Price Fall in Large-Cap Stocks Drags Market Down

Country's both bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) - today plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities. DSEX, the broad index of the DSE, declined by 18.95 points to settle at 4967.94 points. Turnover stood at Taka 4,197.88 million marking a decrease of 13.53% compared to the last trading day.

Market capitalization reached Taka 6,909.16 billion, increasing 0.13% today. VAMLBDMF1 was the day's top gainer and was trailed by CENTRALPHL and SIMTEX. Meanwhile, the turnover chart was topped by ANWARGALV while MONOSPOOL ASIATICLAB also had considerable turnover. The port city bourse, CSE, also witnessed a profit-taking session. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 37.18 points and 70.12 points, respectively.