Stocks slip, DSE turnover hits 45-day low

Business Report :

The major index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) slipped on Tuesday while the daily turnover fell below Tk400 crore for the first time in the last 45-day.

On the day, the DSEX fell by 0.67% to close at 5,586, hitting a 37-day low, while the blue-chip index DS30 dropped 14 points to settle at 2,039.

The turnover value stood at Tk389 crore, lowering 23% from the previous day.
On 24 July, the DSE recorded the lowest turnover at Tk159 crore this year.

During the session, 105 issues advanced, while 244 declined and 48 remained unchanged.
Islami Bank topped the turnover list, followed by Grameenphone, IBN Sina Pharma and SIBL.