Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Stocks ended on a positive note on Sunday, as opportunistic investors opted to capitalize on favourable earning calls and take positions in sector-specific scrips with quick gain potential.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased by 13.25 points to settle at 5,126.15.

The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, increased by 4.49 points to 1,908.34, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, increased by 1.57 points to 1,135.55 by the close.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Tk 3.56 billion, down 8.60 per cent from the previous trading day.

The majority of the stocks saw a price increase, as out of the 394 issues traded, 187 closed higher, 155 ...