Dhaka, Aug 22 (V7N): The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a reversal in its five-day losing streak, driven by a rebound in banking stocks, despite a significant drop in stock prices.

In today's trading session, the DSEX, the primary index of the DSE, rose by 92 points to reach 5,699, while the blue-chip DS30 climbed 42 points to end at 2,090.

Out of the traded shares, 151 increased in value, 210 decreased, and 33 remained unchanged.

Investor activity led to a 45% rise in turnover value, reaching Tk778 crore. Grameenphone was the top-traded stock with a turnover of Tk84 crore, followed by BRAC Bank and Olympic Industries.

 

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