DHAKA, Feb 10, 2025 (BSS) - Stock markets today closed the session of the 
week with an upward trend since investors showing buying interest in trendy 
issues with quick gain potential.

But, cautious investors also remained observant of the market's momentum 
surrounding the declaration of monetary policy for the second half of the 
fiscal year 2024-25. 

The central bank today announced its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the 
second half of the fiscal 2024-25 adopting a 'tight' stance to contain 
inflation.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased 8.40 points to 
settle at 5,174.28. The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading 
companies, increased by 0.39 points to 1,912.23, while the DSES Index, 
representing Shariah-compliant companies, increased by 5.66 points to 
1,149.20 by the close.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Taka 4.21 billion, up 
12.44 per cent from the previous trading day.

The majority of the stocks saw a price increased, as out of the 401 issues 
traded, 166 closed higher, 165 ended lower, and 70 remained unchanged on the 
DSE trading floor.

Beach Hatchery was the most traded stock with shares worth Taka 98.61 million 
changing hands, followed by Bangladesh Thai Aluminium, Khan Brothers PP Woven 
Bag Industries, Eastern Housing and Orion Infusion.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended up with its All Share Price Index 
(CASPI) increasing two points to settle at 14476 and the Selective Categories 
Index (CSCX) increasing 1.60 points to settle at 8781.

The port city bourse traded 1.72 million shares and mutual fund units with a 
turnover volume of Taka 36.60 million.