Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- Stocks posted a modest gain on Monday riding on the news of finance minister's meeting with the stakeholders to find out ways to boost the capital market.
DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, went up by 17.49 points or 0.35 per cent to settle at 4,959 over the previous day.
Market analysts said Finance Minister's meeting with the capital market stakeholders propelled optimistic investors to take position on lucrative large-cap issues.
Five large-cap companies - BATBC, Grameenphone, BRAC Bank, ICB and Renata-jointly added 29 points on Monday.
A leading broker said many good stocks have become lucrative following recent sharp correction which also encouraged some investors to take position.
He, howev...