Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange, or DSE, has ended higher, gaining nearly 12 points after a day of decline.

The benchmark index stood at 5,189.62 points in the previous session.

On the last trading day of the week, Thursday, both the index and turnover increased, driven by gains in the textile, pharmaceutical, and banking sectors.

Investors in these three sectors also led in capital gains.

With most company shares closing positive, investors in the engineering, energy and chemicals, telecom, and IT sectors also saw capital gains.

MARKET MOVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

The index peaked at 5,211 points at 11am before facing periodic corrections due to selling pressure.

Eventually, the session ended at 5,201 points.

Turnover ...