and 3.57 points closing at 1,362.32.
Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, increased to Taka 5,722.15 million on the country's premier bourse which was Taka 4,760.77 million at the previous session of the week.
Out of 316 issues traded, 78 closed green, 67 in the red and 171 remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor.