Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded on Monday after an early slump, with key indices closing higher, although prices of most listed companies ended the session lower.

The benchmark DSEX index gained 8 points by the end of trading. The Shariah-based DSES advanced 4 points, while the blue-chip DS30 rose by 2 points.

Despite the index gains, market breadth remained negative. Of the traded issues, prices fell for 189 companies, rose for 116, while 85 issues remained unchanged.

The turnover declined further, with total transactions amounting to Tk 492 crore, down from Tk 526 crore in the previous session.

In the block market, shares of 23 companies worth Tk 20 crore were traded. Fine Foods Limited topped the list with bl...